Pokemon Go Sierra Counters July 2023

Pokemon Go Sierra Counters: Taking down Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra is a formidable challenge. Not only does her Pokemon have a higher CP than the trainer but also they are Shadow-boosted. Sierra’s lineup changes after each Team Go Rocket Takeover and following the event spanning June 21-25, her strengths and weaknesses have changed.

In order to fight Sierra in Pokemon Go, trainers need to first collect six Mysterious Components by defeating Team Go Grunts. Six Mysterious Components combine to form a Rocket Radar that can be used to locate Team Go Leaders on the map. There are three in total: Cliff, Arlo, and Sierra, led by their leader – Giovanni.

Team Go Grunts hint at the Pokemon types they will use before the battle. Trainers adjust their battle party accordingly. However, they have difficulties with Team Go Rocket Leaders as they have a combination of highly-developed Pokemon types.

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Pokemon Go Siera July 2023 lineup and counters

Since there are three Team Go Leaders on the map, the chance of finding Siera with the Rocket Radar is 33%. She uses a mix of Rock, Grass, Steel, Dark, and Water types. In this guide, trainers will learn how to be one step ahead by analysing which and what type of Pokemon she will use in the three phases.

Pokemon Go Sierra Phase 1: Shadow Geodude

Siera’s first Pokemon is always Geodude. For the best start, use a strong and speedy Pokemon with low TTFA to burn through the opponent’s shields. This will leave the other stronger CP Pokemon exposed to damaging Charged Attacks.

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Geodude is a dual Ground/Rock-type Pokemon. It is less effective against Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type types while being vulnerable to Grass and Water-type attacks. Given below is a mix of legendary/non-legendary ‘Mons and movesets which are guaranteed to succeed against Sierra’s Geodude.

Torterra: Razor Leaf (Grass) with Frenzy Plant (Grass) or Stone Edge (Rock)
Swampert: Mud Shot (Ground) with Hydro Cannon (Water) or Earthquake (Ground)
Kyogre: Waterfall (Water) with Surf (Water) or Origin Pulse (Water)
Rhyperior: Mud Slap (Ground) with Rock Wrecker (Rock) or Surf (Water)
Vaporeon: Water Gun (Water) with Hydro Pump (Water) or Aqua Tail (Water)

Pokemon Go Sierra Phase 2: Shadow Steelix, Shadow Gardevoir, or Shadow Sableye

Here’s when the battle gets tricky. Sierra’s choices for the second Pokémon unusually varied so picking a correct counter becomes important. Gardevoir is vulnerable to Ghost, Poison, and Steel but the same moves do half damage to Sableye and Steelix.

It is thus recommended to use specific all-rounders to counter anything Sierra throws at you in the second stage. Note that Fairy types in the battle party would be risky. Learn all the type advantages and disadvantages to select the correct move during battle.

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Below is a list of Pokemon and movesets that can ace Sierra’s phase two challenges:-

Tyranitar: Smack Down (Rock) or Iron Tail (Steel) as Quick Moves with Brutal Swing (Dark) & Stone Edge (Rock) as Charged Moves
Dragonite: Steel Wing (Steel) with Draco Meteor (Dragon)
Hydreigon: Dragon Breath (Dragon) with Brutal Swing (Dark) or Flash Cannon (Steel)
Charizard: Fire Spin (Fire) with Blast Burn (Fire) & Dragon Claw (Dragon)
Lucario: Bullet Punch (Steel) with Shadow Ball (Dark)

TMs help in flashing/replacing moves in selected Pokemons. To use a TM, go to your Bag and scroll down. Select either Elite TM, Charged TM, or Quick TM, and then click on the ‘Mon to use.

Pokemon Go Sierra Phase 3: Shadow Gyarados, Shadow Houndoom, or Shadow Victreebel

All three Pokemon in Sierra’s third phase are dual types. The Pokemon mentioned above can inflict massive damage to Gyrados, Houndoom, and Victreebel, depending on the situation as well energy for the Charged Attacks. To avoid defeat, a strong Pokemon should be placed at the end of the battle party.

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Below is a list of Pokemon and movesets that could deal the finishing blow to Sierra in Pokemon Go:-

Glaceon: Frost Breath (Ice) with Avalanche (Ice)
Mamoswine: Powder Snow (Ice) with Stone Edge (Rock)
Riolu: Counter (Fighting) with Close Combat (Fight) & Shadow Ball (Dark)
Heatran: Fire Spin (Fire) with Flamethrower (Fire) or Magma Storm (Fire)
Volcarona: Bug Bite (Bug) with Bug Buzz (Bug) & Overheat (Fire)

Prioritize Pokemon with two Charged Moves. One can take less Energy while the other does more damage with more required energy. Also, make sure that the chosen ones for the battle party have an IV above 85.

Rewards for defeating Sierra in Pokemon Go include 1000 Stardust and two items from the prize pool consisting of Revives and Potions, the rare Unova Stone, and a 12 KM egg. A Shadow Geodude encounter will also pop up.

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