r Do you want to know the best Giovanni counters for August 2023 in Pokémon Go? Fighting with Pokémon Go‘s ultimate villain Giovanni is undoubtedly challenging and requires much time and effort. You need to study well and prepare to face the battle’s final round with this supervillain. So, this guide will help you figure out Pokémon Go’s best counters against Giovanni for August 2023.
Pokémon Go Giovanni Team Lineup (August 2023)
You must beat Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra to reach Giovanni while completing the Shadow Team Go Rocket Special Research. If you are already there, congratulations! And you have only one hurdle to jump. Giovanni’s team has three lineups. Now let’s see which Pokémon you’ll meet during these three rounds.
First Line – Shadow Persian
Second Line – Shadow Nidoking, Shadow Rhyperior, Shadow Garchomp
Third Line – Shadow Regirock
Best Giovanni Counters for August 2023 in Pokémon Go
First, let’s see what the best counters for each lineup are.
Giovanni’s Shadow Persian – Best Counters
Shadow Persian Basic Info
- Normal-type Pokémon.
- Max CP 1910, ATK 150, DEF 136, STA 163
- Weak against Fighting-type moves.
- Boosted by partly cloudy weather.
Shadow Persian Best Counters
- Terrakion
Double Kick, Sacred Sword, Rock Slide - Tyranitar
SmackDown, Brutal Swing, Stone Edge - Lucario
Counter, Power-Up Punch, Shadow Ball
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Giovanni’s Shadow Nidoking, Shadow Rhyperior, Shadow Garchomp – Best Counters
Basic Info of Shadow Nidoking
- Poison and Ground-type Pokémon.
- Max CP 2902, ATK 204, DEF 156, STA 191
- Weak against Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water-type moves.
- Boosted by cloudy and Sunny weather.
Best Counters for Shadow Nidoking
- Rhyperior
Mud Slap, Rock Wrecker, Surf - Kyogre
Waterfall, Surf, Blizzard - Swampert
Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Earthquake
Basic Info of Shadow Rhyperior
- Rock and Ground-type Pokémon.
- Max CP 4221, ATK 241, DEF 190, STA 251
- Weak against Fighting, Grass, Ground, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.
- Boosted by partly cloudy and Sunny weather.
Best Counters for Shadow Rhyperior
- Kyogre
Waterfall, Surf, Blizzard - Swampert
Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Earthquake - Gyarados
Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Crunch
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Basic Info of Shadow Garchomp
- Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon.
- Max CP 4479, ATK 261, DEF 193, STA 239
- Weak against Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type moves.
- Boosted by windy and sunny weather.
Best Counters for Shadow Garchomp
- Togekiss
Charm, Ancient Power, Aura Sphere - Sylveon
Charm, Moonblast, Psyshock - Dialga
Dragon Breath, Iron Head, Draco Meteor
Giovanni’s Shadow Regirock – Best Counters
Basic Info of Shadow Regirock
- Rock-type Pokémon.
- Max CP 3530, ATK 179, DEF 309, STA 190
- Weak against Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves.
- Boosted by partly cloudy weather.
Best Counters for Shadow Regirock
- Machamp
Counter, Cross Chop, Rock Slide - Torterra
Razor Leaf, Frenzy Plant, Stone Edge - Sirfetch’d
Counter, Close Combat, Leaf Blade
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