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:

• Recover a powerful legendary dark-type Pokémone,
• Winning exclusive rewards : 5,000 Stardust and three sets of items, including Max Potions, Hyper Potions, Recalls, Max Recalls, or an Unys Stone.

For even more bonuses, check out our article on Pokémon GO promo codes.

How to get a Super Radar Rocket

⚠️ Good to know: Team GO Rocket changes his plans several times a year.

For each «Offensive» event, the teams led by Arlo, Cliff, Sierra, and Giovanni are refreshed, and the way to obtain the Super Rocket Radar may change.

The information below is valid since October 2, 2026. If a leader sends you a Pokémon that isn't listed in our tables, it means a new event has taken place.

Step 1: Make progress in the GO Pass for a Team GO Rocket event

The Super Radar Rocket is no longer available through Special Studies. It is now available as a reward for the GO Pass in Team GO Rocket's «Offensive» events.

the Harvest Festival GO Pass offered one at a high tier in the free version and another in the GO Pass Deluxe. These GO Passes are limited back in the day. The Harvest Festival ended on October 5, 2026, and the prizes had to be claimed by 8:00 p.m. on October 7, 2026.

Keep an eye on the game's news for the Upcoming «Offensive» Event». To move up the ranks in the GO Pass, complete the missions offered during the event.

Step 2: Defeat the leaders of Team GO Rocket

Beating Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra is no longer a requirement to get the Super Radar Rocket. It’s still good practice before facing Giovanni, though, and it earns you Obscure Pokémon.

To find them, defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts to collect 6 Mystery Pieces, which can be assembled into the Rocket Radar.

Turn it on to find a boss: you won't know in advance which one you'll be facing. Their teams change with each «Offensive» event».

Here are the ones that have been in effect since October 2, 2026.

1. Arlo

Pokémon 1: Alolan Tadmorv

Pokémon 2: Flabébé OR Steelix OR Golemastoc

Pokémon 3: Cizayox OR Alakazam OR Charizard

To take on Arlo, put together a team with Ground, Water, and Dark/Ghost types. Here are three effective trios:

• Primo-Groudon, Primo-Kyogre, Necrozma: Wings of Dawn
• Carchacrok, Laggron, Ectoplasma
• Mammochon, Kyogre, Tyranocif

If Arlo sends out Cizayox in third position, replace one of your Pokémon with a Fire-type.

2. Cliff

Pokémon 1: Oshawott

Pokémon 2: Snorlax OR Golemastoc OR Galarian Smogogo

Pokémon 3: Tyranocif OR Camerupt OR Gallame

To take on Cliff, go with a team of Ice-, Fighting-, and Water/Fairy-type Pokémon. The most versatile trio is Mammochon, Lucario, and Oratoria : Mammochon takes care of Osselait and Golemastoc, Lucario takes care of Snorlax and Tyranocif, and Oratoria takes care of Golemastoc, Camerupt, and Gallame.

3. Sierra

Sierra fields a diverse lineup of Pokémon. Put together a versatile team that covers the Fairy, Fighting, and Electric types.

Pokémon 1: Trick or Treat

Pokémon 2: Blastoise OR Swampert OR Steelix

Pokémon 3: Milobellus OR Demolosse OR Steelix

To take on Sierra, the most versatile trio is Togekiss, Lucario, and Magnézone. Start with Togekiss against Pandespiègle and save it for Libégon. Lucario takes care of Noacier, Démolosse, and Steelix, and Magnézone takes care of Tortank and Milobellus.

Step 3: Activate the Super Rocket Radar and find Giovanni

Once you've earned your Super Rocket Radar with the GO Pass, 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. Giovanni no longer appears in Team GO Rocket's hot air balloons: he can only be found in the PokéStops.
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 Classic Radar Rocket Only marks the hideouts of the Team GO Rocket Leaders (Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra).

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 any other ways to get a Super Radar Rocket?

Nope. The Super Radar Rocket can only be obtained through the GO Pass during Team GO Rocket's «Offensive» events, and only while the event is active.

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

Yes. Special Research tasks no longer reward a Super Radar Rocket; it is now awarded through the event's GO Pass.

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 you've defeated Team GO Rocket's boss, it 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.

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, the PokéStop 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 keep an eye out for the next one Team GO Rocket GO Pass to recover your radar and finally face the boss. Let us know in the comments how it went!