Want to know how to defeat Pokémon Go’s Arlo? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Just like the other team leaders, Arlo can switch around his line-up and be a pretty big threat, though the risks in this case are well worth the excellent rewards. As such, we’ve put together a list of the best counters to use against him, giving you a major edge in battle.
With such a huge list of Pokémon to pick from and so many different types of moves, it can be a real challenge to know what team to choose when facing up against the masters. But in this Arlo guide, we will tell you exactly what to pick to counter each of his possible choices this month, making sure you can continue your journey to be the very best. We recommend you take a look at our Pokédex and Pokémon Go promo codes for similar content.
Now, let’s get into the best Pokémon Go Arlo counters.
What are the best Pokémon Go Arlo counters for Nidoran ♂?
Arlo will always use Shadow Nidoran ♂ as his first Pokémon. Luckily, it’s a pretty easy opponent to beat. we recommend you use these Pokémon to take it down.
- Garchomp – Mud Shot and Earth Power
- Mewtwo – Confusion and Psystrike
- Alakazam – Confusion and Psychic
What are the best Pokémon Go Arlo counters for Crobat?
For Arlo’s Crobat we recommend you use a psychic, rock, electric, or ice-type Pokémon to take it down.
- Alakazam – Confusion and Psychic
- Mewtwo – Confusion and Psystrike
- Espeon – Confusion and Psychic
What are the best Pokémon Go Arlo counters for Steelix?
Arlo’s Shadow Steelix is a ground/steel-type Pokémon. To counter it, it’s a good idea to choose a Pokémon with fighting, fire, ground, or water-type moves.
- Garchomp – Mud Shot and Earth Power
- Lucario – Counter and Aura Sphere
- Swampert – Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
What are the best Pokémon Go Arlo counters for Cradily?
Cradily is a rock/grass-type Pokémon. Here are the ‘mons we’ve chosen as potential counters.
- Lucario – Counter and Aura Sphere
- Metagross – Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Galarian Darmanitan – Ice Fang and Avalanche
What are the best Pokémon Go Arlo counters for Scizor?
Arlo may pick Shadow Scizor – this Pokémon is only weak to fire-type moves, so choose any of these hot ‘mons below.
- Reshiram – fire fang and overheat
- Standard Darmanitan – fire fang and overheat
- Moltres – fire spin and overheat or fire blast
What are the best Pokémon Go Arlo counters for Armaldo?
Armaldo is weak to rock, steel, and water attacks. We recommend using any of these Pokémon to take it down.
- Swampert – Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
- Metagross – Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Kyogre – Waterfall and Surf
What are the best Pokémon Go Arlo counters for Charizard?
Arlo’s Shadow Charizard is a flying/fire-type Pokémon. To counter it, it’s a good idea to choose a Pokemon with water, rock, or electric-type moves.
- Kyogre – waterfall and hydro pump
- Zekrom – charge beam and wild charge
- Omastar – rock throw and rock slide
What rewards do I get for beating Arlo?
When you defeat Arlo, or any other Team Go Rocket Leader, you will gain some awesome rewards. You will always get 1,000 Stardust and a random selection of two of the following items:
- A 12km egg
- One Revive
- One Max Revive
- One Max Potion
- One Unova Stone
- One Sinnoh Stone
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