Team GO Rocket has returned to Pokémon GO. And they’ve brought some strong monsters that you shouldn’t miss.
In Pokémon GO, Team GO Rocket is currently running an event. The “Crown Clash: Takeover” runs from Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 00:00 until Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 23:59.
Of course, they are bringing some interesting Pokémon with them again. We have looked at which monsters from the event are particularly worth it and summarized them for you.
Catch these strong monsters
Crypto-Dialga
What kind of Pokémon is this? The highlight of the event is likely to be Crypto-Dialga. This legendary monster comes from the 4th generation and has the types Steel and Dragon.
How do I get this Pokémon? You can get Crypto-Dialga by completing the new special research of the event. Here, you will receive a Super Rocket Radar that allows you to search for and challenge Giovanni. If you succeed, you can catch Crypto-Dialga from him.
What is this monster good for? Even the regular form of Dialga is a strong attacker in raids. It can shine particularly as a Steel attacker, but it is also a solid Dragon attacker. The Crypto variant will be an even better attacker.
Crypto-Kaumalat
What kind of Pokémon is this? Kaumalat is a 4th generation monster. It has the Ground and Dragon types and can first evolve into Knarksel and then into Knakrack.
How do I get this Pokémon? You can obtain Kaumalat in its Crypto form by challenging the Rocket Boss Cliff. He has Kaumalat with him since the event started.
What is this monster good for? Knakrack is a powerhouse in raids. It is one of the strongest Pokémon as both a Ground and Dragon attacker and should not be missing from any team.
Crypto-Balgoras
What kind of Pokémon is this? You obtain another strong attacker if you catch Crypto-Balgoras. It can evolve into Monargoras. The Pokémon come from the 6th generation and have the types Rock and Dragon.
How do I get this Pokémon? Balgoras is one of the new monsters that you can now obtain from Rocket Grunts.
What is this monster good for? Monargoras can showcase its true strength in raids. You should play this monster as a Rock attacker.
Crypto-Strepoli
What kind of Pokémon is this? Strepoli, the Fighting Pokémon, is the evolution of Praktibalk. It can also evolve into Meistagrif. Strepoli has been around since the 5th generation.
How do I get this Pokémon? Strepoli is one of the monsters that you can obtain in 3-star Crypto raids.
What is this monster good for? Meistagrif is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO, especially in its Crypto form. If you need Fighting attackers for raids, you should definitely challenge Strepoli and add it to your team.
Crypto-Keifel
What kind of Pokémon is this? Keifel is an Ice and Ground Pokémon that has been around since the 2nd generation. It evolves from Quiekel and can further evolve into Mamutel.
How do I get this Pokémon? You can also find Keifel in 3-star Crypto raids.
What is this monster good for? With Crypto-Mamutel, you can obtain a strong Ground-type raid attacker. The monster is even stronger when you play it as an Ice attacker.
Crypto-Magnetilo
What kind of Pokémon is this? Magnetilo is a monster that has been part of the Pokémon world since the 1st generation. It has the types Electric and Steel. If you evolve it, you will first get Magneton and then Magnezone.
How do I get this Pokémon? Magnetilo awaits you in its Crypto form in 1-star Crypto raids.
What is this monster good for? Magnezone is a strong Electric attacker that can strengthen your raid teams.
Crypto-Lapras
What kind of Pokémon is this? Lapras is also a Pokémon that has been around since the 1st generation. It has the types Water and Ice.
How do I get this Pokémon? If you want to obtain Lapras in its Crypto form during the event, you need to challenge the monster in 3-star Crypto raids.
What is this monster good for? Lapras is not very suitable for raids. There are significantly stronger monsters to rely on. However, in the Battle League, Lapras can showcase its true potential. Especially in the Ultra League, it is currently one of the best monsters you can use in competition.
In the current Rocket event, you not only have the opportunity to catch new monsters but also to unlearn the charged move Frustration from your already caught Pokémon. There are several monsters that are particularly worth it: Unlearning Frustration – 18 monsters that are worth it.
