Pokemon GO Rocket Guide: January 2025 Team Leaders andCounters

Whether you're aiming to complete research tasks or add formidable Shadow Pokemon to your collection, tackling *Pokemon GO*'s Team GO Rocket Leaders can be a challenging endeavor. With their boosted power and ever-changing teams, it's tough to predict what you'll face when confronting Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff. Fear not, as we've conducted thorough research and compiled everything you need to know about these formidable foes. Plus, we've included a list of counter-picks to help you overcome these tricky leaders, no matter which one appears in your area.

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• Where To Find Team GO Rocket Leaders: Sierra, Arlo, & Cliff
• Pokemon GO Rocket Current Sierra Team
• Best Counters for Team Leader Sierra in Pokemon GO
• Pokemon GO Rocket Current Arlo Team
• Best Counters for Team Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO
• Pokemon GO Rocket Current Cliff Team
• Best Counters for Team Leader Cliff in Pokemon GO

Where To Find Team GO Rocket Leaders: Sierra, Arlo, & Cliff

In *Pokemon GO*, locating Team Rocket Leaders isn't as straightforward as encountering a Team Rocket Grunt. To summon a Team GO Rocket Leader, you'll need to defeat six Rocket Grunts first. Each time you defeat a Grunt, they'll drop a Mysterious Component. Collect six of these, and you can assemble a Rocket Radar. Grunts appear randomly at PokeStops, and every six hours, a hot air balloon carrying a Grunt will follow you for 20 minutes before vanishing. Once you've equipped your Rocket Radar, Team GO Rocket Leaders will replace the Grunts at black PokeStops and in the hot air balloons.

Pokemon GO Rocket Current Sierra Team

Sierra, the cunning member of Team GO Rocket, has a versatile team for January 2025. Here's a breakdown of her current lineup:

First Pokemon	Second Pokemon	Third Pokemon
**Skorupi** Bug/Poison	**Sableye** Dark/Ghost	**Houndoom** Dark/Fire
	**Steelix** Ground/Steel	**Nidoqueen** Ground/Poison
	**Milotic** Water	**Gardevoir** Fairy/Psychic

Best Counters for Team Leader Sierra in Pokemon GO

Sierra's current team is diverse, often featuring Dark-type and Psychic-type Pokemon, with Skorupi as her Bug/Poison starter. To counter her effectively, consider these top choices:

Pokemon	Moves
**Terrakion**	Smack Down Rock Slide
**Gengar**	Shadow Claw Shadow Ball
**Excadrill**	Metal Claw Iron Head

Pokemon GO Rocket Current Arlo Team

Arlo, the determined rival of Team GO Rocket, maintains a strong team, with only the first Pokemon varying in January 2025. Here's his current lineup:

First Pokemon	Second Pokemon	Third Pokemon
**Alolan Grimer** Poison/Dark	**Hypno** Psychic	**Metagross** Psychic/Steel
	**Charizard** Flying/Fire	**Scizor** Bug/Steel
	**Gyarados** Flying/Water	**Snorlax** Normal

Best Counters for Team Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO

Arlo's January 2025 team includes a variety of types, making it unpredictable. However, preparing for Flying, Psychic, and Poison types can help you stay ahead. Here are some of the best counters to consider:

Pokemon	Moves
**Tyranitar**	Bite Brutal Swing
**Blaziken**	Fire Spin Blast Burn
**Excadrill**	Mud Slap Drill Run

Pokemon GO Rocket Current Cliff Team

Cliff, the muscular powerhouse of Team GO Rocket, showcases a robust team in January 2025. Here's his current lineup:

First Pokemon	Second Pokemon	Third Pokemon
**Cubone** Ground	**Venusaur** Grass/Poison	**Tyranitar** Dark/Rock
	**Marowak** Ground	**Obstagoon** Dark/Normal
	**Aerodactyl** Flying/Rock	**Crobat** Flying/Poison

Best Counters for Team Leader Cliff in Pokemon GO

Cliff's January 2025 team in *Pokemon GO* is packed with Dark-type Pokemon, ensuring you'll need strong counters. You're guaranteed to face at least one Ground-type due to Cubone as his starter, and there might be Flying and Poison types to deal with as well. Here are some of the best counters to help you triumph:

Pokemon	Moves
**Mamoswine**	Powder Snow Avalanche
**Lucario**	Force Palm Aura Sphere
**Blaziken**	Counter Blast Burn

With this comprehensive guide, you're now equipped to defeat and counter the Team GO Rocket Leaders for January 2025 in *Pokemon GO*. We'll keep updating this article as their teams evolve, ensuring you're always ready for the next challenge in *Pokemon GO*!

*Pokemon GO is available now on mobile devices.*

*The above article was updated on 1/14/2025 by Amanda Kay Oaks to reflect the current Team Go Rocket Leader line-ups and best counters for January 2025.*