how to beat giovanni

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To beat Giovanni in Pokémon GO as of May 2025, follow these key strategies based on his current lineup and weaknesses:

1. Against Persian (Opening Pokémon)

Persian is weak to Fighting-type moves.
Use strong Fighting-type Pokémon like Machamp, Mega Lucario, or Shadow Conkeldurr.
Moves like Counter, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, and Aura Sphere are effective.
Alternatively, Steel types like Melmetal or Dialga can also work well.
Aim to break Giovanni’s shields early with charged Fighting moves to gain advantage

2. Against Rhyperior, Nidoking, and Kangaskhan (Second Pokémon)

Rhyperior is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, and Fighting moves.
Nidoking is weak to Ground, Psychic, Water, Ice, and Fairy moves.
Kangaskhan is Normal type, so Fighting moves are effective.
Swampert is a great choice as it covers Rhyperior, Nidoking, and Dialga with Water and Ground moves.
Groudon (Primal, Shadow, or regular) and Excadrill are strong counters for Dialga and can help with Rhyperior.
Grass types like Venusaur can help against Rhyperior and Nidoking if you prefer

3. Against Dialga (Final Pokémon)

Dialga is Steel/Dragon type and weak to Fighting, Ground, and Dragon moves.
Use Fighting types like Machamp or Mega Lucario, or Ground types like Groudon and Excadrill.
Swampert is also effective for coverage.
Fairy types can help if Dialga uses Dragon moves, but Fighting and Ground are preferred

Giovanni will shield the first two charged attacks, so use charged moves strategically to break shields early.
Start with a strong Fighting-type to efficiently counter Persian and break shields.
Switch to counters that exploit the weaknesses of his second and third Pokémon.
You can rematch Giovanni if you lose, but your Super Rocket Radar will be consumed if you win.
Defeating Giovanni rewards Stardust, item bundles, and a chance to catch the Shadow Legendary Pokémon he uses