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

Do you want to take on Giovanni in Pokémon GO ? You need a Super Radar Rocket.

Why do you need a Super Radar Rocket?

the Super Radar Rocket serves only one purpose: to locate and confront Giovanni. Without this active object, it's impossible to find his hideout, hidden among the fake Giovannis scattered throughout the PokéStops.

Defeating Giovanni offers real benefits:

• capture Rare dark Pokémon,
• get a powerful Pokémon obscur légendaire,
• earn exclusive rewards : 5,000 Star Dust, potions, resurrection items, and other useful items.

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How to get a Super Radar Rocket

Step 1: Complete the Special Studies

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

The first one unlocks as soon as level 8 : this is the’Special study "A troubling situation, which serves as an introduction to Team GO Rocket and the Dark Pokémon.

More studies await you as you play, at a rate of’about one per season, sometimes in connection with a special event. On the program:

• catch, train, or power up Pokémon,
• to purify Dark Pokémon,
• defeat Team GO Rocket Minions.

Important : You can only unlock’only one Special Study at a time. As long as the previous one is in progress, you can't move on to the next one.

Step 2: Defeat the leaders of Team GO Rocket

Once you've completed several Special Studies, it's time for the main challenge: facing and defeating the three Team GO Rocket leadersnamely Arlo, cliff and Sierra. Their Pokémon are formidable, so choose the best Pokémon and prepare yourself thoroughly by studying their weaknesses.

1. Arlo

Pokémon 1: Terhal

Pokémon 2: Leviator OR Firecracker OR Hypnomad

Pokémon 3: Metalosse OR Cizayox OR Ronflex

To face Arlo, puts together a team of the type Fire, Electricity, and Darkness/Specter. Here are three effective trios:

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

2. Cliff

Pokémon 1: Galar's Zigzaton

Pokémon 2: Florizarre OR Ptera OR Ossatueur

Pokémon 3: Tyranocif OR Ixon OR Nostenfer

To face cliff, relies on teams of the type Fighting, Water/Electric, and Fairy/Flying. Here are three effective trios:

• Mega Lucario, Kyogre, Togekiss
• Keldeo, Mega-Electrodex, Articodine
• Mackogneur, Raikou, Sylveon

3. Sierra

Sierra fields a variety of Pokémon. Put together a versatile team that covers all types. Fire, Earth, and Specter.

Pokémon 1: Bizoulet

Pokémon 2: Hyporoi OR Bébécaille OR Noctali

Pokémon 3: Ymphect OR Flagadoss OR Leuphorie

To face Sierra, relies on teams of the type Fire, Earth, and Electric/Darkness. Here are three effective trios:

• Mega-Braségali, Groudon, Mega-Élecsprint
• Entei, Garchomp, Raikou
• Reshiram, Donphan, Darkrai

Step 3: Activate the Super Rocket Radar and find Giovanni

Once you've defeated all three bosses, the Special Quest rewards you with the Super Radar Rocket. Here's how to use it:

1. Open your bag and activate the Super Rocket Radar.
2. Come closer to a Rocket PokéStop marked on the map.
3. Some PokéStops hide fake Giovanni : Fight them to eliminate them and keep searching.
4. You can also keep an eye out for a Team GO Rocket's hot air balloon in the sky: Giovanni can appear there directly.
5. Once the real Giovanni is found, the fight begins.

If you lose, your Super Rocket Radar stays active. You can try again as many times as you need to, just remember to Take care of your Pokémon between each attempt.

FAQs

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

the Radar Rocket "Classic" only marks the hideouts of Team GO Rocket Leaders and Minions. The Super Radar Rocket is a much more powerful version: it directly pinpoints the location of the boss Giovanni, which ordinary radar cannot do.

Are there other ways to obtain a Super Radar Rocket?

No. The only way to get a Super Radar Rocket is by following the steps described in this article. There are no shortcuts.

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

No. You must complete several Special studies from Team GO Rocket one after another to unlock the Rocket Super Radar.

Can I use a Super Radar Rocket more than once?

You can reactivate it as often as you like as long as you haven't defeated it Giovanni. But once the GO Rocket Team Leader Defeated, he is destroyed : You'll have to get a new one for the next fight.

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

Yes, provided that Transfer your Pokémon GO account on your new phone. Here's how:

1. Link multiple accounts to your Pokémon GO profile.
2. Sign in on another device using the linked account.
3. Download the Pokémon GO app on your new phone.
4. Start the game, then select «Regular player».
5. Once you're logged in, you'll find all your Pokémon and items, including your Rocket Super Radar.

Do the dark Pokémon obtained thanks to Giovanni change regularly?

Yes. The Dark Pokémon proposed by Giovanni change several times a year, often depending on the Seasons and Events. They all have one thing in common: they are rare and powerful Pokémon—great additions to your team once you've caught them.

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

If your bag is full, you can't pick up any new items, Includes Super Radar Rocket. Remember to free up some space Before to complete the Special Study, which will reward you.

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

The PokéStops Rocket appear everywhere, just like regular PokéStops, but they're more rare. Here's how to recognize them:

• From a distance, it spins around and its color alternates between blue to black.
• Up close, the PokéStop is black with a capital R on its top.

What happens if I lose to Giovanni?

None penalty if you lose. You keep your Super Rocket Radar until you win. You can try again as many times as you want, just remember to Take care of your Pokémon between each attempt.

Now you know everything you need to get a Super Radar Rocket in Pokémon GO. All you have to do now is defeat Arlo, Cliff and Sierra to finally take on the boss. Let us know in the comments how it went!