Explore Arlo’s Shadow Pokemon lineup for December 2023 and strategize potent counters with this comprehensive Pokemon GO guide.
Trainers in Pokemon GO encounter formidable adversaries from Team GO Rocket, including Arlo, known for his roster of Shadow Pokemon. As the battle lineup of Team GO Rocket leaders regularly changes, defeating Arlo necessitates deep meta-knowledge and the selection of powerful counters.
To engage Arlo in Pokemon GO, players must first collect 6 Mysterious Components by defeating various grunts, assembling them into a Rocket Radar to locate Arlo and prepare strong counters. This guide outlines effective counters against Arlo’s Shadow Pokemon lineup for December 2023.
How to Beat Arlo in Pokemon GO
Arlo features 7 Shadow Pokemon on his roster, presenting a challenging array of opponents. The battle unfolds across 3 phases, with the first round featuring only 1 Pokemon. Subsequent rounds provide Arlo with 3 choices, demanding strategic planning for success.
Battle Phases and Shadow Pokemon
First Phase:
- Shadow Bellsprout
Second Phase:
- Options: Shadow Alakazam, Shadow Mismagius, Shadow Sharpedo
Third Phase:
- Options: Shadow Snorlax, Shadow Scizor, Shadow Magnezone
Arlo’s First Phase Counters
Arlo initiates battles with Shadow Bellsprout, offering a straightforward phase for preparation compared to subsequent rounds.
Shadow Bellsprout
- Type: Grass and Poison
- Weakness: Fire, Psychic, Ice, Flying-type moves
- Resistance: Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves
Shadow Bellsprout Counters
| Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza (Air Slash) | Dragon Ascent |
| Shadow Mewtwo (Confusion) | Psystrike |
| Mega Y Charizard (Fire Spin) | Blast Burn |
| Mega Blaziken (Fire Spin) | Blast Burn |
| Rayquaza (Air Slash) | Dragon Ascent |
| Mega Alakazam (Confusion) | Psychic |
| Mega Latios (Zen Headbutt) | Psychic |
| Mewtwo (Confusion) | Psystrike |
Arlo’s Second Phase Counters
Arlo’s second phase presents three unpredictable choices: Shadow Alakazam, Shadow Mismagius, or Shadow Sharpedo, demanding versatile preparation.
Shadow Alakazam
- Type: Psychic
- Weakness: Ghost, Dark, Bug-type moves
- Resistance: Fighting, Psychic-type moves
Shadow Alakazam Counters
| Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|
| Hydreigon (Double Kick) | Sacred Sword |
| Tyranitar (Counter) | Aura Sphere |
| Darkrai (Snarl) | Shadow Ball |
| Origin Giratina (Shadow Claw) | Shadow Force |
| Confined Hoopa (Astonish) | Shadow Ball |
| Chandelure (Hex) | Poltergeist |
| Gholdengo (Hex) | Shadow Ball |
| Volcarona (Bug Bite) | Bug Buzz |
Shadow Mismagius
- Type: Ghost
- Weakness: Ghost, Dark-type moves
- Resistance: Normal, Fighting, Bug, Poison-type moves
Shadow Mismagius Counters
| Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|
| Gengar (Shadow Claw) | Shadow Ball |
| Hydreigon (Bite) | Brutal Swing |
| Darkrai (Feint Attack) | Dark Pulse |
| Tyranitar (Bite) | Brutal Swing |
| Attack Deoxys (Zen Headbutt) | Dark Pulse |
| Origin Giratina (Shadow Claw) | Shadow Force |
| Sharpedo (Bite) | Crunch |
| Chandelure (Hex) | Shadow Ball |
Shadow Sharpedo
- Type: Water and Dark
- Weakness: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves
- Resistance: Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves
Shadow Sharpedo Counters
| Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|
| Kartana (Razor Leaf) | Leaf Blade |
| Xurkitree (Thunder Shock) | Discharge |
| Terrakion (Double Kick) | Sacred Sword |
| Ordinary Keldeo (Low Kick) | Sacred Sword |
| Zekrom (Charge Beam) | Fusion Bolt |
| Lucario (Counter) | Aura Sphere |
| Pheromosa (Low Kick) | Focus Blast |
| Primal Groudon (Mud Shot) | Solar Beam |
Arlo’s Third Phase Counters
Arlo’s third phase presents another challenge with Shadow Snorlax, Shadow Scizor, or Shadow Magnezone. Properly understand their meta for effective counters.
Shadow Snorlax
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting-type moves
- Resistance: Ghost-type moves
Shadow Snorlax Counters
| Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|
| Terrakion (Double Kick) | Sacred Sword |
| Keldeo (Low Kick) | Sacred Sword |
| Lucario (Counter) | Aura Sphere |
| Conkeldurr (Counter) | Dynamic Punch |
| Galarian Zapdos (Counter) | Close Combat |
| Pheromosa (Low Kick) | Focus Blast |
| Machamp (Karate Chop) | Dynamic Punch |
| Breloom (Counter) | Dynamic Punch |
Shadow Scizor
- Type: Bug and Steel
- Weakness: Fire-type moves
- Resistance: Grass, Poison, Bug, Psychic, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Steel, Dragon-type moves
Shadow Scizor Counters
| Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|
| Blaziken (Fire Spin) | Blast Burn |
| Entei (Fire Fang) | Flamethrower |
| Charizard (Fire Spin) | Blast Burn |
| Infernape (Fire Spin) | Blast Burn |
| Delphox (Fire Spin) | Mystical Fire |
| Flareon (Fire Spin) | Flamethrower |
| Heatran (Fire Spin) | Flamethrower |
| Chandelure (Incinerate) | Flame Charge |
Shadow Magnezone
- Type: Electric and Steel
- Weakness: Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves
- Resistance: Flying, Poison, Steel, Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock-type moves
Shadow Magnezone Counters
| Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|
| Excadrill (Mud-Slap) | Drill Run |
| Groudon (Mud Shot) | Precipice Blades |
| Mamoswine (Mud-Slap) | High Horsepower |
| Garchomp (Mud Shot) | Earth Power |
| Incarnate Landorus (Mud Shot) | Earth Power |
| Golurk (Mud-Slap) | Earth Power |
| Terrakion (Double Kick) | Sacred Sword |
