Pokemon GO is bringing back Arlo with his powerful Shadow Monsters this August 2023. The infamous antagonists, Team GO Rocket, are composed of several grunts, leaders, and a main boss. Arlo is one of the three powerful leaders and poses a significant threat to players.
Team GO Rocket’s leader Arlo is a highly unpredictable foe in Pokemon GO. But first, one must locate him, which requires defeating several grunts and obtaining 6 Mystery Components. Combining these components creates a Rocket Radar, guiding players to the leader’s location. The battle with Arlo consists of three phases, each featuring a different set of Pokemon, and this guide explores powerful counters against them.
How to Beat Arlo in Pokemon GO
Arlo poses a significant threat to Pokemon GO trainers due to his unpredictable and surprising roster. The battle comprises three phases, where the first phase is specific, with the latter having high unpredictability. Players must select proper counters since the Team GO Rocket leader has a powerful Pokemon roster. To defeat him, understanding his lineup meta and strategizing is crucial.
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Second Phase |
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Third Phase |
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Arlo’s First Phase Counters
Arlo’s go-to Pokemon in the first phase is Shadow Aipom, making it the most straightforward phase compared to the rest.
Shadow Aipom
Type: Normal
Weakness: Fighting-type
Resistance: Ghost-type
Shadow Aipom Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
Breloom | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
Ordinary Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Close Combat |
Buzzwole | Counter | Superpower |
Arlo’s Second Phase Counters
In the second phase, Arlo comes with an unpredictable roster. He has three choices: Shadow Alakazam, Shadow Mismagius, or Shadow Sharpedo. Arlo can choose any Pokemon from these three choices. It is one of the most challenging phases in the battle, requiring thorough preparation before engaging.
Shadow Alakazam
Type: Psychic
Weakness: Ghost, Dark, and Bug-type
Resistance: Fighting and Psychic-type
Shadow Alakazam Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Hydreigon | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Tyranitar | Counter | Aura Sphere |
Darkrai | Snarl | Shadow Ball |
Origin Giratina | Shadow Claw | Shadow Force |
Confined Hoopa | Astonish | Shadow Ball |
Chandelure | Hex | Poltergeist |
Gholdengo | Hex | Shadow Ball |
Volcarona | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz |
Shadow Mismagius
Type: Ghost
Weakness: Dark and Ghost-type
Resistance: Normal, Fighting, Bug, and Poison-type
Shadow Mismagius Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball |
Hydreigon | Bite | Brutal Swing |
Darkrai | Feint Attack | Dark Pulse |
Tyranitar | Bite | Brutal Swing |
Attack Deoxys | Zen Headbutt | Dark Pulse |
Origin Giratina | Shadow Claw | Shadow Force |
Sharpedo | Bite | Crunch |
Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball |
Shadow Sharpedo
Type: Water and Dark
Weakness: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type
Resistance: Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, and Water-type
Shadow Sharpedo Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade |
Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge |
Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Ordinary Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt |
Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Focus Blast |
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Solar Beam |
Arlo’s Third Phase Counters
In the third phase, players face another significant challenge against Arlo. His strategy is similar to the second phase, allowing him to choose one from the three of his Shadow Pokemon: Shadow Snorlax, Shadow Scizor, and Shadow Magnezone. Trainers must properly understand these monsters’ meta and carefully select counters.
Shadow Snorlax
Type: Normal
Weakness: Fighting-type
Resistance: Ghost-type
Shadow Snorlax Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
Galarian Zapdos | Counter | Close Combat |
Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast |
Machamp | Karate Chop | Dynamic Punch |
Breloom | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
Shadow Scizor
Type: Bug and Steel
Weakness: Fire-type
Resistance: Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Steel, and Psychic-type
Shadow Scizor Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Blaziken | Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
Entei | Fire Fang | Flamethrower |
Charizard | Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
Infernape | Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
Delphox | Fire Spin | Mystical Fire |
Flareon | Fire Spin | Flamethrower |
Heatran | Fire Spin | Flamethrower |
Chandelure | Incinerate | Flame Charge |
Shadow Magnezone
Type: Electric and Steel
Weakness: Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type
Resistance: Flying, Poison, Steel, Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, and Rock-type
Shadow Magnezone Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Drill Run |
Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower |
Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power |
Incarnate Landorus | Mud Shot | Earth Power |
Golurk | Mud-Slap | Earth Power |
Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
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