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The “Ke Ke Ke Ke” Team Rocket Grunt is back in Pokémon GO this February 2025 with an exciting new group of Pokémon to challenge. Players can encounter this Grunt at PokeStops, where they randomly appear on the map, prompting you to take on their latest team of critters. Recognizable by their trademark laugh, “Ke…ke…ke…ke…ke…ke!“, they stand out among other Team Rocket members. This particular Grunt rotates their Pokémon regularly but sticks to a specific type theme for their team.
Each encounter with this Grunt will present you with a team composed of any of nine specific Pokémon from a single type, out of which three are randomly selected for battle. Given the many combos possible with their lineup, it’s essential to have a diverse set of counters ready to secure victory. Defeating the “Ke Ke Ke Ke” Grunt will grant you valuable rewards comparable to those earned from taking down Rocket Leaders like Sierra, perfect for any Trainer on their Pokémon GO journey.
Ke Ke Ke Ke Grunt Team & Counters In Pokémon GO (February 2025)
Mainly Dark- and Ghost-Types
To take down the “Ke Ke Ke Ke” Rocket Grunt in Pokémon GO this February, be prepared to face their Ghost-type team, which includes Pokémon like Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar. The top counters for this battle are Dark-type Pokémon, such as Spiritomb, Darkrai, and Houndoom. While Ghost types can also be effective, relying on Dark-types is preferable since Ghost Pokémon are vulnerable to the same Ghost-type moves used by “Ke Ke Ke Ke’s” team. If you can evolve a Zorua, Zoroark would be an excellent counter.
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Counters |
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Gastly |
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Golett |
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Duskull |
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Haunter |
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2 |
Golett |
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Sableye |
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3 |
Froslass |
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Alolan Marowak |
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3 |
Gengar |
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Pokémon like Darkrai are excellent choices against “Ke Ke Ke Ke” due to their pure Dark typing, providing resistance to Ghost-type moves, even against tough opponents like Gigantamax Gengar. However, don’t overlook the secondary types of some of the Grunt’s Pokémon, as they have additional weaknesses you can exploit.
Whether you opt for Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon, be sure to use moves of the same type to gain the important 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus).
For example, Golett’s Ground typing makes it susceptible to Grass-type attacks, making strong counters like Kartana very effective. Similarly, Alolan Marowak’s Fire typing adds vulnerabilities to Rock-, Ground-, and Water-type moves, allowing you to take advantage of this with powerful counters like Rampardos, Kyogre, Excadrill, and Landorus.
Rewards For Beating Rocket Grunts In Pokémon GO
Stardust, Mysterious Component & More
When you defeat any Team Rocket Grunt in Pokémon GO, including “Ke Ke Ke Ke,” you’ll earn 500 Stardust and get the chance to encounter the first Shadow Pokémon they used. Depending on their team, you might catch a Shadow Gastly, Duskull, or Golett to add to your collection. You will also receive a Shadow Shard, which can be combined with three others to create a Purified Gem—an essential item for dealing with Shadow Raid bosses by weakening them.
However, the most valuable reward is the Mysterious Component. These are critical if you’re aiming to track down Rocket Leaders like Cliff or Giovanni. By collecting six of them and crafting them together, you can make a Rocket Radar, leading you directly to these challenging opponents. Instead of waiting for a chance encounter, the Radar will guarantee you find them. Just remember to take a roster of Dark-type Pokémon to stand up against “Ke Ke Ke Ke’s” Ghost-types in Pokémon GO this month, and you’ll be all set for success.
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