The fight against Team GO Rocket leaders Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra will continue through August 2021 in Pokémon GO. Their teams have changed a lot over the past few months, so you might need a refresher on the best counters against them. Or maybe you took a break from the game and came back right after GO Fest 2021. No matter how you find yourself facing one of these three powerful enemies, we're here to help. Here's how to beat Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra in August 2021 for Pokémon GO.
How to Beat Team GO Rocket Leaders
If you're a seasoned Pokémon GO trainer and have battled these three before without much fuss, you can step forward for top counters against their current roster. But here are some important tips on how to beat them that always come in handy no matter what Pokemon they throw at you.
To start, we should start with your starter. Whichever Pokemon you actually want to use first should usually take up your second or third slot. Once the battle has started, you must immediately switch to them. What this will do is Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra suspend their attack for about 3 seconds. During this time, you can deal free damage and gain energy for your charged attack.
And the other thing to note is to use this charged attack as soon as it becomes available. Unlike Team GO Rocket Grunts, Team Leaders will use their shields for the first two charged attacks you use. So if you have one that requires low energy, throw it as quickly as possible because nothing will do any damage anyway. What you gain is that both of their shields are burned, allowing massive damage and type-matching charged attacks to hit later.
Keep these things in mind and use the counters below and you'll know how to beat Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra in August 2021.
How to Beat Arlo – August 2021
For August 2021, Arlo will launch the fight with Venonat.
Tour 1
Counters Venonat
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Fire Blast
- Jirachi with confusion and desire for misfortune
- Entei with Fire Fang and overheating
- Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Earthquake
2nd round
Crobat, Ursaring or Manectric will be your enemies for Round 2.
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 and earthquake
- Giratina (Origin) with dragon tail and threatening wind
- Obstagoon with Counter and Cross Chop
- Dragonite with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw
Manual meters
- Garchomp with Mud Shot and Sand Tomb
- Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Rock Wrecker
- Flygon with Mud Shot and Dragon Claw
- Torterra with Razon Leafe and Sand Tomb
Tour 3
Vileplume, Magnezone or Scizor will be Arlo's last Pokémon in August 2021.
Vilefeather Counters
- Burn Genesect with Fury Cutter and Techno Blast Burn
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
- Dialga with Dragon's Breath and Iron Head
- Giratina (Origin) avec Shadow Claw et Shadow Ball
Magnezone meters
- Garchomp with Mud Shot and Sand Tomb
- Stunfisk with Mud Shot and Mud Bomb
- Excadrill with Mud Shot and Drill Run
- Groudon with Mud Shot and Fire Punch
scissor counters
- Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Brave Bird
- Reshiram with Fire Fang and Overheat
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Fire Blast
- Charizard with Ember and Dragon Claw
And that's how to beat Arlo in Pokémon GO for August 2021. Next, the best counters against Cliff.
How To Beat Cliff – August 2021
Cliff starts the fight with Seedot.
Tour 1
Seed counters
- Reshiram with Fire Fang and Draco Meteor
- Giratina with Shadow Claw and Dragon Claw
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Fire Blast
- Dialga with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor
2nd round
Cliff's August 2021 team uses Poliwrath, Kingler or Hariyama for the second round.
Poliwrath Counters
- Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike
- Togekiss with charm and dazzling brilliance
- Lugia with extrasensory and future vision
- Dragonite with dragon tail and dragon claw
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 with Incinerate and Brave Bird
- Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
- Victini with confusion and psychic
- Celebi with confusion and psychic
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
- Machamp with Counter and Cross Chop
- Pangoro with rumble and close combat
Sharpedo Counters
- Virizion with Quick Attack and Leaf Blade
- Lucario with meter and Aura Sphere
- Chesnaught with Vine Whip and Superpower
- Sylveon with charm and last resort
Torterra counters
- Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Brave Bird
- Yveltal with Snarl and Hurricane
- Burn Genesect with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
- Articuno with Ice Shard and Icy Wind
And that's how to beat Cliff in Pokémon GO for August 2021. Keep reading to find out how to beat Sierra.
How to Beat Sierra – August 2021
Shiny Seedot has many players taking on Sierra in August 2021.
Tour 1
Sneasel Counters
- Obstagoon with Counter and Night Slash
- Conkeldurr with counter and dynamic punch
- Heatran with Fire Spin and Stone Edge
- Regice with Rock Smash and Focus Blast
2nd round
The next ones for Sierra will be Ampharos, Granbull or Gliscor.
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
And for Sierra's last trick, she'll use Houndoom, Kingdra, or Drapion.
Houndoom counters
- Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
- Omastar with Mud Shot and Rock Slide
- Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon
- Regirock with Lock-On and Stone Edge
Kingdra counters
- Giratina (Altered) with Shadow Claw and Dragon Claw
- Lugia with Dragon Tail and Sky Attack
- Togekiss with charm and dazzling brilliance
- Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
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 how to beat Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra with the best counter in Pokémon GO for August 2021. Once you've beaten them a few times, you might be ready to take on Giovanni, so check out this guide if you want some aid.
