How to find Jessie & James in Pokemon Go: Meowth Balloons guide

Jessie and James from Team Rocket have returned in Pokemon Go with their Meowth Balloons, but how exactly do you find them?

The popular mobile game, available on iOS and Android devices, is well into itsSeason of Mischief now. Players have seen everything from Hoopa’s debut to a change in theegg charts, but the next thing on their radar will be encounters with the franchise’s most famous villains. Team Rocket’s Jessie and James are back, but their appearances may be few and far between. What this guide is going to explain, however, is how to find them and what to look out for on your travels.

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How to find Jessie and James in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go Meowth Balloon spawn times

Meowth Balloons spawn in Pokemon Goevery six hours. This means if you find one at 1 pm local time, you’re going to have to wait until 7 pm for the chance to see a second balloon.

How long are Jessie & James in Pokemon Go for?

Jessie and James arrived in Pokemon Go during the Season of Mischief on June 15, 2025. They will be removed onOctober 10, at 8 pm local time.

That means trainers don’t have a very long window of opportunity to find them.

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How to defeat Jessie & James: Weaknesses & Counters

Pokemon Go ‘Check Out My Cute Pokemon’ Rocket Grunt lineup & counters

Pokemon Go Rocket Grunt guide: Counters and lineups (August 2025)

Pokemon Go Jessie and James

Pokemon Go ‘Coiled and Ready to Strike’ Rocket Grunt lineup & counters

Pokemon Go Team Rocket lineup: Jessie and James

Pokemon Go Jessie & James counters

For more information on how to take them down in battle,check out our full guide.

Pokemon Go Team Rocket Grunt

Pokemon Go Team Rocket Grunts