Pokemon GO brings Arlo with a powerful Shadow Pokemon lineup for January 2025. Since Shadow Pokemon have boosted offensive prowess, you must have proper meta-knowledge and counters to defeat them. However, selecting the counters comes after an appropriate study of Arlo’s battle roster.
Before engaging in a battle with Arlo, you must first find the Team GO Rocket leader. Locating the leaders requires a Pokemon GO Rocket Radar, constructed by collecting 6 Mysterious Components. You can collect the necessary amount by defeating the Team GO Rocket grunts. After locating Arlo, strategically select counters before engaging in a battle with him. This guide explores all of Arlo’s Shadow Pokemon for January 2025 and the best counters against them.
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How to Beat Arlo In Pokemon GO
Arlo’s battle roster comprises 7 Shadow Pokemon, and each of these monsters has noteworthy battle abilities. One must note that the Pokemon GO battle is divided into 3 rounds. While Arlo has a fixed Shadow Pokemon for the 1st round, the 2nd and 3rd rounds are incredibly unpredictable. The Team GO Rocket leader has 3 monsters he can choose from for each of the latter rounds.
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Phase |
Pokemon |
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First Phase |
Shadow Beldum |
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Second Phase |
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Third Phase |
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Arlo’s First Phase Counters
Arlo’s go-to in the first phase is the Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon, Shadow Cacnea, making it the most straightforward phase compared to the rest.
Shadow Beldum Counters
- Type: Steel and Psychic
- Weakness: Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves
- Resistance: Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Poison, and Psychic-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Beldum
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Shadow Beldum Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
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Reshiram |
Fire Fang (Fire-type) |
Fusion Flare (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
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Blacephalon |
Incinerate (Fire-type) |
Shadow Ball (Ghost-type) |
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Heatran |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Magma Storm (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
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Chandelure |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Shadow Ball (Ghost-type) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Beldum
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Shadow Beldum Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Primal Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ghost-type) |
Precipice Blades (Ghost-type) (Legacy) |
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Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
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Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blast Burn (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
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Mega Blaziken |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blast Burn (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
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Shadow Heatran |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Magma Storm (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
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Arlo’s Second Phase Counters
In the second phase, Arlo comes with an unpredictable roster. He has three choices: Shadow Charizard, Shadow Hypno, or Shadow Gyarados. Arlo can choose any Pokemon from these three choices. It is one of the most challenging phases in the battle, requiring thorough preparation before engaging.
Shadow Charizard Counters
- Type: Fire and Flying
- Weakness: Rock, Electric, Water-type moves
- Resistance: Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Charizard
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Shadow Charizard Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Rampardos |
Smack Down (Rock-type) |
Rock Slide (Rock-type) |
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Rhyperior |
Smack Down (Rock-type) |
Rock Wrecker (Rock-type) |
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Tyrantrum |
Rock Throw (Rock-type) |
Meteor Beam (Rock-type) |
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Terrakion |
Smack Down (Rock-type) |
Rock Slide (Rock-type) |
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Gigalith |
Smack Down (Rock-type) |
Meteor Beam (Rock-type) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Charizard
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Shadow Charizard Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Shadow Rampardos |
Smack Down (Rock-type) |
Rock Slide (Rock-type) |
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Rock Throw (Rock-type) |
Rock Slide (Rock-type) |
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Shadow Rhyperior |
Smack Down (Rock-type) |
Rock Wrecker (Rock-type) |
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Mega Tyranitar |
Smack Down (Rock-type) |
Stone Edge (Rock-type) |
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Mega Aerodactyl |
Rock Throw (Rock-type) |
Rock Slide (Rock-type) |
Shadow Hypno Counters
- Type: Psychic
- Weakness: Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves
- Resistance: Fighting and Psychic-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Hypno
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Shadow Hypno Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
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Hydreigon |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) |
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Darkrai |
Snarl (Dark-type) |
Shadow Ball (Ghost-type) |
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Tyranitar |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) |
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Dusk Mane Necrozma |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Sunsteel Strike (Steel-type) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Hypno
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Shadow Hypno Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) |
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Shadow Tyranitar |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) |
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Mega Gengar |
Lick (Ghost-type) (Legacy) |
Shadow Ball (Ghost-type) |
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Mega Houndoom |
Snarl (Dark-type) |
Foul Play (Dark-type) |
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Mega Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
Shadow Gyarados Counters
- Type: Ground and Ghost
- Weakness: Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves
- Resistance: Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, and Rock-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Gyarados
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Shadow Gyarados Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Xurkitree |
Thunder Shock (Electric-type) |
Discharge (Electric-type) |
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Zekrom |
Charge Beam (Electric-type) |
Wild Charge (Electric-type) |
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Therian Forme Thundurus |
Volt Switch (Electric-type) |
Wildbolt Storm (Electric-type) (Legacy) |
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Raikou |
Thunder Shock (Electric-type) |
Wild Charge (Electric-type) |
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Magnezone |
Volt Switch (Electric-type) |
Wild Charge (Electric-type) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Gyarados
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Shadow Gyarados Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Shadow Raikou |
Thunder Shock (Electric-type) |
Wild Charge (Electric-type) |
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Shadow Magnezone |
Volt Switch (Electric-type) |
Wild Charge (Electric-type) |
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Thunder Fang (Electric-type) |
Wild Charge (Electric-type) |
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Shadow Zapdos |
Thunder Shock (Electric-type) (Legacy) |
Thunderbolt (Electric-type) |
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Shadow Electivire |
Thunder Shock (Electric-type) |
Wild Charge (Electric-type) |
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Arlo’s Third Phase Counters
In the third phase, players face another significant challenge against Arlo. His strategy is similar to the second phase, allowing him to choose one from the three of his Shadow Pokemon: Shadow Snorlax, Shadow Scizor, and Shadow Metagross. Pokemon GO trainers must properly understand these monsters’ meta and carefully select counters.
Shadow Snorlax Counters
- Type: Normal
- Weakness: Fighting-type moves
- Resistance: Ghost-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Snorlax
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Shadow Snorlax Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Terrakion |
Double Kick (Fighting-type) |
Sacred Sword (Fighting-type) (Legacy) |
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Lucario |
Force Palm (Fighting-type) (Legacy) |
Aura Sphere (Fighting-type) |
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Keldeo (Ordinary Forme) |
Low Kick (Fighting-type) |
Sacred Sword (Fighting-type) |
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Psycho Cut (Psychic-type) |
Sunsteel Strike (Steel-type) |
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Marshadow |
Counter (Fighting-type) |
Close Combat (Fighting-type) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Snorlax
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Shadow Snorlax Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Mega Lucario |
Force Palm (Fighting-type) (Legacy) |
Aura Sphere (Fighting-type) |
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Mega Heracross |
Counter (Fighting-type) |
Close Combat (Fighting-type) |
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Mega Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
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Mega Blaziken |
Counter (Fighting-type) |
Focus Blast (Fighting-type) |
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Shadow Conkeldurr |
Counter (Fighting-type) |
Dynamic Punch (Fighting-type) |
Shadow Scizor Counters
- Type: Bug and Steel
- Weakness: Fire-type moves
- Resistance: Grass, Poison, Bug, Psychic, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Dragon, and Steel-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Scizor
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Shadow Scizor Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Reshiram |
Fire Fang (Fire-type) |
Fusion Flare (Fire-type) |
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Heatran |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Magma Storm (Fire-type) |
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Blacephalon |
Incinerate (Fire-type) |
Mystical Fire (Fire-type) |
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Volcarona |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Overheat (Fire-type) |
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Blaziken |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blast Burn (Fire-type) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Scizor
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Shadow Scizor Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Mega Blaziken |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blast Burn (Fire-type) |
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Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blast Burn (Fire-type) |
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Shadow Blaziken |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blast Burn (Fire-type) |
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Mega X Charizard |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blast Burn (Fire-type) |
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Shadow Moltres |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Overheat (Fire-type) |
Shadow Metagross Counters
- Type: Dragon and Flying
- Weakness: Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type moves
- Resistance: Grass, Ground, Bug, Fire, Water, and Fighting-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Metagross
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Shadow Metagross Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
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Reshiram |
Fire Fang (Fire-type) |
Fusion Flare (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
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Therian Forme Landorus |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Sandsear Storm (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Heatran |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Magma Storm (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
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Hydreigon |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) (Legacy) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Metagross
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Shadow Metagross Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Mega Y Charizard |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blast Burn (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
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Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
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Mega Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Earth Power (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Mega Tyranitar |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) |
