Use this guide to easily take down any Team GO Rocket Grunts!
One of the most frequent events in Pokémon Go (second only to catching Pokémon) is crossing paths with a Team GO Rocket Grunt. While these villainous troublemakers are usually easy to defeat, sometimes their Pokémon lineup can surprise you with a change that includes a stronger-than-usual Pokémon.
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In this guide, we cover each possible roster for the Team GO Rocket Grunts and the best way to counter them.
All Pokémon Go Grunts Teams and Counters
Currently, there is only one way to determine what kind of Pokémon you're going to battle against when you run into a Grunt: their catchphrase. What may surprise you is that no matter what they say, it will determine what kind of Pokémon you should put into your own roster before the battle begins.
To make things easy, we've sorted the catchphrases alphabetically below. To go to that list of Pokémon, simply click whichever phrase matches what is said by the Team GO Rocket Grunt you've encountered.
Notes: This is a temporary lineup. Generally, the Grunt who uses Water Pokémon will use Pokémon that are more difficult to defeat. Regardless, it's still best to counter with Electric or Grass Pokémon.
Type: Water
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Option #1:
Magikarp
Magikarp
Magikarp
Option #2:
Gyarados
Option #3
Best Counter:
Electric or Grass
This buff physique isn’t just for show!
Type: Fighting
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Option #1:
Hitmonlee
Hitmonlee
Hitmontop
Option #2:
Hitmonchan
Hitmonchan
Option #3
Hitmontop
Hitmontop
Best Counter:
Psychic
Wherever there is light, there is also shadow.
Type: Dark
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Option #1:
Alolan Grimer
Muk
Alolan Muk
Option #2:
Alolan Rattata
Alolan Raticate
Option #3
Best Counter:
Fighting
You’ll be defeated into the ground!
Type: Ground
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Option #1:
Wooper
Donphan
Hippowdon
Option #2:
Phanpy
Hippopotas
Quagsire
Option #3
Best Counter:
Grass
You’re gonna be frozen in your tracks.
Type: Ice
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Option #1:
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandslash
Lapras
Option #2:
Alolan Vulpix
Snover
Abomasnow
Option #3
Swinub
Cloyster
Best Counter:
Fire or Steel
You're no match for my iron will!
Type: Ice
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Option #1:
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandshrew
Aggron
Option #2:
Alolan Diglett
Lairon
Scizor
Option #3
Aron
Metang
Best Counter:
Fire or Ground
That's all there is to know about the Team Go Rocket Grunts currently in the game! This list has changed before and may change again, so be sure to check back any time there is an update!
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About the Author
Shane Foley is both a huge gamer and a Contributing Writer at Pro Game Guides. He's been gaming ever since the Nintendo 64 came out, and he knows everything there is to know about Pokémon, Fire Emblem, Zelda, and several other Nintendo franchises.
next to its name has a chance to be the Pokémon you rescue when you defeat the Grunt.
Shane Foley is both a huge gamer and a Contributing Writer at Pro Game Guides. He's been gaming ever since the Nintendo 64 came out, and he knows everything there is to know about Pokémon, Fire Emblem, Zelda, and several other Nintendo franchises.