Defeating Pokemon Go’s Team Rocket Leader Arlo can be difficult, so we’ve got the best counters for his weaknesses that will lead you straight to victory. From Exeggcute to Dragonite, Steelix, and Scizor, here’s how to beat his lineup in July 2022.
One of the most exciting features of Pokemon Go is the battles you can enter against Team Go Rocket. The nefarious villains invade PokeStops within the game and use their aggressive Shadow Pokemon to battle against anyone who interacts with them.
If you win the battle, you’ll get the chance to capture one of their Shadow Pokemon, which can either be ‘purified’ for a CP boost or left as a Shadow with higher attack stats if you’re competitive-minded or looking to master Raid battles.
In this guide, you’ll find Arlo’s current lineup of Pokemon as well as the best counters you can use to defeat them.
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Contents
- Arlo Pokemon Go counters (July 2022)
- How to beat Arlo in Pokemon Go
- Phase 1
- Phase 2
- Phase 3
- Best team to defeat Arlo
- How to beat Team Rocket Leaders
Arlo Pokemon Go counters (July 2022)
Arlo has always been a difficult opponent to take down in Pokemon Go, and that’s no different in July.
At the start of every match, Team Go Rocket Leader Arlo will always send out Exeggcute, followed by two of six other potential encounters. Here’s Arlo’s current lineup of Pokemon:
- Phase 1: Exeggcute
- Phase 2: Salamence / Alolan Exeggutor / Dragonite
- Phase 3: Scizor / Steelix / Gardevoir
Arlo’s lineup is expected to change on Saturday, July 9, 2022, during the Team Go Rocket Battle Weekend event. We’ll keep you updated, but until then, these are the Pokemon he’ll use.
How to beat Arlo in Pokemon Go
If you defeat enough Team Go Rocket Grunts at PokeStops, you’ll be able to piece together a Rocket Radar, which will allow you to locate and battle either Arlo, Cliff, or Sierra. They’re chosen at random.
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Let’s take a look at the weaknesses of all the Pokemon that Arlo can send out into battle, and the best counters you can use to defeat each one.
Arlo Pokemon Go counters phase 1
Exeggcute counters
Exeggcute is a Grass/Psychic-type, so it’s weak against Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice, and Poison-type attacks. It’s resistant to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Psychic, and Water-type attacks.
| Exeggcute Counters | ||
| Yanmega |
Bug Bite (Fast Move) & Bug Buzz (Charge Move) |
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| Pinsir |
But Bite (Fast Move) & X-Scissor (Charge Move) |
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| Escavalier |
Bug Bite (Fast Move) & Mega Horn (Charge Move) |
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| Darmanitan |
Fire Fang (Fast Move) & Overheat (Charge Move) |
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| Reshiram |
Fire Fang (Fast Move) & Overheat (Charge Move) |
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| Scizor |
Fury Cutter (Fast Move) & X-Scissor (Charge Move) |
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Arlo Pokemon Go counters phase 2
Salamence counters
Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon, so its major weakness is Ice-type moves, although it’s also vulnerable to Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type attacks.
| Salamence Counters | ||
| Mamoswine |
Powder Snow (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Galarian Darmanitan |
Ice Fang (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Glaceon |
Frost Breath (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Weavile |
Ice Shard (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Palkia |
Dragon Breath (Fast Move) & Draco Meteor (Charge Move) |
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| Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail (Fast Move) & Outrage (Charge Move) |
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Alolan Exeggutor counters
Alolan Exeggutor is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type attacks. It’s resistant to Electric, Grass, Ground, and Water-type attacks.
| Alolan Exeggutor Counters | ||
| Galarian Darmanitan |
Ice Fang (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Glaceon |
Frost Breath (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Weavile |
Ice Shard (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Mamoswine |
Powder Snow (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Mewtwo |
Pyshco Cut (Fast Move) & Ice Beam (Charge Move) |
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| Dialga |
Dragon Breath (Fast Move) & Draco Meteor (Charge Move) |
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Dragonite counters
Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon, so its major weakness is Ice-type moves, although it’s also vulnerable to Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type attacks.
| Dragonite Counters | ||
| Mamoswine |
Powder Snow (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Galarian Darmanitan |
Ice Fang (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Glaceon |
Frost Breath (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Weavile |
Ice Shard (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charge Move) |
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| Palkia |
Dragon Breath (Fast Move) & Draco Meteor (Charge Move) |
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| Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail (Fast Move) & Outrage (Charge Move) |
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Arlo Pokemon Go counters phase 3
Scizor counters
Scizor is a dual Bug/Steel-type Pokemon, which means its only weakness is Fire-type moves. It has loads of resistances, in particular Grass and Poison, so avoid those.
| Scizor Counters | ||
| Blaziken |
Fire Spin (Fast Move) & Blast Burn (Charge Move) |
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| Charizard |
Fire Spin (Fast Move) & Blast Burn (Charge Move) |
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| Darmanitan |
Fire Fang (Fast Move) & Overheat (Charge Move) |
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| Entei |
Fire Spin (Fast Move) & Overheat (Charge Move) |
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| Heatran |
Fire Spin (Fast Move) & Fire Blast (Charge Move) |
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| Reshiram |
Fire Fang (Fast Move) & Overheat (Charge Move) |
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Steelix counters
Steelix is a dual Ground/Steel-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves.
| Steelix Counters | ||
| Conkeldurr |
Counter (Fast Move) & Dynamic Punch (Charge Move) |
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| Darmanitan |
Fire Fang (Fast Move) & Overheat (Charge Move) |
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| Reshiram |
Fire Fang (Fast Move) & Overheat (Charge Move) |
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| Swampert |
Water Gun (Fast Move) & Hydro Cannon (Charge Move) |
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| Entei |
Fire Fang (Fast Move) & Overheat (Charge Move) |
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| Heatran |
Fire Spin (Fast Move) & Fire Blast (Charge Move) |
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Gardevoir counters
Gardevoir is a Fairy/Psychic-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type attacks. It’s resistant to Dragon, Fighting, and Psychic-type attacks.
| Gardevoir Counters | ||
| Metagross |
Bullet Punch (Fast Move) & Meteor Mash (Charge Move) |
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| Chandelure |
Hex (Fast Move) & Shadow Ball (Charge Move) |
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| Gengar |
Lick (Fast Move) & Sludge Bomb (Charge Move) |
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| Dialga |
Metal Claw (Fast Move) & Iron Head (Charge Move) |
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| Hoopa |
Astonish (Fast Move) & Shadow Ball (Charge Move) |
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| Roserade |
Poison Jab (Fast Move) & Sludge Bomb (Charge Move) |
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Best team to beat Arlo in Pokemon Go
One of the best teams you can take into battle against Arlo in Pokemon Go is Darmanitan, Mamoswine, and Gengar.
You’ll need a strong Fire-type counter like Darmanitan to defeat Arlo’s first Pokemon, Exeggcute, as well as Scizor and Steelix. This is especially important if Arlo sends out Scizor, as Fire is its only weakness.
Next up, a powerful Ice-type like Mamoswine will make light work of Salamence, Alolan Exeggutor, and Dragonite, which means every potential Pokemon that Arlo can send out in phase two is covered.
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Finally, you’ll want a Ghost-type like Gengar or a Steel-type like Metagross to take down Gardevoir, which is one of Arlo’s potential phase three Pokemon.
Remember, Arlo’s lineup changes often in the game, so check back here next time you fight them to make sure your favorite counters will still be effective.
How to beat Team Rocket Leaders in Pokemon Go
Alongside Arlo, you’ll also be able to go head to head with a few other Team Go Rocket Leaders, so check out our guides to defeat Cliff and Sierra. The iconic Giovanni is also still around for July 2022.
So, there you have it. All you need to know about defeating Arlo in Pokemon Go, and the best counters to use along the way!
For all of the best tips and tricks to become the very best, make sure to check out our other guides:
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