Team Rocket balloons have appeared all over Pokémon Go, and you have to defeat them to complete the new battle challenge. The Battle Challenges will take place July 10-15, and because you have to fight Team Rocket members to progress through the challenge, the timers for these spawns have increased. You can expect to fight more grunts from Team Rocket, leaders, and even Giovanni if you have a Super Rocket Radar.
Traditionally, Team Rocket balls appear to players every six hours. These run from 12 to 6, then 6 to 12 in your local time zone. When a Team Rocket balloon spawns, it will spawn above you in the game. This will likely help you move away from your character for a better view. When you see it, click on the ball and you will have the chance to fight a Team Rocket, one of the leaders, Sierra, Cliff or Arlo, Team Rocket boss Giovanni and his Suicune. Leaders are available if you have a Rocket Radar equipped, and Giovanni is available if you have a Super Rocket Radar.
Spawns have increased dramatically to make it easier for Trainers to meet these Balls for Battle Challenges. From July 10 to July 15, you can expect to see balloons appearing at three-hour intervals. It is divided from 12 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 9, and 9 to 12. For those keen to fight Team Rocket, make sure you have your Pokémon Go app open during these time intervals to stand a chance. to fight them. There will also be a Team Rocket invasion on July 12 from 11 a.m. to 14 p.m. in your local time zone, greatly increasing the chances of the balloons spawning. Additionally, any of these balloons can be a Meowth, which contains Jessie and James, which you can fight.
Team Rocket balloon spawn times will likely revert to their six-hour interval after Battle Challenges end on July 15.
