Whether you’re trying to complete research tasks or want to add powerful Shadow Pokemon to your roster, finding and defeating Pokemon GO‘s Team GO Rocket Leaders can be a pain. With the boosted power of shadow Pokemon and ever-changing teams, it’s hard to know what to expect from Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff.
Of course, we have done our research and have provided you with everything you need to know about the Team GO Rocket leaders. Additionally, you can find a list of counter-picks to help deal with those pesky leaders, regardless of which one flies to your neighborhood.
Where To Find Team GO Rocket Leaders: Sierra, Arlo, & Cliff
Pokemon GO‘s Team Rocket Leaders are elusive, and finding them isn’t as easy as stumbling upon a Team Rocket Grunt. In fact, to spawn a Team GO Rocket Leader, players must first defeat six Rocket Grunts.
Every time you defeat a Rocket Grunt, they will drop a Mysterious Components. Collecting six of these and putting them together will create a Rocket Radar. Grunts will spawn randomly at PokeStops, and a hot air balloon with a Grunt will spawn every six hours, following the player for 20 minutes before it disappears.
Once you have a Rocket Radar equipped, Team GO Rocket Leaders will replace grunts at black PokeStops and in the hot air balloons.
Pokemon GO Rocket Current Sierra Team
Team GO Rocket’s devilish member, Sierra, is as sly on the battlefield as she looks. Her team for October 2024 is as follows:
| First Pokemon | Second Pokemon | Third Pokemon |
|---|---|---|
| RaltsFairy/Psychic |  SableyeDark/Ghost |
 HoundoomDark/Fire |
 SteelixGround/Steel |
 NidoqueenGround/Poison |
|
 MiloticWater |
 GardevoirFairy/Psychic |
Best Counters for Team Leader Sierra in Pokemon GO
Sierra is currently rocking a diverse team, but you will likely face at least a few Dark-type and Pyschic-type Pokemon. Here is a list of some optimal choices when facing the Team Rocket Leader:
| Pokemon | Moves |
|---|---|
 Metagross |
Bullet PunchMeteor Mash |
 Gengar |
Shadow ClawShadow Ball |
 Excadrill |
Metal ClawIron Head |
Pokemon GO Rocket Current Arlo Team
Arlo is the scorned anime rival of Team GO Rocket, and his powerful Pokemon team proves he can roll with the punches. Here is Arlo’s team of Pokemon for October 2024:
| First Pokemon | Second Pokemon | Third Pokemon |
|---|---|---|
 BeldumPsychic/Steel |
 HypnoPsychic |
MetagrossPsychic/Steel |
 CharizardFlying/Fire |
 ScizorBug/Steel |
|
 GyaradosFlying/Water |
Best Counters for Team Leader Arlo in Pokemon GO
Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo has a mixed team for the month of August, with plenty of different types. While his team may seem unpredictable, prepping for Flying, Psychic, and Steel types will help you be ready for Arlo. Here are a few of the best counters you should put on your team:
| Pokemon | Moves |
|---|---|
 Tyranitar |
BiteBrutal Swing |
 Blaziken |
Fire SpinBlast Burn |
| Excadrill |
Mud SlapDrill Run |
Pokemon GO Rocket Current Cliff Team
The brawn of Team GO Rocket is none other than Cliff. And to match his chiseled jawline and rock-hard abs, here is his team of tough Pokemon featured during October 2024:
| First Pokemon | Second Pokemon | Third Pokemon |
|---|---|---|
 Galarian ZigzagoonDark/Normal |
 VenusaurGrass/Poison |
TyranitarDark/Rock |
 MarowakGround |
 ObstagoonDark/Normal |
|
 AerodactylFlying/Rock |
 CrobatFlying/Poison |
Best Counters for Team Leader Cliff in Pokemon GO
Cliff’s October 2024 team in Pokemon GO features quite a few Dark-type Pokemon, so make sure you’re equipped to take ’em out. There are a few potential Flying and Poison-types to contend with as well.
To ensure you have your best foot forward, here is a list of the best counters to take into battle:
| Pokemon | Moves |
|---|---|
 Mamoswine |
Powder SnowAvalanche |
 Lucario |
Force PalmAura Sphere |
| Blaziken |
CounterBlast Burn |
And that’s everything you need to know about how to beat and counter the Team GO Rocket Leaders for October 2024 in Pokemon GO. We will continue to update this article as their teams change to make sure you’re always prepared for what Pokemon GO throws at you next!
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The above article was updated on 10/8/2024 by Amanda Kay Oaks to reflect the current Team Go Rocket Leader line-ups and best counters for October 2024.