Can you encounter Giovanni more than once?

You can encounter Giovanni more than once, but only once per month, as he can only be fought once per month, with a new set of Team Go Rocket Special Research typically rolling out every few months, which leads to battling Giovanni. The Super Rocket Radar is required to encounter Giovanni, and it can be obtained through Team Go Rocket quest rewards, which are usually released every few months, allowing players to battle Giovanni again.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. How often can you fight Giovanni in Pokémon Go? You can fight Giovanni once per month, as long as you have a Super Rocket Radar, which can be obtained through Team Go Rocket quest rewards that typically roll out every few months.
2. How do I encounter Giovanni again? You can encounter Giovanni again by completing the Team Go Rocket Special Research, which typically rolls out every few months, and using a Super Rocket Radar to locate him.
3. Can you rematch against Giovanni? Yes, you can rematch against Giovanni if you lose, and your Super Rocket Radar will be consumed if you win.

Pokémon and Counters

4. What is Giovanni’s second Pokémon? Giovanni’s second Pokémon will be one of Poison- and Ground-type Nidoking, Ground- and Rock-type Rhyperior, or Dragon- and Ground-type Garchomp.
5. How do you beat Giovanni the second time? To beat Giovanni the second time, you’ll need to use effective counters against his Shadow Nidoking, Shadow Rhyperior, or Shadow Garchomp, such as Galarian Legendary Birds.
6. What are the rewards for beating Giovanni? The rewards for defeating Giovanni include a rise in your Hero medal, 5000 Stardust, and 3 Item Bundles containing random items such as Revives, Max Revives, and Hyper Potions.

Radar and Research

7. Do you keep your Super Rocket Radar if you lose to Giovanni? Yes, you will not lose a Super Rocket Radar if you lose against Giovanni.
8. Can you rematch Giovanni in a balloon? No, you’ll have to wait for a different balloon if you want to challenge a different Team GO Rocket leader, but if you have a Super Rocket Radar equipped, the next balloon will be piloted by Giovanni himself.
9. How do I get a Super Rocket Radar? You can get a Super Rocket Radar through Team Go Rocket quest rewards, which typically roll out every few months.

Giovanni’s Team and Pokémon

10. What is Giovanni’s strongest Pokémon? Giovanni’s strongest Pokémon is Mewtwo, followed by Rhyperior, Kangaskhan, Nidoking, Honchkrow, Nidoqueen, Marowak, and Dugtrio.
11. Does Giovanni have a wife in Pokémon? Giovanni was married to Arianna, but they divorced after 3 weeks, and she joined Team Rocket to see her son.
12. What is Giovanni’s next legendary Pokémon in 2023? Giovanni’s next legendary Pokémon in 2023 is Shadow Regirock, which can be encountered in October 2023.

Research and Requirements

13. Why am I not getting Giovanni special research? You are not getting Giovanni Special Research because it’s only assigned to trainers who’ve already completed A Troubling Situation Special Research.
14. Can you encounter Giovanni more than once per month? No, you can only encounter Giovanni once per month, as he can only be fought once per month.
15. Is Shadow Regice worth it? Shadow Regice is not really worth the investment, as the Shadow Boost only helps it out a fair amount, making it about on par with mediocre Ice Types post-boost.