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Pokemon GObrings 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 aPokemon GORocket Radar, constructed by collecting6 Mysterious Components. You cancollect 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.
How to Beat Arlo In Pokemon GO
Arlo’s battle roster comprises7 Shadow Pokemon, and each of these monsters has noteworthy battle abilities. One must note that thePokemon GObattle is divided into 3 rounds. While Arlo has afixed Shadow Pokemon for the 1st round, the2nd and 3rd rounds are incredibly unpredictable. The Team GO Rocket leader has3 monsters he can choose from for each of the latter rounds.
Arlo’s First Phase Counters
Arlo’s go-to in the first phase is the Poison andDark-type Pokemon, Shadow Alolan Grimer, making it the most straightforward phase compared to the rest.
Sandsear Storm (Ground-type) (Legacy)
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy)
Mud-Slap (Ground-type)
Earthquake (Ground-type)
Earth Power (Ground-type) (Legacy)
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Alolan Grimer
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.
Fusion Bolt (Electric-type) (Legacy)
Bite (Dark-type)
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) (Legacy)
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Slowbro
Frenzy Plant (Grass-type) (Legacy)
Lick (Ghost-type) (Legacy)
Waterfall (Water-type)
Origin Pulse (Water-type) (Legacy)
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Dugtrio
Hydro Cannon (Water-type) (Legacy)
Discharge (Electric-type)
Wildbolt Storm (Electric-type) (Legacy)
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Gyarados
Thunder Shock (Electric-type) (Legacy)
Thunderbolt (Electric-type)
Wild Charge (Electric-type)
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 thethree of his Shadow Pokemon: Shadow Alolan Muk, Shadow Scizor, and Shadow Metagross.Pokemon GOtrainers must properly understand these monsters’ meta and carefully select counters.
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Alolan Muk
Incinerate (Fire-type)
Overheat (Fire-type)
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Scizor
Fusion Flare (Fire-type) (Legacy)
Magma Storm (Fire-type) (Legacy)
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Shadow Metagross
Blast Burn (Fire-type) (Legacy)
