In August 2023, Pokemon GO players will face a tough opponent, Sierra from Team GO Rocket. While there are many Grunts to battle, it is the leaders and boss of Team GO Rocket that pose the biggest challenge. To confront them, players must gather six Mysterious Components and combine them to create a Rocket Radar. This radar enables players to locate and engage in battle with the Team GO Rocket leaders.
When facing Sierra, it is crucial for Pokemon GO players to prepare thoroughly. Her battle lineup is unpredictable, so understanding her roster and devising a solid strategy is essential. By defeating Sierra, players not only earn various rewards but also have the opportunity to rescue a Shadow Pokemon and add it to their Pokedex. Before taking on Sierra, it is important to know everything about her battle style and tactics.
How to Beat Sierra in Pokemon GO
The battle with Sierra comprises three phases, with each phase having a different level of battle expertise. While the second and third phases feature an unpredictable lineup, the opponent in the first phase remains the same. During the latter phases, Pokemon GO players are left wondering as Sierra has multiple options. To defeat Sierra and uncover their weaknesses, one must analyze the meta of her battle roster.
Phases | Pokemon |
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Second Phase |
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Third Phase |
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Sierra’s First Phase Counters
Sierra's first phase features a Shadow Geodude. It is the only predictable phase for Pokemon GO players to prepare a suitable counter.
Shadow Geodude
Type: Ground and Rock
Weakness: Fighting, Ice, Ground, Grass, Water, and Steel-type
Resistance: Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, and Rock-type
Shadow Geodude Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip |
Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade |
Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Blizzard |
Swampert | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
Kingler | Bubble | Crab hammer |
Tsareena | Magical Leaf | Grass Knot |
Tangrowth | Vine Whip | Power Whip |
Feraligatr | Water Gun | Water Gun |
Sierra’s Second Phase Counters
In Sierra's second phase, the range of possibilities for the Team GO Rocket leader's Pokémon includes Shadow Steelix, Shadow Gardevoir, and Shadow Sableye. The varied lineup of Pokémon GO adversaries in this fight adds significant difficulty, but employing effective counters that perform well in most scenarios can pave the way to success.
Shadow Steelix
Type: Steel and Ground
Weakness: Fighting, Fire, Water, and Ground-type
Resistance: Poison, Electric, Rock, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, and Steel-type
Shadow Steelix Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
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Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Surf |
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare |
Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
Darmanitan | Incinerate | Overheat |
Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast |
Shadow Gardevoir
Type: Psychic and Fairy
Weakness: Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type
Resistance: Dragon, Fighting, and Psychic-type
Shadow Gardevoir Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
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Gengar | Lick | Sludge Bomb |
Attack Deoxys | Poison Jab | Zap Cannon |
Nihilego | Acid | Sludge Bomb |
Origin Giratina | Shadow Claw | Shadow Force |
Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash |
Roserade | Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb |
Chandelure | Metal Claw | Iron Head |
Confined Hoopa | Astonish | Shadow Ball |
Shadow Sableye
Type: Dark and Ghost
Weakness: Fairy-type
Resistance: Normal, Psychic, Fighting, and Poison-type
Shadow Sableye Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
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Gardevoir | Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
Xurkitree | Spark | Dazzling Gleam |
Togekiss | Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
Granbull | Charm | Play Rough |
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Zacian | Metal Claw | Play Rough |
Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade |
Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Surf |
Sierra’s Third Phase Counters
The final stages of the fierce battle against Sierra escalate the level of difficulty, presenting players with a perplexing trial in Pokemon GO. The utmost formidable adversaries make their appearance in the third stage. During this phase, Sierra has the option to choose either Shadow Houndoom, Shadow Gyarados, or Shadow Victreebel as her formidable representative.
Shadow Houndoom
Type: Dark and Fire
Weakness: Rock, Fighting, Ground, and Water-type
Resistance: Psychic, Fire, Dark, Grass, Ghost, Ice, and Steel-type
Shadow Houndoom Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
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Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Original Pulse |
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump |
Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide |
Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Rock Wrecker |
Shadow Gyarados
Type: Water and Flying
Weakness: Electric and Rock-type
Resistance: Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, and Water-type
Shadow Gyarados Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
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Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge |
Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt |
Therian Thundurus | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt |
Electivire | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge |
Zapdos | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt |
Raikou | Volt Switch | Wild Charge |
Magnezone | Charge Beam | Wild Charge |
Tapu Koko | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt |
Shadow Victreebel
Type: Grass and Poison
Weakness: Psychic, Flying, Ice, and Fire-type
Resistance: Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Water-type
Shadow Victreebel Counters | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
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Unbound Hoopa | Confusion | Psychic |
Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike |
Attack Deoxys | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost |
Alakazam | Confusion | Psychic |
Espeon | Confusion | Psychic |
Confined Hoopa | Confusion | Psychic |
Lunala | Confusion | Psychic |
Tapu Lele | Confusion | Future Sight |
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.
