Sierra is one of the three Team Go Rocket Leaders you can challenge in Pokémon Go. To battle her, you’ll first need to defeat six Team Go Rocket Grunts, collect their Mysterious Components, and combine them to build a Rocket Rader. Once activated, the Rocket Radar will give you a chance to encounter Sierra in a Team Go Rocket balloon or at a PokeStop. However, going against her without knowing her current lineup can lead to an instant defeat. So to help you prepare, here’s Sierra’s Pokémon lineup as of June 2026 in Pokémon Go and the best counters to beat every member of her team.
Sierra Lineups & Counters in Pokémon Go
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Credits: Scopely
Credits: Scopely
Credits: Scopely
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Before you jump into the battle, it’s worth keeping in mind that Shadow Amaura is currently the only Pokémon you can catch from Sierra’s lineup in Pokémon Go. It also has a 1 in 64 chance of being Shiny. Defeating Sierra will also reward you with a 12 km egg, 1,000 Stardust, and a selection of bonus items such as Potions, Revives, and Evolution Stones. With that said, here’s every Pokémon Sierra can use in each slot, and the best counters to defeat them –
Slot 1
Sierra’s PokémonWeak AgainstRecommend CountersShadow AmauraSteal & FightingLucario MetagrossMega BlazikenCharizardCrowned ZacianCrowned Shield Zamazenta
Slot 2
Sierra’s PokémonWeak AgainstRecommend CountersShadow FlygonIce, Dragon & FairyMega RayquazaWhite Kyurem Mammoswine Black KyuremMega GarchompGardevoirShadow FerrothornFire & FightingMega Lucario Mega CharizardReshiram TerrakionShadow MachampBlazikenShadow BlastoiseGrass & ElectricKartana Electivire ZekromZeraora XurkitreeMega Sceptile
Slot 3
Sierra’s PokémonWeak AgainstRecommend CountersShadow SteelixFighting, Fire, Ground, and WaterPrimal GroudonKyogre LucarioBlaziken Garchomp ExcadrillShadow HoundoomFighting, Ground, Rock & WaterPrimal GroudonRhyperior Shadow ConkeldurrLucarioPrimal KyogreTerrakionShadow MiloticGrass & ElectricKartana Electivire ZekromZeraora XurkitreeMega Sceptile
What’s the Best Leader to Battle in Pokémon Go right now?
Team Go Rocket Leaders in Pokémon Go. | Credits: Scopely
As we’ve already said before, Sierra is one of the three Team Go Rocket Leaders in Pokémon Go, alongside Cliff and Arlo. Once you’ve equipped a Rocket Rader, you have a 33% chance of encountering any of them. However, farming a Rocket Radar takes time, which can make you wonder which Leader offers the best Shadow Pokémon.
The best Team Go Rocket Leader to battle ultimately comes down to what you’re looking for. If PvE and PvP usefulness are something you care about, Cliff is the best choice. Defeating him gives you an encounter with Shadow Axew, which can be evolved into Shadow Haxorus. This is one of the strongest non-Legendary and non-Mega Dragon-type attackers, which means it can help you with raids in the upcoming Go Fest in Pokémon Go. However, to help the mon reach its full potential, you’ll need to use an Elite Charged TM to teach it Breaking Swipe.
With that said, have you managed to defeat Sierra in Pokémon Go? Let us know in the comments below!
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