Since their addition into the game back in 2019, Team GO Rocket have added a different dimension toPokemon GO.

Their Shadow Pokemon have helped shape the meta and they’ve helped lay the foundations for a variety of events.

More recently, they’ve been the source of 12km eggs and part of theLuminous LegendsX event, with players tasked to beat Cliff, Arlo, Sierra and ultimately, Giovanni.

With that in mind, here’s how to beat Sierra in Pokemon GO in May 2021.

What Pokemon Can Sierra Bring to Battle?

Sierra has a nice range of Pokemon for players to take on in battle. She is guaranteed to lead with Carvanha, before changing up her second and third choice.

You can see the possibilities below:

Slot Three

How to Beat Sierra in May 2021 - Best Counters

As stated, Sierra has an interesting mix of Pokemon she can choose from, therefore, it’s always best to come equipped with the best possible countes.

Here are your best choices to help combat Sierra’s Pokemon:

Slot One: Carvanha- (Weaknesses = Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting and Grass)

Slot Two: Hippowdon –(Weakness = Grass, Ice and Water)

Slot Two: Mismagius –(Weaknesses = Dark and Ghost)

Slot Two: Porygon-Z– (Weaknesses = Fighting)

Slot Three: Flygon –(Weaknesses = Dragon, Fairy and Ice x4)

Slot Three: Houndoom –(Weaknesses = Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water)

Slot Three: Walrein –(Weaknesses = Electric, Fighting, Grass and Rock)

Best Team Composition

While there’s no hard and fast “Best Team” to tackle Sierra, due to the fact that she can change up her party from one battle to the next, you’re able to still pick smart.

These are the Pokemon I would be taking into battle with me against Sierra:

However, should Sierra bring out something you’re not covered against, ideally, your best bet is to retreat and come back to battle prepared, unless you’re in a really strong position.