Pokemon GO features Giovanni’s Shadow Pokemon, which possess formidable abilities. As the leader of Team GO Rocket, he employs some of the most powerful Shadow Pokemon available. Selecting optimal counters is crucial for overcoming him.
To locate Giovanni in Pokemon GO, you will need a Super Rocket Radar, which can be acquired by finishing Team GO Rocket’s Special Research tasks. Knowledge of his Shadow Pokemon lineup for July 2025 is essential for formulating effective counter strategies. This guide provides comprehensive details on how to conquer Giovanni’s team in Pokemon GO for July 2025.
Pokemon GO – Complete List of Giovanni’s Shadow Pokemon (July 2025)
Pokemon GO sees Giovanni utilizing five Shadow Pokemon in July 2025. He consistently employs the same pokemon for the first and third battles, while the second battle features one of three unique Shadow Pokemon. Below is the entire Shadow Pokemon roster for Giovanni for this month.
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Round |
Pokemon |
|---|---|
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First |
Shadow Persian |
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Second |
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Third |
Shadow Dialga |
Pokemon GO: Top Counter Team for Giovanni (July 2025)
The most effective counters against Giovanni in Pokemon GO during July 2025 include Machamp, Mega Lucario, and Mega Swampert. A majority of Giovanni’s Shadow Pokemon are vulnerable to Fighting-type attacks, making Machamp particularly useful. Mega Swampert is a strong choice against Rhyperior, Nidoking, and Shadow Dialga, with Mega Lucario also being an excellent option against Shadow Dialga in the closing round.
Aside from these counters, other Legendary, Shadow, Mega, or Standard Pokemon can also prove useful against Giovanni’s Shadow team.
Pokemon GO – Complete Counter Guide for Giovanni’s Pokemon (July 2025)
Giovanni, the Team GO Rocket leader, fields 5 Shadow Pokemon over 3 battles. Each Pokemon showcases formidable stats and moves, highlighting the importance of understanding their types. Here’s the lineup of Giovanni’s Pokemon GO Shadow Pokemon for July 2025, along with effective counters.
Shadow Persian Counters
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Pokemon |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
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Mega Lucario |
Force Palm (Fighting) (Legacy) |
Aura Sphere (Fighting) |
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Mega Blaziken |
Counter (Fighting) |
Focus Blast (Fighting) |
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Mega Heracross |
Counter (Fighting) |
Close Combat (Fighting) |
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Lucario |
Force Palm (Fighting) (Legacy) |
Aura Sphere (Fighting) |
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Terrakion |
Double Kick (Fighting) |
Sacred Sword (Fighting) (Legacy) |
Shadow Nidoking Counters
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Pokemon |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
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Primal Kyogre |
Waterfall (Water) |
Origin Pulse (Water) (Legacy) |
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Primal Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Precipice Blades (Ground) (Legacy) |
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Shadow Mewtwo |
Psycho Cut (Psychic) |
Psystrike (Psychic) (Legacy) |
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White Kyurem |
Ice Fang (Ice) |
Ice Burn (Ice) |
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Mega Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Earth Power (Ground) (Legacy) |
Shadow Kangaskhan Counters
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Pokemon |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
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Mega Lucario |
Counter (Fighting) |
Aura Sphere (Fighting) |
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Mega Heracross |
Counter (Fighting) |
Close Combat (Fighting) |
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Mega Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail (Dragon) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying) |
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Mega Blaziken |
Counter (Fighting) |
Focus Blast (Fighting) |
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Shadow Conkeldurr |
Counter (Fighting) |
Dynamic Punch (Fighting) |
Shadow Rhyperior Counters
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Pokemon |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
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Primal Kyogre |
Waterfall (Water) |
Origin Pulse (Water) (Legacy) |
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Mega Swampert |
Water Gun (Water) |
Hydro Cannon (Water) (Legacy) |
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Mega Sceptile |
Bullet Seed (Grass) |
Frenzy Plant (Grass) (Legacy) |
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Shadow Kyogre |
Waterfall (Water) |
Origin Pulse (Water) (Legacy) |
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Mega Blastoise |
Water Gun (Water) |
Hydro Cannon (Water) (Legacy) |
Shadow Dialga Counters
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Pokemon |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
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Primal Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Earthquake (Ground) |
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Mega Lucario |
Counter (Fighting) |
Aura Sphere (Fighting) |
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Shadow Excadrill |
Mud-Slap (Ground) |
Scorching Sands (Ground) |
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Mega Heracross |
Counter (Fighting) |
Upper Hand (Fighting) |
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Mega Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Earthquake (Ground) |
