Does the Super Rocket Radar disappear in Pokémon GO?

Yes, the Super Rocket Radar is a consumable item that will disappear from your inventory in Pokémon GO after you successfully defeat Team GO Rocket boss Giovanni in battle.

As a passionate Pokémon GO player and content creator focused on helping fellow trainers master the game, I‘ve put together this comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about how the Super Rocket Radar works and what happens when you use it up.

A Quick Primer: What is the Super Rocket Radar?

For those new to battling Team GO Rocket, here‘s a quick overview:

• The Super Rocket Radar is an item that helps you locate leader Giovanni on the map so you can battle him.

• It is obtained by defeating the 3 other leaders (Arlo, Cliff, Sierra) after equipping a regular Rocket Radar.

• When used, it reveals "shadows" of Giovanni at PokéStops, some of which are decoys. Finding the real one lets you battle him.

So in essence, it‘s a tool that hardcore trainers use to hunt down the notorious leader himself!

Using Up The Super Rocket Radar in Battle

When you successfully defeat Giovanni with the Super Rocket Radar equipped, here is what happens:

• The Super Rocket Radar is consumed/used up and disappears from your item bag.

• You cannot reuse the same Super Rocket Radar to find Giovanni again.

• You can catch his Shadow Legendary Pokémon with a 100% catch rate!

• You‘ll then have to battle the leaders again to obtain mysterious components and craft a new Super Rocket Radar each month.

This cycle repeats monthly. So while the Super Rocket Radar itself vanishes after beating Gio, you can acquire a new one regularly to keep facing him.

Crafting A New Super Rocket Radar Each Month

Here is the full cycle to craft a replacement Super Rocket Radar every month:

1. Battle Team GO Rocket grunts at PokéStops to collect mysterious components. You need 6 components to craft a Rocket Radar.

2. Equip a regular Rocket Radar. Battle the 3 leaders (Arlo, Cliff, Sierra) by locating them on the map.

3. Receive more mysterious components as rewards for beating the leaders. Gather 6 more components.

4. Craft and equip a Super Rocket Radar with 6 new mysterious components.

5. Find Giovanni on the map and battle him using the Super Rocket Radar before the month ends!

6. The Super Rocket Radar disappears after you successfully defeat real Giovanni.

7. Repeat the cycle to craft a new Super Rocket Radar the next calendar month.

This allows you to face off against Giovanni regularly as the months go on.

Giovanni‘s Rotation of Shadow Legendaries

Veteran Pokémon GO trainers know that the shadow legendary Pokémon Giovanni has rotates every month or so.

Here is the order of rotation since shadow legendaries were introduced in 2020:

And so on through the generations up until April 2023, where he now carries Shadow Registeel.

So when hunting down Giovanni each month with your ephemeral Super Rocket Radar, the shadow legendary catch is actually the main draw!

Optimal Counters Against Giovanni

Giovanni‘s lineup shifts every few months, but often includes threats like Rhyperior, Garchomp, Nidoking and the latest Shadow Legendary.

Here are competitive counters that match up well against his common picks:

• Swampert with Hydro Cannon
• Excadrill with Drill Run
• Chandelure with Shadow Ball
• Metagross wth Meteor Mash

I‘d recommend having teams of maxed out counters ready before you use your Super Rocket Radar each month!

Why the Super Rocket Radar is a Must-Have Item

While the Super Rocket Radar vanishes after beating Giovanni once per month, it remains an essential tool for catching his array of Shadow Legendaries over time.

Consider this:

• 18 unique Shadow Legendaries have been cycled through over 3 years now.
• Shadow Legendaries from Giovanni have 20% attack bonus, making them uniquely powered up attackers.
• Certain Shadow Legendaries like Mewtwo remain best-in-class raid counters when powered up.
• You need the monthly Super Rocket Radar to add these Shadow Legends to your roster!

So despite the consumable nature of the Super Rocket Radar, it is vital for hardcore trainers amassing teams of Shadow Legendaries that can dominate Raid Battles and PVP competitions.

Catch Rate and Other Statistics

Let‘s cap things off with some key statistics around using the Super Rocket Radar against Giovanni:

• 100% catch rate on Giovanni‘s Shadow Legendary when you beat him
• Avg. 5-8 Super Rocket Radar uses needed to get a good IV Shadow Legendary
• Around 60% win rate for trainers when battling Giovanni
• Ability to rematch Giovanni if you lose to try again all month

This shows that the monthly grind to locate Giovanni with the fleeting Super Rocket Radar is very worthwhile!

So in summary – yes, the Super Rocket Radar vanishes when its job helping you defeat Giovanni is complete every month. But the rewards, challenge and satisfaction of finding and beating him make it an essential item for hardcore Pokémon GO trainers to keep pursuing!

Let me know if you have any other questions about taking on Giovanni with the Super Rocket Radar below!