Giovanni is Team Rocket’s boss. He appears periodically in Pokémon GO during Rocket Takeover events. When trainers defeat him they have the chance to catch an exclusive Shadow Pokémon.

Trainer have had the chance to catch the following Pokémon so far:

Landorus

April 28, 2026 – Present

Thundurus

January 23, 2026 – April 27, 2026

Tornadus

September 16, 2025 – January 22, 2026

Giratina

July 31, 2025 – September 15, 2025