Pokemon GO: How to Beat Arlo (June 2023)

The captivating essence of Pokemon GO comes with the unstoppable stream of events and Pokemon debuts. The developers at Niantic consistently add new in-game elements and events to keep the gameplay engaging. That said, the game also has antagonists constantly challenging the players. Team GO Rocket is always up to no good, and Arlo is one of its most notorious leaders.

Along with Arlo, Pokemon GO has several Grunts, two other leaders, and the Main Boss, Giovanni. Players must duke it out with multiple Team GO Rocket Grunts and collect Mysterious Components. Once trainers gather enough components, they can create a Rocket Radar that navigates to the Leaders. Since Arlo's roster is unpredictable, one needs proper counters and meta-knowledge to defeat him.

How to Beat Arlo in Pokemon GO

Arlo’s unpredictable since he has numerous Shadow Monsters in his Pokemon GO team. He has three potential picks for each round in the second and third phases of the battle. The Team GO Rocket leader always starts with Shadow Teddiursa, but winning all three phases requires powerful counters.

Phases	Pokemon
First Phase	Shadow Teddiursa
Second Phase	Shadow Blaziken Shadow Hypno Shadow Golurk
Third Phase	Shadow Luxray Shadow Banette Shadow Scizor

Arlo's First Phase Counters

Shadow Teddiursa Best Counters

Shadow Teddiursa is a solo Normal-type monster weak to only Fighting-type moves and resistant to only Ghost-type attacks in Pokemon GO.

Pokemon	Fast Attack	Charge Attack
Machamp	Counter	Close Combat
Terrakion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword
Breloom	Counter	Dynamic Punch
Lucario	Counter	Power Up Punch
Conkeldurr	Counter	Dynamic Punch

Arlo's Second Phase Counters

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Shadow Blaziken Best Counters

The dual Fire and Fighting-type Shadow Blaziken is resistant to Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves. Talking about its vulnerability, the monster is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-type attacks.

Pokemon	Fast Attack	Charge Attack
Lugia	Dragon Tail	Sky Attack
Groudon	Groudon	Precipice Blades
Mewtwo	Confusion	Psystrike
Hoopa	Confusion	Shadow Ball
Kyogre	Waterfall	Hydro Pump

Shadow Hypno Best Counters

The solo Psychic-type Shadow Hypno is a potent enemy in Pokemon GO. Weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks, the monster shows fair resistance against Fighting and Psychic-type moves.

Pokemon	Fast Attack	Charge Attack
Pheromosa	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz
Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing
Darkrai	Snarl	Dark Pulse
Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball
Gengar	Hex	Shadow Ball

Shadow Golurk Best Counters

The dual Ground and Ghost-type Shadow Golurk is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type attacks. In contrast, the Shadow Pokemon shows resistance against Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, and Rock-type moves.

Pokemon	Fast Attack	Charge Attack
Gengar	Hex	Shadow Ball
Kartana	Razor Leaf	Leaf Blade
Darkrai	Feint Attack	Shadow Ball
Attack Deoxys	Zen Headbutt	Dark Pulse
Primal Kyogre	Waterfall	Surf

Arlo's Third Phase Counters

Shadow Luxray Counters

The solo Electric Shadow Luxray shows weakness to only Ground-type attacks but is resistant to Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves in Pokemon GO.

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charge Move
Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power
Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades
Torterra	Razor Leaf	Frenzy Plant
Landorus	Mud Shot	Earthquake
Excadrill	Mud-Slap	Earthquake

Shadow Banette Counters

Shadow Banette is a solo Ghost-type Shadow Monster weak to Dark and Ghost-type attacks. That said, the monster can fairly resist Fighting, Normal, Bug, and Poison-type moves.

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charge Move
Gengar	Hex	Shadow Ball
Hydreigon	Dragon Breath	Brutal Swing
Darkrai	Snarl	Dark Pulse
Attack Deoxys	Zen Headbutt	Dark Pulse
Tyranitar	Smack Down	Crunch

Shadow Scizor Counters

Shadow Scizor is a dual Bug and Steel-type with excellent offensive prowess. The Pocket Monster is vulnerable to Fire-type attacks while having a list of resistances comprising Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, and Steel-type moves.