As we step into January 2025, trainers in Pokémon GO can anticipate the return of Arlo, a prominent leader of Team Rocket. This provides a fantastic opportunity to claim rare rewards after defeating him. Arlo brings back a familiar lineup from the Galarian Expedition: Taken Over event, but players can enhance their chances of victory by utilizing new counters, helping them approach Giovanni more effectively.
To confront Arlo, players must first gather Mysterious Components to construct the Rocket Radar. This entails defeating six distinct Team Rocket Grunts; for instance, defeating the Ke Ke Ke Ke Grunt nets one necessary part. However, trainers should be aware that there’s only a 33% chance of encountering Arlo, as the Radar can also direct you to Sierra or Cliff, other Team Rocket leaders.
Arlo’s Lineup & Counters (January 2025)
Study Different Types To Find The Best Counters
When you face Arlo, expect to battle against his Shadow Pokémon, which are stronger versions of standard Pokémon. The fight consists of three waves; the first wave contains a fixed Pokémon, while the second and third waves feature one of three potential options. This unpredictability complicates your strategy against Arlo.
Here’s a breakdown of Arlo’s potential Pokémon lineup and effective counters:
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Wave |
Pokémon |
Type |
Weaknesses |
Best Counters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (Shadow) Beldum | Steel/Psychic | Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground |
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| 2 | (Shadow) Hypno | Psychic | Bug, Dark, Ghost |
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| 2 | (Shadow) Charizard | Fire/Flying | Rock, Electric, Water |
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| 2 | (Shadow) Gyarados | Water/Flying | Rock, Electric |
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| 3 | (Shadow) Scizor | Steel/Bug | Fire |
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| 3 | (Shadow) Snorlax | Normal | Fighting |
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| 3 | (Shadow) Metagross | Steel/Psychic | Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground |
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Among the best strategies to defeat Arlo features a lineup like:
- Chandelure
- Lucario
- Electivire
Chandelure shines against Arlo’s Shadow Beldum, Scizor, Metagross, and Hypno due to its Ghost and Fire typings, delivering super-effective attacks that quickly dispatch foes. Electivire also stands out as a solid counter to Shadow Gyarados, leveraging its Electric-type moves to exploit Gyarados’ vulnerabilities.
Tyranitar proves itself capable as it can effectively counter Charizard, Beldum, and Metagross through its Rock and Dark-type moves. Meanwhile, Lucario could potentially take down Shadow Snorlax in the final round. Its Steel-type defense ensures it can withstand attacks from other Pokémon, thereby maintaining flexibility in your strategy.
Rewards For Beating Arlo (January 2025)
Gain Multiple Different Items In Various Bundles
Upon successfully defeating Arlo and his Pokémon waves, you will be rewarded with 1,000 Stardust. Additionally, there’s a chance to capture Arlo’s Shadow Beldum, which may even present a rare shiny variant, with a mere 1 in 64 odds of encountering one.
As you overcome this formidable Team Rocket leader, you’ll also receive two randomized item bundles. These bundles contain valuable resources, including Max Revives and Hyper Potions, but the specific items you receive are random.
Here are some potential rewards from the item bundles:
- 1x You Become Stone
- 4x Revives
- 2x Max Revives
- 4x Hyper Potions
- 2x Max Potions
- 1x 12km Strange Egg
Hatching the 12km Strange Egg is a particularly enticing reward, as it can yield strong Pokémon, making it one of the most desirable outcomes from beating Arlo. Each item bundle is awarded to you along with your Stardust as soon as the encounter with Shadow Beldum concludes. Successfully defeating Arlo in Pokémon GO this January sets you on the path to challenge Giovanni for even greater rewards.
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