How to beat Giovanni and capture his current Shadow Legendery.

And also tips for finding him and the rewards for beating him.

And you might also encounter a few decoy grunts along the way.

Giovanni surrounded by shadow versions of Zapdos, Articuno and Moltres.

Dont be deterred if it takes two, or even three attempts to take him down!

Failing that, Machamp and Lucario are cheaper, more attainable counters.

Good choices include Zarude, Kyogre, and Sky Forme Shaymin.

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Shadow wise, you could use Shadow Swampert, Shadow Kyogre, or Shadow Venusaur.

The best Nidoking countersare Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon and Mega Garchomp (as well as Shadow Mewtwo).

Good choices include Mewtwo, Lunala and Therian Forme Landorus.

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Shadow wise, you could pick Shadow Groudon, Shadow Kyogre, Shadow Garchomp or Shadow Gyarados.

The best Kingdra countersare Fairy-throw in Pokemon.

If you don’t have these Legendary Pokemon though, you could use Togekiss, Gardevoir or Primarina.

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When it comes to Mega Pokemon, you’ll want to use Mega Gardevoir or Mega Diancie.

For Shadow Pokemon, meanwhile, you’ll be looking at Shadow Gardevoir or Shadow Granbull.

Best Palkia Counter

Palkia is weak to Dragon-key in and Fairy-key in Pokemon.

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Giovanni Rewards

You will receive a variety of rewards for defeating Giovanni.

This includes 5,000Stardustand a variety of healing items, such as Max Potions and Max Revives.

Theres also a chance that youll receive aUnova Stone.

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