Team GO Rocket leaders Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra return in October 2022 for Pokemon GO, and players can battle these tough opponents all month long. If you want to familiarize yourself with everything you need to know to beat Arlo, Cliff and Sierra in Pokemon GO.
How to Beat Team GO Rocket Leaders
As always, counters will be very important when fighting Rocket Leaders, but there is another strategy you need to know as well. These important tips on how to beat Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra will help you no matter what Pokémon they use or you use. As a rule of thumb, you should always place your main Pokemon in the second or third slot and then immediately trade with them. This will cause Team GO Rocket leaders to pause their attacks and you can get free hits. Doing it correctly at the start of battle will deal fast damage and charge up your charged attack. The second big tip for beating Team Go Rocket leaders is to use the aforementioned charged attack. Charged attacks used at the start of this fight in quick succession can bring down Arlo's, Cliff's, and Sierra's shields.
Using these two tips + the right counters for Team Go Rocket leaders, you should have no problem beating them. Now let's get into the best counters for Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra for October 2022.
How to Beat Arlo – October 2022
Arlo's October 2022 team kicks off with Venonat
Tour 1
Counters Venonat
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Fire Blast
- Jirachi with confusion and desire for misfortune
- Giratina (Altered) with Shadow Claw and Dragon Claw
- Lugia with Extrasensory and Sky Attack
2nd round
Crobat, Ursaring or Manectric will be next for Arlo.
Crocodile Counters
- Tyranitar with Smack Down and Crunch
- Regirock with Lock-On and Stone Edge
- Rhyperior with Smack Down and Surf
- Alolan Golem with Volt Switch and Rock Blast
Ursar Counters
- Ho-Oh with Hidden Power (Flight) and Earthquake
- Giratina (Origin) with dragon tail and threatening wind
- Dragonite with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw
- Kyogre with waterfall and surf
Manual meters
- Garchomp with Mud Shot and Sand Tomb
- Groudon with Mud Shot and Fire Punch
- Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Rock Wrecker
- Flygon with Mud Shot and Dragon Claw
Tour 3
Vileplume, Magnezone or Scizor will be Arlo's last Pokémon in October 2022.
Vilefeather Counters
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Iron Head
- Dialga with Dragon's Breath and Iron Head
- Genesect avec Fury Cutter et Techno Blast Burn ou X-Scissor
- Giratina (Origin) avec Shadow Claw et Shadow Ball
Magnezone meters
- Garchomp with Mud Shot and Sand Tomb
- Stunfisk with Mud Shot and Mud Bomb
- Groudon with Mud Shot and Fire Punch
- Excadrill with Mud Shot and Drill Run
scissor counters
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Iron Head
- Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Brave Bird
- Reshiram with Fire Fang and Overheat
- Charizard with Ember and Dragon Claw
And that's how to beat Arlo in Pokémon GO for October 2022.
How To Beat Cliff – October 2022
Seedot will be your first enemy in the fight against Cliff.
Tour 1
Seed counters
- Reshiram with Fire Fang and Draco Meteor
- Giratina (Altered) with Shadow Claw and Dragon Claw
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Fire Blast
- Dialga with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor
2nd round
Cliff's October 2022 team uses Poliwrath, Kingler or Hariyama.
Poliwrath Counters
- Lugia with Extrasensory and Sky Attack
- Togekiss with charm and dazzling brilliance
- Dragonite with dragon tail and dragon claw
- Celebi with Confusion and Seed Bomb
Kingler Counters
- Palkia with Dragon Tail and Aqua Tail
- Ludicolo with Razon Leaf and Leaf Storm
- Zekrom with Dragon Breath and Crunch
- Dialga with Dragon's Breath and Iron Head
Hariyama Counters
- Ho-Oh avec Hidden Power (Flying) et Brave Bird
- Victini with confusion and psychic
- Celebi with confusion and psychic
- Latias with charm and return
Tour 3
Finally, Cliff will use either Tyranitar, Sharpedo or Torterra.
Tyranitar Counters
- Chesnaught with Vine Whip and Superpower
- Cobalion with metal claw and holy sword
- Zamazenta with rumble and close combat
- Machamp with Counter and Cross Chop
Sharpedo Counters
- Virizion with Quick Attack and Leaf Blade
- Lucario with meter and Aura Sphere
- Sylveon with charm and last resort
- Palkia with dragon's breath and aquatic tail
Torterra counters
- Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Brave Bird
- Yveltal with Snarl and Hurricane
- Genesect avec Fury Cutter et X-Scissor
- Articuno with Ice Shard and Icy Wind
And that's how to beat Cliff in Pokémon GO for October 2022. Then you'll find out how to beat Sierra.
How to Beat Sierra – October 2022
Sierra continues to give you a shot at Shiny Sneasel for October 2022.
Tour 1
Sneasel Counters
- Obstagoon with Counter and Night Slash
- Machamp with Counter and Cross Chop
- Sirfetch'd with Counter and Leaf Clade
- Conkeldurr with counter and dynamic punch
2nd round
Ampharos, Granbull or Gliscor will come next for Sierra.
Ampharos Counters
- Garchomp with Mud Shot and Sand Tomb
- Stunfisk with Mud Shot and Mud Bomb
- Flygon with Mud Shot and Dragon Claw
- Groudon with mud blast and earthquake
Granbull Counters
- Togekiss with charm and dazzling brilliance
- Ho-Oh with steel wing and brave bird
- Alolan Muk with Poison Jab and Acid Spray
- Sylveon with charm and psychological shock
Gliscor meters
- Ho-Oh with Hidden Power (Ice) and Brave Bird
- Articuno with breath of frost and icy wind
- Alolan Sandslash with powder and ice punch
- Togekiss with hidden power (ice) and flamethrower
Tour 3
Finally, Sierra will use Houndoom, Kingdra or Drapion.
Houndoom counters
- Omastar with Mud Shot and Rock Slide
- Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon
- Regirock with Lock-On and Stone Edge
- Samurott with Fury Cutter and Hydro Cannon
Kingdra counters
- Giratina (Altered) with Shadow Claw and Dragon Claw
- Lugia with Dragon Tail and Sky Attack
- Togekiss with charm and dazzling brilliance
- Zacian with Snarl and Wild Charge
Drapion Counters
- Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Brave Bird
- Melmetal with Thunder Shock and Superpower
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
- Excadrill with Mud Shot and Drill Run
And that's all you need to know when it comes to Team Rocket Leaders and how to beat Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra with the best counter in Pokemon GO for October 2022.
– This article was last updated on October 1, 2022
