How to Beat Giovanni in Pokemon Go June 2024: All Counters List

Discover the best counters and strategies to defeat Team GO Rocket Boss Giovanni in Pokemon GO during June 2024.

Battling Team GO Rocket Boss Giovanni in Pokemon GO is one of the most challenging tasks for trainers. As the leader of the villainous team, Giovanni boasts a formidable lineup of Pokemon that can be difficult to overcome.

This guide offers an in-depth look at Giovanni’s team for June 2024 and provides the best counters and strategies to help you emerge victorious.

Giovanni’s Pokemon Lineup for June 2024

Before planning your battle strategy, it’s crucial to know what Pokemon Giovanni will use in June 2024:

Round	Pokemon	Type
1	Persian	(Normal-type)
2	Nidoking	(Poison/Ground-type)
	Rhyperior	(Ground/Rock-type)
	Garchomp	(Dragon/Ground-type)
3	Shadow Groudon	(Ground-type)

Best Counters for Giovanni’s Team in Pokemon GO (June 2024)

To defeat Giovanni, you’ll need a well-rounded team of counters. Here’s a table showcasing the most effective counters for each phase of the battle:

Phase 1: Persian Counters

Round	Pokemon	Weaknesses	Best Counters	Moveset
1	Persian	Fighting	Machamp	(Counter + Dynamic Punch)
			Lucario	(Counter + Aura Sphere)
			Conkeldurr	(Counter + Focus Blast)
			Hariyama	(Counter + Dynamic Punch)

Phase 2: Nidoking/ Rhyperior/ Garchomp Counters

Round	Pokemon	Weaknesses	Best Counters	Moveset
2	Nidoking	Ground, Water, Psychic, Ice	Mewtwo	(Psycho Cut + Psystrike)
			Kyogre	(Waterfall + Surf)
			Garchomp	(Mud Shot + Earth Power)
			Galarian Darmanitan	(Ice Fang + Avalanche)
	Rhyperior	Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel	Mega Swampert	(Water Gun + Hydro Cannon)
			Kartana	(Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade
			Mega Sceptile	(Bullet Seed + Frenzy Plant)
			Kyogre	(Waterfall + Surf)
	Garchomp	Ice, Dragon, Fairy	Galarian Darmanitan	(Ice Fang + Avalanche
			Weavile	(Ice Shard + Avalanche)
			Articuno	(Frost Breath + Ice Beam)
			Mamoswine	(Powder Snow + Avalanche)

Phase 3: Shadow Gourdon Counters

Round	Pokemon	Weaknesses	Best Counters	Moveset
3	Shadow Groudon	Water, Grass, Ice	Primal Kyogre	(Waterfall + Origin Pulse)
			Mega Swampert	(Water Gun + Hydro Cannon)
			Mega Sceptile	(Fury Cutter + Frenzy Plant)
			Mamoswine	(Powder Snow + Avalanche)

Best Teams to Defeat Giovanni

Here are two recommended team compositions:

1. Anti-Persian + Anti-Nidoking/Rhyperior + Anti-Groudon
   • Machamp (Counter + Dynamic Punch)
   • Kyogre (Waterfall + Surf)
   • Mega Swampert (Water Gun + Hydro Cannon)
2. Anti-Persian + Anti-Garchomp + Anti-Groudon
   • Lucario (Counter + Aura Sphere)
   • Galarian Darmanitan (Ice Fang + Avalanche)
   • Mega Sceptile (Fury Cutter + Frenzy Plant)

How to Find Giovanni in Pokemon GO

To locate Giovanni, you must first defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders (Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra) to obtain Mysterious Components. Collecting six Mysterious Components will allow you to assemble a Rocket Radar, which can then be used to track down and battle Giovanni.

Defeating Team GO Rocket Boss Giovanni in Pokemon GO during June 2024 requires strategic planning and a strong team of counters. By exploiting the weaknesses of his Shadow Pokemon and adapting your strategy as needed, you’ll be well-equipped to emerge victorious and catch the Shadow Groudon he leaves behind.