Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Image via Niantic
Category:
Pokémon

How to beat Jessie and James in Pokémon Go

TIme to make them blast off again.
Image of Cale Michael
Cale Michael
|

Published: Jul 13, 2020 06:57 pm

This article is over 4 years old and may contain outdated information

The original duo of Team Rocket, Jessie and James, have been appearing to inconvenience trainers in Pokémon Go in their signature Meowth-shaped balloon. 

Recommended Videos

Just like with normal Team GO Rocket Grunts, you can battle the pair and earn rewards for sending them flying. 

https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1281285595667607554

Once you find the Meowth balloon flying around, interact with it and you will encounter Jessie and James. Unlike other Team Rocket battles, however, you will be battling both trainers in back-to-back matches. 

Each trainer will start off with their signature Pokémon, Ekans and Koffing, which will be Shadow Pokémon. If you manage to beat both Jessie and James, you will have a chance to save those Shadow Pokémon, and each of them has a chance to Shiny too. 

Here are some tips for how you can easily beat Jessie and James before they flee the scene of the crime later this month. 

First Pokémon

Jessie will start things off with her Ekans, while James will send out his Koffing, both of which are stronger than usual due to being Shadow Pokémon. You will want to use Steel-types to avoid their poisonous attacks or finish them off quickly with Psychic and Ground-type moves. 

Second Pokémon

Things are going to break away from the Anime for their second set of Pokémon, as Jessie will use a Scyther and James will be throwing out a Sneasel. Neither have good defensive stats and are weak to Fire-type moves, so bringing any competent Fire-type like Charizard or Arcanine will get the job done here. 

Third Pokémon

Lastly, the pair will be using a Bagon and Beldum respectively once you reach the end of the battle. They don’t share a weakness, but bringing a Giratina to the battle will capitalize on the matchup since Bagon is weak to Dragon-type attacks and Beldum won’t last against Ghost-type moves. 

Jessie will always lead off the encounter, followed by James, so it is easy to prepare for what essentially amounts to a slightly longer battle with GO Rocket Grunt. After you beat them, you can try to save the Shadow Ekans and Koffing and add them to your team.

Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
related content
Author
Image of Cale Michael
Cale Michael
Lead Staff Writer for Dota 2, the FGC, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more who has been writing for Dot Esports since 2018. Graduated with a degree in Journalism from Oklahoma Christian University and also previously covered the NBA. You can usually find him writing, reading, or watching an FGC tournament.
twitter