How to Beat Arlo (November 2023)

Pokemon GO trainers have multiple Team GO Rocket villains to battle against, one of which is Arlo. The leader possesses some of the most notable Shadow Pokemon, among others. Since the battle roster for Team GO Rocket leaders constantly changes, players need proper meta-knowledge and powerful counters to win against Arlo.

Before battling the Team GO Rocket leaders, one must first locate them in Pokemon GO. The same is true with Arlo; players must first defeat several grunts and collect 6 pieces of Mysterious Components. The pieces then combine and make a Rocket Radar, which helps players to locate Arlo. Before the battle initiates, one should prepare proper counters against the leader. This guide details appropriate counters against Arlo’s Shadow Pokemon battle lineup for December 2023.

How to Beat Arlo in Pokemon GO

Arlo has 7 Shadow Pokemon on his battle roster, and each monster possesses immense battle capabilities. There are 3 segments of the match where the first round has just 1 representative. But the Team GO Rocket’s Arlo has 3 choices for the second and third rounds each. The latter two rounds have extreme unpredictability. One requires proper Pokemon GO meta-knowledge to select counters that fit well for the later rounds.

Arlo’s First Phase Counters

Arlo’s go-to Pokemon in the first phase is Shadow Bellsprout, making it the most straightforward phase compared to the rest.

Shadow Bellsprout

Type: Grass and Poison

Weakness: Fire, Psychic, Ice, and Flying-type moves

Resistance: Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Water-type moves

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Arlo’s Second Phase Counters

In the second phase, Arlo comes with an unpredictable roster. He has three choices: Shadow Alakazam, Shadow Mismagius, or Shadow Sharpedo. 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 Alakazam

Type: Psychic

Weakness: Ghost, Dark, and Bug-type moves

Resistance: Fighting and Psychic-type moves

Shadow Mismagius

Type: Ghost

Weakness: Ghost and Dark-type moves

Resistance: Normal, Fighting, Bug, and Poison-type moves

Shadow Sharpedo

Type: Water and Dark

Weakness: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves

Resistance: Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves

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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 Magnezone. Pokemon GO trainers must properly understand these monsters’ meta and carefully select counters.

Shadow Snorlax

Type: Normal

Weakness: Fighting-type moves

Resistance: Ghost-type moves

Shadow Scizor

Type: Bug and Steel

Weakness: Fire-type moves

Resistance: Grass, Poison, Bug, Psychic, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Steel, and Dragon-type moves

Shadow Magnezone

Type: Electric and Steel

Weakness: Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves

Resistance: Flying, Poison, Steel, Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, and Rock-type moves

Pokémon GO

Franchise

Pokemon

Platform(s)

iOS, Android

Released

July 6, 2016

Developer(s)

Niantic, The Pokemon Company