Pokémon GO: How do I get a Super Radar Rocket?

Want to battle Giovanni in Pokémon GO? To find out where he's hiding, you'll need a Super Radar Rocket !

In this guide, find out how to get your hands on this essential tool for detecting the boss from Team GO Rocket. We'll take you through it step by step how to get a Super Radar Rocket in Pokémon GO.

How to get a Super Radar Rocket

The Super Radar Rocket is a rare and precious item that helps find Giovanni.

The only way to track down the leader of Team GO Rocket, this very special radar is essential if you really want to battle him. Only with a Super Rocket Radar can you locate Giovanni's hideout. and challenge him to a duel.

Step 1: Complete the Special Studies

The only way to get a Super Radar Rocket in Pokémon GO is to complete the Special studies of Team GO Rocket.

It was only from level 8 you can unlock one. This is theSpecial study "A troubling situation which serves as an introduction to Team GO Rocket and the Shadow Pokémon.

Others Special Team GO Rocket studies await you on your Pokémon GO adventures. It should be noted, however, that they are rare and precious. They are only available seasonally.

On the program:

• you'll need to catch, evolve and recharge Pokémon,
• but also to purify dark Pokémon,
• or defeat Team GO Rocket henchmen.

Important! You will only be able to unlockone Special Study at a time. As long as a previous one is still in progress, you will not be able to access the next one.

Step 2: Defeat the leaders of Team GO Rocket

You have completed several Special studies by Team GO RocketBut still no Super Radar Rocket in sight? That's because the hardest part is yet to come!

The next step is to face and defeat the leaders of Team GO Rocket : Arlo, Cliff and Sierra. They're powerful Trainers whose battle-hardened Pokémon will give you a hard time!

But don't panic! All you need to do is gather the best Pokémon to battle the trio.

But which Pokémon to choose to take on the leaders of Team GO Rocket? We tell you all about it!

1. Arlo

Pokémon 1: Terhal

Pokémon 2: Leviator OR Firecracker OR Hypnomad

Pokémon 3: Metalosse OR Cizayox OR Ronflex

To defeat Arlo, the best strategy is to assemble a super team of Pokémon of the type Fire, Electrik and Darkness/Spectrum. For example, you can choose one of these three teams:

• Mega-Braségali, Raikou, Lugulabre
• Entei, Magnezone, Mega-Ectoplasma
• Simiabraz, Mega-Elecsprint, Giratina

2. Cliff

Pokémon 1: Galar's Zigzaton

Pokémon 2: Florizarre OR Ptera OR Ossatueur

Pokémon 3: Tyranocif OR Ixon OR Nostenfer

The perfect Pokémon to take on Cliff are those from Combat and Ice type.

You can then put together a dream team like one of these three examples:

• Mega-Lucario, Artikodin , Mackogneur
• Terrakium, Mega-Oniglali, Glaivodo
• Bétochef, Mammochon, Dimoret

3. Sierra

Pokémon 1: Tarsal

Pokémon 2: Ténéfix OR Steelix OR Milobellus

Pokémon 3: Demolosse OR Nidoqueen OR Gardevoir

So, to counter Sierra, the ideal would be to compose your team with one Pokémon of each of these types: Steel/Poison/Spectre, Water/Soil and Électrik/Plante/Fée.

Your deadly trio could be one of these three team suggestions:

• Mega-Ectoplasma, Kyogre, Magnezone
• Dialga, Pingoléon, Méga-Élecsrptint
• Lugulabre, Mega-Laggron, Katagami

Step 3: Using the Super Radar Rocket in Pokémon Go

Once the infernal trio has been vanquished, Professor Willow will finally give you the long-awaited reward: the Super Radar Rocket which will lead you to Giovanni!

You can use the precious gadget to track down Giovanni right away:

• Visit your bag of items,
• Then select the Super Radar Rocket,

• Click on "Activate to get your Super Radar Rocket up and running!

Once your Super Radar Rocket is activated, it will allow you to find Giovanni's hideout OR attract a Team Go Rocket hot air balloon with Giovanni inside.

Important! The Super Radar Rocket won't take you straight to boss, as it also shows the lair of the Henchmen disguised as Giovanni. You will then have to investigate each Rocket PokéStop, crossing your fingers that you will finally find the real Giovanni.

So what do you do once you've finally come face to face with Team GO Rocket's big boss? In our dedicated article, you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to beating Giovanni in Pokémon GO and capture his dark Pokémon!

Why do you need a Super Radar Rocket?

Thanks to Super Radar Rocket, you can find and confront Giovanni. Defeating Team Go Rocket's big boss offers many useful advantages:

• Capturing Rare dark Pokémon,
• Meet and capture a powerful Pokémon obscur légendaire,
• Winning exclusive rewards : 5,000 Stardust, Potions, Revivals...

More importantly, having a Super Radar Rocket also allows you to progress in the history of Team GO Rocket, and therefore in your own Pokémon GO adventure!

And for even more interesting bonuses and rewards, our article on Pokémon GO promo codes may be of interest to you.

FAQs

What's the difference between a Radar Rocket and a Super Radar Rocket?

With the Radar RocketYou'll find nothing but the lair of Team GO Rocket's leaders and henchmen.

the Super Radar Rocket is a more powerful version that locates the position of boss, Giovanni.

Are there other ways to obtain a Super Radar Rocket?

No, only the steps listed above will allow you to obtain a Super Radar Rocket.

Can I get a Super Radar Rocket without completing Special Studies?

Don't worry! You won't need to complete all of Team GO Rocket's Special Research tasks to get a Super Rocket Radar. However, you must complete at least one to obtain this valuable item.

Don't hesitate to complete as many Special Studies as possible to maximize your chances!

Can I use a Super Radar Rocket more than once?

The Super Radar Rocket can only be usedjust once.

Important! However, you can reuse it as many times as you like, as long as you haven't beaten Giovanni. But once he's defeated, your Super Radar Rocket will be destroyed.

You will therefore no longer be able to use it for your next battle against Giovanni in Pokémon GO.

What happens if I change phones? Will my Super Radar Rocket still be there?

It is possible, but only on one condition: you must transfer your Pokémon GO account to your new phone. Here's how to do it:

1. Link several accounts to your Pokémon GO profile,
2. You can then connect to another device using the linked account.
3. Download the Pokémon GO app on your new phone,
4. Then launch the game and select "Recurring player".
5. Once connected, you'll find all your precious Pokémon and items, including your Super Radar Rocket !

Do the dark Pokémon obtained thanks to Giovanni change regularly?

Yes, they're not always the same ones. Dark Pokémon which you can obtain thanks to Giovanni.

They change several times a year, often depending on the Pokémon GO seasons and events. But they all have one thing in common: they're all rare and powerful Pokémon that will make a big difference to your team once captured!

What happens if I don't have room in my bag for the Super Radar Rocket?

If your bag is full, you won't be able to pick up any new items, including Super Radar Rocket!

Make sure you have enough space before completing the Special Study that will allow you to obtain your radar.

Where can you find the PokéStops transformed by Team GO Rocket?

Just like classic PokéStops, you can also find PokéStops Rocket anywhere. However, they are rarer, so less easy to find.

Here's how to recognize a PokéStop Rocket:

• From afar, it spins on itself,
• Its color alternates from blue to black,
• Up close, PokéStop is black with a capital R on its top.

What happens if I lose to Giovanni?

Rest assured, there is no no penalty if you ever lose to Giovanni in Pokémon GO. You keep your Super Radar Rocket until you defeat Team GO Rocket's boss.

This way, you can try your luck as many times as you can! But don't forget to heal your Pokémon before making them fight again.

You now know everything you need to do to have a Super Radar Rocket in Pokémon GO! What special Team GO Rocket study are you planning? How do you plan to defeat Arlo, Cliff and Sierra, the three leaders of Team GO Rocket? Tell us all about it in the comments!