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Pokémon GO – Giovanni Lineup and Best Counters for October 2026 Takeover

Pokemon GO players can study these counters and roster updates to prepare to defeat Team Rocket’s Giovanni in October 2026.

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Team Rocket is taking over Pokémon GO once again and fans of the mobile game will want to update their counter rosters to prepare for the big incoming battle against Team Rocket’s leader.

Giovanni Harvest Festival LineUp and Best counters

Pokemon GO players are celebrating the Harvest Festival this week, but Team Rocket is trying to show up to ruin the fun. Trainers will need to prepare for some intense battles throughout early October during the Taken Over event.

To find Giovanni this month, players need an unused Super Rocket Radar.........

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