One of the more popular elements to Pokemon GO is the inclusion of Team GO Rocket enemies who appear at PokeStops as well as hot air balloons. While the grunts may not be much of a challenge, creating a Rocket Radar gives players the opportunity to go up against stronger opponents in the form of Cliff, Arlo, and Sierra. For a limited time during specific events, players can also equip a Super Rocket Radar and face off against Giovanni himself.

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After a brief period of time away, Giovanni is making his villainous return to Pokemon GO in the month of May. Naturally, his team has changed since the last time players fought him, so here is what players should expect as well as which Pokemon to bring to score a victory.

Giovanni’s First Pokemon

Unsurprisingly, Giovanni leads off the battle with his signature Pokemon, Persian. As expected, Persian is a normal type Pokemon, meaning it has no strengths, but is weak to Fighting type Pokemon. Players should be prepared for Normal, Dark, Rock, and Fairy moves as well.

As such, players will want to take certain fighting type Pokemon into battle with them. The best options (though not the only possible ones) are as follows:

Lucario with Counter fast attack and Aura Sphere or Power-Up Punch for the Charged Attack. Conkeldurr with Counter fast attack and Dynamic Punch for the Charged Attack. Machamp with Counter fast attack and Cross Chop or Dynamic Punch for the Charged Attack. Rhyperior with Mudslap fast attack andStone Edge for the Charged Attack. Tyranitar with Smack Down fast attack and Crunch for the Charged Attack. Hariyama with Counter fast attack and Dynamic Punch for the Charged Attack.

Giovanni’s Second Pokemon

The second Pokemon Giovanni uses is any one of three options. For May 2022, players could see either Honchkrow, Gyarados, or Rhyperior. Here’s how to deal with all three.

Honchkrow

As a Dark and Flying type Pokemon, Honchkrow is weak to Rock, Electric, Ice & Fairy-type moves.

Darmanitan with Ice Fang fast attack and Avalanche for the Charged Attack. Thundurus with Thunder Shock fast attack and Thunderbolt for the Charged Attack. Zacian with Quick Attack fast attack and Play Rough for the Charged Attack. Zekrom with Charge Beam fast attack and Wild Charge for the Charged Attack. Rampardos with Smack Down fast attack andRock Slide for the Charged Attack. Deoxys with Poison Jab fast attack and Zap Cannon for the Charged Attack.

Gyarados

Another dual type is Gyarados who comes with Flying and Water. The best options to go with are Pokemon with Electric and Rock-type moves.

Thundurus with Thunder Shock fast attack and Thunderbolt for the Charged Attack. Deoxys with Poison Jab fast attack and Zap Cannon for the Charged Attack. Electivire with Thunder Shock fast attack and Wild Charge for the Charged Attack. Zekrom with Charge Beam fast attack and Wild Charge for the Charged Attack. Raikou with Volt Switch fast attack and Wild Charge for the Charged Attack.

Rhyperior

The Ground/Rock Type Pokemon Rhyperior is particularly weak to Water and Grass type moves.

Swampert with Mud Shot fast attack and Hydro Cannon for the Charged Attack. Empoleon with Waterfall fast attack and Hydro Cannon for the Charged Attack. Torterra with Razor Leaf fast attack and Frenzy Plant for the Charged Attack. Roserade with Razor Leaf fast attack and Solar Beam for the Charged Attack. Kyogre with Waterfall fast attack and Surf for the Charged Attack. Zarude with Vine Whip fast attack and Power Whip for the Charged Attack.

Giovanni’s Third Pokemon

The final Pokemon typically relates to the event currently going on in Pokemon GO at that moment, so for May 2022, it’s Latias. This is a Psychic and Dragon type, so players will have plenty of options to pick from in taking it down. Make sure to select Pokemon with Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice-Type moves for the best chance.

Gengar with Shadow Claw fast attack and Shadow Ball for the Charged Attack. Dialga with Dragon Breath fast attack and Draco Meteor for the Charged Attack. Garchomp with Dragon Tail fast attack and Outrage for the Charged Attack. Scizor with Fury Cutter fast attack and X-Scissor for the Charged Attack. Steelix with Dragon Tail fast attack and Crunch for the Charged Attack.

If the player is able to get through this gauntlet of Pokemon, their reward will be to capture Shadow Latias.

Pokemon GO is available now on mobile devices.

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