How to beat Giovanni in Pokémon Go August 2022 counters ?

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How To Beat Giovanni in Pokémon Go ?

To stand a chance of defeating the villainous Giovanni , you’ll need to know the best counter lineup to target the weaknesses on his list and launch that finishing attack with confidence.

Giovanni Pokemon Go counters (August 2022)

Here’s Giovanni’s current lineup in Pokemon Go:

  • Phase 1: Persian
  • Phase 2: Nidoking / Machamp / Rhyperior
  • Phase 3: Latios

SHADOW Latios

Shadow Latios : is a Dragon/Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It is Latias’s male counterpart, or brother.

Pokemon Go Giovanni August 2022 Counters

Below is a list of counters to beat Giovanni in Pokemon Go during July 2022:

Giovanni Pokemon Go counters phase 1

Persian is weak against Fighting-types and resistant to Ghost-types :

  • Lucario – Counter, Aura Sphere
  • Conkeldurr – Dynamic Punch, Counter
  • Machamp – Counter, Dynamic Punch
  • Breloom – Counter, Dynamic Punch
  • Heracross – Counter, Close Combat

Giovanni Pokemon Go counters phase 2

Nidoking is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone. It is the final form of Nidoran♂ :

  • Excadrill – Mud Shot, Drill Run
  • Garchomp – Mud Shot, Sand Tomb
  • Kyogre – Waterfall, Surf
  • Rhyperior – Mud Slap, Surf
  • Swampert – Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon
  • Empoleon – Waterfall, Hydro Cannon

Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Machoke when traded, or when exposed to a Linking Cord (Pokémon Legends: Arceus). It is the final form of Machop : 

  • Mewtwo – Confusion, Psystrike
  • Moltres – Wing Attack, Sky Attack
  • Espeon – Confusion, Psychic
  • Metagross – Zen Headbutt, Psychic

Rhyperior is a Ground/Rock-type Pokemon, so it’s extremely weak against Grass and Water-type moves, and also weak against Fighting, Ice, Ground and Steel-type attacks.

  • Venusaur – Vine Whip, Frenzy Plant
  • Kyogre – Waterfall, Surf
  • Swampert – Water Gun, Hydro Cannon
  • Roserade – Razor Leaf, Grass Knot
  • Empoleon – Waterfall, Hydro Cannon

Giovanni Pokemon Go counters phase 3

Shadow Latios : is a Dragon/Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It is Latias’s male counterpart, or brother.

  • Salame – Dragon Tail, Outrage
  • Houndoom – Snarl, Foul Play
  • Rayquaza – Dragon Tail, Outrage
  • Zekrom – Dragon Breath, Outrage
  • Garchomp – Dragon Tail, Outrage
  • Darkrai – Snarl, Dark Ball
  • Tyranitar – Bite, Crunch
  • Chandelure – Hex, Shadow Ball

Pokemon Go wiki :

Developer(s) Niantic
Publisher(s) Niantic
Director(s) Tatsuo Nomura
Artist(s) Dennis Hwang Yusuke Kozaki Mieke Hutchins
Composer(s) Junichi Masuda
Series Pokémon
Engine Unity
Platform(s) iOS, iPadOS, Android
Release
July 6, 2016
Genre(s) Augmented reality, location-based game