As April continues on, Pokemon GO players have no shortage of things to do. Even with the current Remote Raid Pass controversies in the Pokemon GO community, the hit mobile game is constantly evolving with new content and events. In April, Cutiefly and Regieleki arrived, while limited time events like Spring into Spring added new collection challenges, rewards, and quests to overcome.
In addition to the rotating content, the constant invasions by Team GO Rocket are things that continue without fail. As players have come to know, these battles feature twisted variants called Shadow Pokemon, which can then be caught. As players take down more and more grunts, they'll have opportunities to face off against the leadership, presenting opportunities to capture some rarer Pokemon when Leader Giovanni arrives. However, before that happens, players will need to take down the three leaders first.
Unlike the grunts, the Team GO Rocket leaders present more of a challenge with stronger Pokemon and rotating lineups each month. As such, here is everything that players can expect from Arlo during April 2023 in Pokemon GO.
Arlo's First Pokemon
For April 2023, Arlo leads off the battle with the Normal type Pokemon Teddiursa. Compared to the rest of the lineup, this will very likely be the easiest phase as Teddiursa is weak to FIghting type attacks, while being resistant to Ghost. Here are the best options (though not the only possible ones) for dealing with Teddiursa:
- Breloom with Counter fast attack and Dynamic Punch for the Charged Attack.
- Machamp with Counter fast attack and Close Combat for the Charged Attack.
- Lucario with Counter fast attack and Power-Up Punch for the Charged Attack.
- Conkeldurr with Counter fast attack and Dynamic Punch for the Charged Attack.
- Terrakion with Double Kick fast Attack and Sacred Sword for the Charged Attack.
Arlo's Second Pokemon
With Phase 1 complete, players will now face one of the following Pokemon. For April 2023, players could see either Hypno, Golurk, or Blaziken. Here's how to deal with all three.
Hypno
The first possibility is the pure psychic type Hypno. Without having to worry about dual typing, players can focus on bringing Bug, Dark, and Ghost type moves to this fight. Here are some great options:
- Houndoom with Snarl fast attack and Crunch for the Charged Attack.
- Tyranitar with Smack Down fast attack and Stone Edge for the Charged Attack.
- Hoopa with Astonish fast attack and Shadow Ball for the Charged Attack.
- Darkrai with Snarl fast attack and Dark Pulse for the Charged Attack.
- Gengar with Hex fast attack and Shadow Ball for the Charged Attack.
Golurk
Golurk presents a few additional challenges than Hypno, as it is a Dual Ghost and Ground type. Therefore, players should ensure they have Pokemon with Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, or Water type attacks. Consider:
- Giratina (Altered Forme) with Shadow Claw fast attack and Ancient Power for the Charged Attack
- Kyogre with Waterfall fast attack and Hydropump for the Charged Attack.
- Gengar with Bullet Seed fast attack and Leaf Blade for the Charged Attack.
- Kartana with Hex fast attack and Shadow Ball for the Charged Attack
- Swampert with Water Gun fast attack and Hydro Cannon for the Charged Attack.
Blaziken
The final second round option is the Fire/Fighting type, Blaziken. For this fight, players should have Pokemon with Flying, Ground, Psychc, or Water type moves.
- Garchomp with Mud Shot fast attack and Earth Power for the Charged Attack.
- Mewtwo with Confusion fast attack and Psystrike for the Charged Attack.
- Kyogre with Waterfall fast attack and Hydro Pump for the Charged Attack.
- Groudon with Mud Shot fast attack and Precipice Blades for the Charged Attack.
- Hoopa with Confusion fast attack and Shadow Ball or Psychic for the Charged Attack.
Arlo's Final Pokemon
Similar to the second round, Arlo brings three possible Pokemon in during the final phase. Players won't know which one they get until they reach this specific phase of the battle. During April 2023, players may square off against Banette, Scizor, or Luxray
Banette
Another Ghost type could await players, though unlike Golurk, Banette's second typing is Dark. For this battle, players will need Pokemon that know Dark or Ghost type attacks.
- Hoopa with Astonish fast attack and Shadow Ball for the Charged Attack.
- Darkrai with Snarl fast attack and Dark Pulse for the Charged Attack.
- Gengar with Bullet Seed fast attack and Leaf Blade for the Charged Attack.
- Houndoom with Snarl fast attack and Crunch for the Charged Attack.
Scizor
The next final round opponent could be the Bug and Steel type called Scizor. For this encounter, it's best to bring Fire type moves for the best effect.
- Charizard with Fire Spin fast attack and Blast Burn for the Charged Attack.
- Blaziken with Fire Spin fast attack and Blast Burn for the Charged Attack.
- Infernape with Fire Spin fast attack and Blast Burn for the Charged Attack.
- Entei with Fire Spin fast attack and Overheat for the Charged Attack.
- Heatran with Fire Spin fast attack and Fire Blast for the Charged Attack.
- Ho-Oh with Incinerate fast attack and Sacred Fire for the Charged Attack.
Luxray
Finally, players could end up seeing Luxray and as a pure Electric type, Ground-type moves will work best here.
- Garchomp with Mud Shot fast attack and Earth Power for the Charged Attack.
- Rhyperior with Mud Shot fast attack and Earthquake for the Charged Attack.
- Mamoswine with Mud-Slap fast attack and High Horsepower for the Charged Attack.
- Groudon with Mud Shot fast attack and Precipice Blades for the Charged Attack.
- Landorus with Mud Shot fast attack and Earthquake for the Charged Attack.
Getting through phase 3 means the battle is over and Pokemon GO players are now one step closer to meeting up with Giovanni. For those who have yet to take on the other Team GO Rocket leaders Sierra or Cliff, make sure to follow the guides to claim victory and a Super Rocket Radar.
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