To successfully defeat Sierra in Pokémon GO during November 2024, you should familiarize yourself with the various weaknesses in her formidable team. This knowledge will help you come prepared with the right counter Pokémon. While facing Sierra can be challenging due to the need to overcome three waves of Shadow Pokémon, the effort is rewarding thanks to the prizes you can earn. The first Pokémon she uses will always be the same, while the second and third members will vary across multiple options.
If you haven’t faced Sierra yet, you need to approach her in a specific way. Similar to when you hunt Rocket Leader Arlo, you’ll first need to defeat six Rocket Grunts to receive a Mysterious Component. After collecting enough components, you can assemble a Rocket Radar, allowing you to challenge Sierra. Despite her formidable Shadow Pokémon, which boasts higher stats, you can still come out on top by selecting your team wisely to exploit her Pokémon’s vulnerabilities.
Sierra’s Team & Counters in Pokémon GO (November 2024)
Overview of Pokémon & Their Weaknesses
To tackle Sierra’s lineup in Pokémon GO this November, you’ll want to prepare counters for her newly revealed team, which includes Ralts, Steelix, and Houndoom. Ralts will always be her first choice, but her last two Pokémon can be one of three options each randomly, such as Ralts, Milotic, and Sableye. Each of her Pokémon has different types and weaknesses, so you’ll need to strategize accordingly, just as you would for bosses during Max Mondays.
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Pokémon |
Type |
Weaknesses |
Counters |
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1 |
Ralts |
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2 |
Steelix |
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2 |
Milotic |
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2 |
Sableye |
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3 |
Gardevoir |
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3 |
Houndoom |
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3 |
Nidoqueen |
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While Sierra’s team has a variety of potential weaknesses, targeting some common vulnerabilities can provide a greater advantage. For example, both Ralts and Gardevoir are weak against Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type moves. You could start with a Metagross, switch it out to deal with her second Pokémon, then bring it back in to take on Gardevoir if she uses it last.
For additional strategies, consider bringing in a strong Fighting-type Pokémon, such as a Gen-5 Legendary, to counter Steelix and Houndoom if both are present. Remember, if your team isn’t well-suited to tackle Sierra’s specific lineup, you can exit the battle, adjust your Pokémon, and dive back in.
Rewards for Defeating Sierra in Pokémon GO
Rewards: Strange Eggs, Healing Items & More
Once you’ve managed to take down Sierra, you can expect a range of rewards for overcoming this skilled Team Rocket leader. These may include 1000 Stardust, a chance to catch her Shadow Ralts during an encounter, and a selection of valuable items. Similar to the rewards offered for defeating Sierra in October, you’ll receive beneficial healing supplies, evolution items, and even Eggs. These rewards can be crucial if you’re running short on Potions or looking for specific evolutionary stones to enhance your Pokédex. Below is the list of bundled items you can receive:
- 12KM Strange Egg
- Unova Stone
- Four Hyper Potions
- Two Max Potions
- Four Revives
- Two Max Revives
Of all these rewards, Strange Eggs are particularly valuable as they can only be obtained from defeating Rocket Leaders, making them highly sought after. Plus, collecting extra Unova Stones can be quite beneficial if you’re aiming to evolve specific Gen-5 Pokémon. If you’re fortunate enough to hatch a red Strange Egg, you could end up with Sandile, Vullaby, Pawniard, Deino, Pancham, Salandit, Larvitar, or Vavroom. To obtain these rewards in Pokémon GO, focus on using counters like Metagross, Chandelure, and Gengar to exploit her Pokémon’s weaknesses and secure your victory against this cunning Team Rocket Leader.