The Pokemon GO Team GO Rocket leader, Sierra, appears as a solid opponent this August 2023. There are several Grunts present in the game, but Team GO Rocket leaders and the main boss Giovanni present a formidable challenge. Players must defeat numerous grunts and collect six Mysterious Components to form a Rocket Radar. One can then track down and battle the Team GO Rocket leaders.
Pokemon GO players must prepare thoroughly before engaging with Team GO Rocket leaders, especially when battling Sierra. Understanding her battle roster and devising a solid strategy is essential since she has an unpredictable lineup. Defeating Sierra offers multiple rewards and allows players to rescue a Shadow Pokemon as a new Pokedex addition. Here's everything one should know before taking on Sierra.
How to Beat Sierra in Pokemon GO
The battle with Sierra consists of three phases, each varying in battle prowess. While the lineup in the second and third phases is unpredictable, the first phase's opponent remains consistent. Pokemon GO players are left guessing during the latter phases, as Sierra has several options. One must study her battle roster's meta to defeat Sierra and identify their weaknesses.
Phases | Pokemon |
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Second Phase |
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Third Phase |
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Sierra’s First Phase Counters
Sierra's first phase features a Shadow Geodude. It is the only predictable phase for Pokemon GO players to prepare a suitable counter.
Shadow Geodude
Type: Ground and Rock
Weakness: Fighting, Ice, Ground, Grass, Water, and Steel-type
Resistance: Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, and Rock-type
Shadow Geodude Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip |
Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade |
Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Blizzard |
Swampert | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
Kingler | Bubble | Crab hammer |
Tsareena | Magical Leaf | Grass Knot |
Tangrowth | Vine Whip | Power Whip |
Feraligatr | Water Gun | Water Gun |
Sierra’s Second Phase Counters
During Sierra's second phase, the Team GO Rocket leader has three options. The opponent might be anyone from Shadow Steelix, Shadow Gardevoir, and Shadow Sableye. This diverse Pokemon GO roster makes the battle extremely challenging, but choosing counters that work well in most situations can lead to victory.
Shadow Steelix
Type: Steel and Ground
Weakness: Fighting, Fire, Water, and Ground-type
Resistance: Poison, Electric, Rock, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, and Steel-type
Shadow Steelix Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Surf |
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare |
Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
Darmanitan | Incinerate | Overheat |
Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast |
Shadow Gardevoir
Type: Psychic and Fairy
Weakness: Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type
Resistance: Dragon, Fighting, and Psychic-type
Shadow Gardevoir Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Gengar | Lick | Sludge Bomb |
Attack Deoxys | Poison Jab | Zap Cannon |
Nihilego | Acid | Sludge Bomb |
Origin Giratina | Shadow Claw | Shadow Force |
Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash |
Roserade | Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb |
Chandelure | Metal Claw | Iron Head |
Confined Hoopa | Astonish | Shadow Ball |
Shadow Sableye
Type: Dark and Ghost
Weakness: Fairy-type
Resistance: Normal, Psychic, Fighting, and Poison-type
Shadow Sableye Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Gardevoir | Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
Xurkitree | Spark | Dazzling Gleam |
Togekiss | Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
Granbull | Charm | Play Rough |
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Zacian | Metal Claw | Play Rough |
Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade |
Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Surf |
Sierra’s Third Phase Counters
The last two phases of the battle with Sierra have even more difficulty, leaving players with a challenging guessing game in Pokemon GO. The most challenging opponents appear in the third phase. Sierra can choose from Shadow Houndoom, Shadow Gyarados, or Shadow Victreebel as her representative in this phase.
Shadow Houndoom
Type: Dark and Fire
Weakness: Rock, Fighting, Ground, and Water-type
Resistance: Psychic, Fire, Dark, Grass, Ghost, Ice, and Steel-type
Shadow Houndoom Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
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Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Original Pulse |
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump |
Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide |
Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Rock Wrecker |
Shadow Gyarados
Type: Water and Flying
Weakness: Electric and Rock-type
Resistance: Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, and Water-type
Shadow Gyarados Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
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Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge |
Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt |
Therian Thundurus | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt |
Electivire | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge |
Zapdos | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt |
Raikou | Volt Switch | Wild Charge |
Magnezone | Charge Beam | Wild Charge |
Tapu Koko | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt |
Shadow Victreebel
Type: Grass and Poison
Weakness: Psychic, Flying, Ice, and Fire-type
Resistance: Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Water-type
Shadow Victreebel Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
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Unbound Hoopa | Confusion | Psychic |
Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike |
Attack Deoxys | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost |
Alakazam | Confusion | Psychic |
Espeon | Confusion | Psychic |
Confined Hoopa | Confusion | Psychic |
Lunala | Confusion | Psychic |
Tapu Lele | Confusion | Future Sight |
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.