Read this Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee guide & walkthrough on how to encounter and beat Jesse and James, their Pokemon lineup and levels, and getting the Team Rocket Blast-Off set!

Storyline Walkthrough & Guide
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Table of Contents
How To Encounter Jesse & James
First Meet Jesse & James In Mt. Moon

You first encounter Team Rocket's Jesse & James in Mt. Moon. You'll battle them the first time as they try to take your fossil from you.
Defeat League To Battle Jesse & James Again

After beating the Elite Four and the former Pokemon League Champion, you can look for Jesse & James to challenge them into a Pokemon Battle!
Check Out Elite Four & Champion Walkthroughs
Check Out What To Do After Beating The GameFind Team Rocket At Route 17

You can find Jesse & James contemplating their future in Route 17. They'll be along the fence, looking over at the water.
Get Blast-Off Set After Defeating Jesse & James

Answer "Well..." when Jesse & James ask you to join Team Rocket - they'll give you this set when you do!
Check Out All Outfit List!Jesse & James's Pokemon Lineup
Jesse & James's Pokemon List
Pokemon | Weakness / Most Used Moves |
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![]() | [Weakness] - Ground - Psychic [Commonly Used Move] - Poison Jab - Slam |
![]() | [Weakness] - Ground - Psychic [Commonly Used Move] - Toxic - Sludge Bomb |
Recommended Pokemon vs. Jesse & James
Bring Psychic & Ground Pokemon
Pokemon | Description |
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![]() | Mewtwo is an extremely powerful Psychic Pokemon. It can easily blast Arbok & Weezing away with its Psychic attacks. |
![]() | Alakazam has high base stats in speed. Coupled with its Psychic attacks, it can hit Arbok and Weezing fast and hard, possibly without suffering any damage. |
![]() | Exeggutor is a Psychic / Grass Type. It is capable of learning the Ground Type move "Earthquake" which is another weakness of Jesse & James's roster. |
![]() | Another fast-hitting Pokemon, Starmie can also deal Psychic attacks on Jesse & James's Pokemon. |
![]() | Rhydon has very strong attack power and can dish out massive damage using its Ground Type moves such as "Earthquake" and "Drill Run". |
Using Partner Pokemon
It may not be the best idea to use Pikachu or Eevee. Pikachu's moves are not effective against Arbok & Weezing. Eevee however, can fight using Glitzy Glow, but only if other recommended Pokemon are not available.
Pokemon | Description |
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![]() | Pikachu's moves won't be very effective in this battle. It's best for Pikachu to sit this one out unless there's no choice otherwise. |
![]() | "Glitzy Glow" is a Psychic move with an additional effect of "Light Screen" that Eevee can use to effectively attack. However, there are other Pokemon better suited in this fight. |
Jesse & James - Trainer Overview
About Jesse & James

Jesse & James are two iconic Team Rocket members that you first meet in Mt. Moon. You'll battle them again and again throughout your journey in the Kanto region.
Money Gained From Jesse & James
Money | 4,992 |
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