Use a strong Fighting-type lead for Persian
Use Counter, Power-Up Punch, or Cross Chop against Persian
Save shields for Giovanni’s hardest-hitting charged attacks
Bring a Water-, Grass-, or Ice-type for Nidoking or Rhyperior
Bring a Rock-, Electric-, or Ice-type for Garchomp
Bring a Dark-, Ghost-, or Fairy-type for Mewtwo
Use fast-charging moves to burn Giovanni’s shields early
Avoid relying on pure Normal-, Poison-, or Psychic-type attackers
Match your team to Giovanni’s current lineup before battling
Keep a shield ready for Mewtwo’s charged attacks
Revive and heal your best counters before reattempting the fight