Pokemon GO brings Arlo with a powerful Shadow Pokemon lineup for February 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 February 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 Alolan Grimer |
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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 Poison and Dark-type Pokemon, Shadow Alolan Grimer, making it the most straightforward phase compared to the rest.
Shadow Alolan Grimer Counters
- Type: Poison and Dark
- Weakness: Ground-type moves
- Resistance: Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, and Psychic-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Alolan Grimer
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Shadow Alolan Grimer Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Therian Forme Landorus |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Sandsear Storm (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Excadrill |
Mud-Slap (Ground-type) |
Scorching Sands (Ground-type) |
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Rhyperior |
Mud-Slap (Ground-type) |
Earthquake (Ground-type) |
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Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Earth Power (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Alolan Grimer
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Shadow Alolan Grimer Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Mega Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Earth Power (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Shadow Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Shadow Excadrill |
Mud-Slap (Ground-type) |
Scorching Sands (Ground-type) |
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Shadow Rhyperior |
Mud-Slap (Ground-type) |
Earthquake (Ground-type) |
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Arlo’s Second Phase Counters
In the second phase, Arlo comes with an unpredictable roster. He has three choices: Shadow Slowbro, Shadow Dugtrio, 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 Slowbro Counters
- Type: Water and Psychic
- Weakness: Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves
- Resistance: Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, and Water-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Slowbro
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Shadow Slowbro Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
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Kartana |
Razor Leaf (Grass-type) |
Leaf Blade (Grass-type) |
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Zarude |
Vine Whip (Grass-type) |
Power Whip (Grass-type) |
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Zekrom |
Charge Beam (Electric-type) |
Fusion Bolt (Electric-type) (Legacy) |
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Hydreigon |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) (Legacy) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Slowbro
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Shadow Slowbro Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Mega Sceptile |
Fury Cutter (Bug-type) |
Frenzy Plant (Grass-type) (Legacy) |
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Mega Tyranitar |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) |
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Lick (Ghost-type) (Legacy) |
Shadow Ball (Ghost-type) |
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Shadow Tyranitar |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) |
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Mega Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
Shadow Dugtrio Counters
- Type: Ground
- Weakness: Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves
- Resistance: Poison, Rock, and Electric-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Dugtrio
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Shadow Dugtrio Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Sky Forme Shaymin |
Magical Leaf (Grass-type) |
Grass Knot (Grass-type) |
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Zarude |
Vine Whip (Grass-type) |
Power Whip (Grass-type) |
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Kartana |
Razor Leaf (Grass-type) |
Leaf Blade (Grass-type) |
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Kyogre |
Waterfall (Water-type) |
Origin Pulse (Water-type) (Legacy) |
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Chesnaught |
Vine Whip (Grass-type) |
Frenzy Plant (Grass-type) (Legacy) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Dugtrio
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Shadow Dugtrio Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Primal Kyogre |
Waterfall (Water-type) |
Origin Pulse (Water-type) (Legacy) |
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Fury Cutter (Bug-type) |
Frenzy Plant (Grass-type) (Legacy) |
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Mega Swampert |
Water Gun (Water-type) |
Hydro Cannon (Water-type) (Legacy) |
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Mega Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
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Shadow Kyogre |
Waterfall (Water-type) |
Origin Pulse (Water-type) (Legacy) |
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 Alolan Muk, Shadow Scizor, and Shadow Metagross. Pokemon GO trainers must properly understand these monsters’ meta and carefully select counters.
Shadow Alolan Muk Counters
- Type: Poison and Dark
- Weakness: Ground-type moves
- Resistance: Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, and Psychic-type moves
Regular Counters Against Shadow Alolan Muk
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Shadow Alolan Muk Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Sandsear Storm (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Excadrill |
Mud-Slap (Ground-type) |
Scorching Sands (Ground-type) |
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Rhyperior |
Mud-Slap (Ground-type) |
Earthquake (Ground-type) |
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Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Earth Power (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Alolan Muk
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Shadow Alolan Muk Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Primal Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Mega Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Earth Power (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Shadow Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ground-type) |
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Shadow Excadrill |
Mud-Slap (Ground-type) |
Scorching Sands (Ground-type) |
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Shadow Rhyperior |
Mud-Slap (Ground-type) |
Earthquake (Ground-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) |
