How to Get Giovanni in Pokémon Go 2023: A Step-by-Step Guide
Giovanni, the infamous Team GO Rocket boss, has been a challenging opponent for many Pokémon Go trainers. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide on how to get Giovanni in Pokémon Go 2023, including the steps to encounter him, defeat him, and obtain rewards.
Encountering Giovanni
To encounter Giovanni, you’ll need to complete the "A Troubling Situation" Special Research quest. This quest has four steps designed to introduce you to the Team GO Rocket encounters. Complete the quest to unlock the opportunity to battle Giovanni.
Defeating Giovanni
To defeat Giovanni, you’ll need to use a team of powerful Pokémon. Here are some tips to help you defeat him:
- Choose a team with a good type advantage: Giovanni’s Shadow Pokémon are weak to grass, water, ground, fighting, and steel-type moves. Make sure to choose a team with Pokémon that have these types.
- Use high-level Pokémon: Giovanni’s Shadow Pokémon are tough, so make sure to use high-level Pokémon to take them down.
- Use the right moves: Use moves that are super effective against Giovanni’s Shadow Pokémon.
Obtaining Rewards
After defeating Giovanni, you’ll receive rewards, including the opportunity to catch the legendary Shadow Pokémon used by Giovanni. Note that Giovanni does not drop Strange Eggs as a reward, regardless of open egg inventory slots.
Super Rocket Radar
To obtain the Super Rocket Radar, you’ll need to complete the Team GO Rocket Special Research set of tasks that require defeating each of the Team GO Rocket Leaders (except for Misunderstood Mischief, which makes you battle three leaders).
How to Get Giovanni’s Next Legendary
Giovanni’s team had a refresh in Pokémon Go following the arrival of the "A Shadowy Disturbance" quest. As it stands in October 2023, Giovanni’s team sees several new possibilities, including a finale against Regirock, the latest legendary to see the Shadow treatment. Regirock weaknesses are grass, water, ground, fighting, and steel-type moves. Make sure to choose a team with Pokémon that have these types.
Defeating Regirock
To defeat Regirock, you’ll need to use a team of powerful Pokémon. Here are some tips to help you defeat him:
- Choose a team with a good type advantage: Regirock is weak to grass, water, ground, fighting, and steel-type moves. Make sure to choose a team with Pokémon that have these types.
- Use high-level Pokémon: Regirock is tough, so make sure to use high-level Pokémon to take him down.
- Use the right moves: Use moves that are super effective against Regirock.
Conclusion
Getting Giovanni in Pokémon Go 2023 requires completing the "A Troubling Situation" Special Research quest and then defeating him in battle. To obtain rewards, make sure to use a team with a good type advantage and high-level Pokémon. Additionally, to obtain the Super Rocket Radar, complete the Team GO Rocket Special Research set of tasks. By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to defeating Giovanni and obtaining rewards.
Key Takeaways
- Complete the "A Troubling Situation" Special Research quest to unlock the opportunity to battle Giovanni.
- Choose a team with a good type advantage to defeat Giovanni’s Shadow Pokémon.
- Use high-level Pokémon to take down Giovanni’s Shadow Pokémon.
- Use the right moves to defeat Giovanni’s Shadow Pokémon.
- Obtain the Super Rocket Radar by completing the Team GO Rocket Special Research set of tasks.
- Defeat Regirock, the latest legendary to see the Shadow treatment, by using a team with a good type advantage and high-level Pokémon.