How to beat Jessie and James in February 2021
One of the biggest perks of going up against Jessie and James in Pokémon GO is that they offer 2 mysterious components and 2 Shadow Pokémon to catch. This helps you in many areas, such as the current quests to beat the leaders of Team GO Rocket. So beating them is a big boost to your goals, so knowing how to beat them is a big help.
Fortunately, they don't use shields like rulers do, so you don't have to worry about burning both of their shields right away. However, one of the downsides of dealing with them is that they use very powerful Pokémon as starters in combat. So defeating them can be difficult if you're struggling to get past them.
However, trading Pokémon will always suspend the fight, allowing you to launch a few quick attacks without retaliation. To take advantage of this, you can first set up a weaker Pokémon and then immediately replace it with your real counter. We break down the best counters for all of Jessie and James' Pokémon below.
Jessie and James counters
Check out the best counters against Jessie and James in the lists below. Like I said above if you put your second or third Pokemon first go to the actual meter immediately, it can give you a quick advantage.
How to Beat Jessie (February 2021)
- Sickle - Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker, or Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
- Ekans - Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, Deoxys (Attack) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Cut, or Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
- Stantler - Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere, Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch, or Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
How to Beat James (February 2021)
- Pinsir - Candlelight with incineration and overheating, Darmanitan with incineration and overheating, or Moltres with Fire Spin and Sky Attack
- Koffing - Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike, Azelf with Confusion and Future Sight, or Alakazam with Confusion and Future Sight
- Grimer - Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike, Alakazam with Confusion and Future Sight, or Espeon with Confusion and Psychic
And knowing those counters will help you beat them this past month, as Jessie and James will be gone soon.
When Jessie and James leave Pokémon GO
Jessie and James will be leaving Pokémon GO at the end of the month. The last day you can beat them is February 28, 2021. The assumption is that the Meowth balloons will stop appearing in the game after midnight on March 1, so try to beat them as much as you can while they are. still there.
And here's how to beat Jessie and James in Pokémon GO for February 2021. Make sure to fight them whenever you can, while you can.
