How to beat Leader Sierra in Pokemon Go (April 2025)

Leader Sierra in Pokemon GO is one of the toughest Team Go Rocket Leaders. She continues to challenge trainers with a varied and strategic lineup, and you will need to learn about her team to defeat her successfully. Whether you’re a seasoned battler or preparing for your first encounter, knowing Sierra’s current roster, her Pokemon’s weaknesses, and which counters to use is key to securing victory in April 2025.

With the Might and Mastery season in full swing, this guide will help you defeat Leader Sierra in Pokemon GO

Leader Sierra in Pokemon GO: Lineup for April 2025

Sierra opens every battle with Shadow Skorupi, followed by a rotating pool of possible second- and third-phase Pokemon.

Sierra’s current team:

Phase

Pokémon Options



Sierra’s team may change during Team Rocket Takeover events, but none are active at this time.

How to beat Leader Sierra in Pokemon Go



Defeating Leader Sierra in Pokemo GO requires a team tailored to countering a wide mix of types, especially Fire, Ground, Water, Psychic, and Electric. Trainers can use Mega or Primal evolutions to gain an edge, but there are also accessible counters for those without rare resources.

Phase 1: Sierra’s Shadow Skorupi counters

Shadow Skorupi is a Poison/Bug-type, weak to:

- Fire

- Flying

- Psychic

- Rock

Best counters for Shadow Skorupi:

Pokémon

Fast Move

Charge Move



Phase 2: Shadow Ninetales, Ferrothorn, or Milotic

Shadow Ninetales (Fire-type)

Weak to:

- Ground

- Rock

- Water


Pokémon

Fast Move

Charge Move



Shadow Ferrothorn (Grass/Steel-type)

Weak to:

- Fire

- Fighting


Pokémon

Fast Move

Charge Move



Shadow Milotic (Water-type)

Weak to:

- Electric

- Grass


Pokémon

Fast Move

Charge Move



Phase 3: Shadow Houndoom, Nidoqueen, or Drapion


Shadow Houndoom (Dark/Fire-type)

Weak to:

- Fighting

- Ground

- Rock

- Water


Pokémon

Fast Move

Charge Move



Shadow Nidoqueen (Poison/Ground-type)

Weak to:

- Ground

- Ice

- Psychic

- Water


Pokémon

Fast Move

Charge Move



Shadow Drapion (Poison/Dark-type)

Weak to: Ground


Pokémon

Fast Move

Charge Move



Best team to beat Sierra in April 2025

To tackle Sierra’s lineup effectively, a balanced trio is recommended. Here’s a strong team setup:

Recommended team:

- Mega Charizard Y (Fire Spin + Blast Burn) – counters Skorupi and Ferrothorn

- Raikou or Xurkitree (Thunder Shock + Wild Charge/Discharge) – counters Milotic

- Primal Groudon or Mega Garchomp (Mud Shot + Ground-type charge moves) – covers most threats in phases 2 and 3

If you don’t have Mega or Primal Energy, you can substitute these Pokemon with their standard forms or other strong counters mentioned above. The key is versatility and power.

How to find Leader Sierra in Pokemon GO

To face Sierra, follow these steps:

1. Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts at invaded PokéStops to collect 6 Mysterious Components

2. Combine them to create a Rocket Radar

3. Equip the Radar to locate a Team Go Rocket Leader

4. Tap on PokéStops or balloons until Sierra’s avatar appears

Also read: How to beat Leader Cliff in Pokemon Go (April 2025)

Once you find her, you can begin the battle and potentially earn a Shadow Skorupi as a reward.