Defeating Arlo in Pokémon GO requires strategy and knowledge of his team of Shadow Pokémon . The Team GO Rocket brings a powerful and unpredictable roster, divided into three battle phases. To overcome him, it's essential to choose the best counters for each of his potential Pokémon.
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Facing Arlo: what you need to know
Before challenging Arlo, you need to find him in the game. To do this, you need a Rocket Radar , obtained by collecting six Mystery Components Team GO Rocket Grunts .
After locating it, the challenge unfolds in three phases, each featuring a different Pokémon. The first will always be the same, while the following two can vary between three options, making the battle more unpredictable.
Phase 1: Shadow Alolan Grimer
Arlo's first Pokémon will always be a Shadow Alolan Grimer , of the Poison and Dark Ghost, Dark, Grass, Poison, and Psychic attacks Ground -type moves .
Best Counters
- Therian Forme Landorus – Mud Shot (Fast) and Sandsear Storm (Charged)
- Groudon – Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
- Excadrill – Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
- Garchomp – Mud Shot and Earth Power
- Primal Groudon (dark and mega versions are also great options)
Phase 2: Shadow Slowbro, Shadow Dugtrio or Shadow Gyarados
Here, Arlo can choose one of three Shadow-type Pokémon. The strategy will depend on the opponent he brings.
Shadow Slowbro (Water and Psychic)
Weaknesses: Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass.
Best counters:
- Zekrom – Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
- Mega Gengar – Lick and Shadow Ball
- Mega Tyranitar – Bite and Brutal Swing
- Kartana – Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
Shadow Dugtrio (Earth)
Weaknesses: Grass, Ice, and Water.
Best counters:
- Kyogre – Waterfall and Origin Pulse
- Mega Swampert – Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
- Primal Kyogre – Waterfall and Origin Pulse
- Kartana – Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
Shadow Gyarados (Water and Flying)
Weaknesses: Electric and Rock.
Best counters:
- Zekrom – Charge Beam and Wild Charge
- Shadow Raikou – Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
- Mega Manectric – Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
- Shadow Electivire – Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Phase 3: Shadow Alolan Muk, Shadow Scizor or Shadow Metagross
In the final stage, Arlo can choose one of three Shadow Pokémon . Each one requires a different approach.
Shadow Alolan Muk (Poisonous and Dark)
Weaknesses: Ground.
Best counters:
- Groudon – Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
- Primal Groudon – Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
- Excadrill – Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
- Shadow Rhyperior – Mud-Slap and Earthquake
Shadow Scizor (Insect and Steel)
Weaknesses: Fire.
Best counters:
- Reshiram – Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
- Mega Charizard Y – Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Mega Blaziken – Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Shadow Moltres – Fire Spin and Overheat
Shadow Metagross (Steel and Psychic)
Weaknesses: Fire, Ghost, Dark, and Ground
. Best counters:
- Mega Gengar – Lick and Shadow Ball
- Mega Charizard X – Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Primal Groudon – Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
- Shadow Hydreigon – Bite and Brutal Swing
Defeating Arlo in Pokémon GO requires planning and the right counters . Since he can switch his Pokémon in the second and third phases, it's important to have a versatile team and cover all possible weaknesses. Shadow have increased damage, making the battle challenging. Therefore, investing in fast charged moves and Pokémon with high resistance can be the key to victory.