Arlo Pokémon GO counters are Pokémon that will help you defeat him with ease, regardless of which line-up Arlo uses. Remember that you can rematch Arlo if you lose the first time. Use this Arlo guide in combination with knowing Arlo’s Pokémon to ensure a victory. Be aware that many consider Arlo to be the most difficult GO Rocket leader.
Arlo’s Pokémon Line-Up
Arlo always uses a Bagon as his first Pokémon. Arlo’s second Pokémon can be Charizard, Blastoise or Steelix. His third Pokémon can be Scizor, Dragonite or Salamence.
Countering Arlo’s Pokémon
Bagon
Bagon
Bagon uses Fire or Dark fast move, and Fire, Dark or Dragon charge attack. Bagon is weak to Dragon, Fairy and Ice moves.
Recommended counters
| Pokémon | Fast move | Charge move |
|---|---|---|
 Dragonite |
Dragon Breath | Dragon Claw |
 Giratina (Altered) |
Dragon Breath | Dragon Claw |
 Gyarados |
Dragon Breath | Twister |
 Tyranitar |
Bite | Crunch |
 Kingdra |
Dragon Breath | Octazooka |
Charizard
Charizard
Charizard uses a Fire or Flying fast move, and Dragon or Fire charge attack. Charizard is double weak to Rock, but also weak to Electric and Water.
Recommended counters
| Pokémon | Fast move | Charge move |
|---|---|---|
 Regirock |
Lock On | Stone Edge |
 Golem |
Rock Throw | Rock Blast |
 Zapdos |
Thunder Shock | Ancient Power |
| Giratina (Altered) |
Shadow Claw | Ancient Power |
Blastoise
Blastoise
Blastoise uses Water or Dark fast moves, and a mix of Charge moves (Water, Ice, Normal, Steel). It’s quite tricky to counter, but luckily Grass types are excellent against it.
Recommended counters
| Pokémon | Fast move | Charge move |
|---|---|---|
 Virizion |
Quick Attack | Leaf Blade |
 Hydreigon |
Dragon Breath | Dark Pulse |
 Leafeon |
Quick Attack | Leaf Blade |
 Venusaur |
Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant |
 Sceptile |
Fury Cutter | Leaf Blade |
Steelix
Steelix
Steelix is a scary opponent, as it has access to Electric, Dragon and Steel fast moves. Its charge moves can be Ground, Steel and Dark typed, which makes countering it quite difficult.
Recommended counters
| Pokémon | Fast move | Charge move |
|---|---|---|
 Heatran |
Fire Spin | Flamethrower |
 Excadrill |
Mud Slap | Drill Run |
 Entei |
Fire Spin | Flamethrower |
 Swampert |
Mud Shot | Hydro Cannon |
 Rhyperior |
Mud Slap | Superpower |
Scizor
Scizor
Scizor uses a Steel or Bug fast move, and Steel, Dark and Bug charge moves. Its double weak to Fire, which is exactly where Fire types come into play here.
Recommended counters
| Pokémon | Fast move | Charge move |
|---|---|---|
 Blaziken |
Counter | Blaze Kick |
| Charizard |
Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
| Entei |
Fire Spin | Flamethrower |
 Typhlosion |
Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
 Dialga |
Dragon Breath | Draco Meteor |
Dragonite
Dragonite
Dragonite uses a Dragon or Steel fast move, and Dragon, Flying or Normal charge move. Double weak to Ice and weak to Rock.
Recommended counters
| Pokémon | Fast move | Charge move |
|---|---|---|
| Dialga |
Dragon Breath | Draco Meteor |
 Regice |
Lock on | Blizzard |
 Mewtwo |
Psycho Cut | Ice Beam |
 Metagross |
Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash |
| Zapdos |
Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt |
Salamence
Salamence
Salamence has access to Fire, Dragon and Dark fast move, and Fire, Dragon and Water charge move. Countering it often requires mix and matching your Bagon counter with a supporting Pokemon.
Recommended counters
| Pokémon | Fast move | Charge move |
|---|---|---|
| Tyranitar |
Smack Down | Crunch |
| Regice |
Lock On | Blizzard |
| Giratina (Altered) |
Dragon Breath | Dragon Claw |
 Togekiss |
Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
 Suicune |
Ice Fang | Bubble Beam |
