Conquering Cliff, a formidable Team GO Rocket leader in Pokémon GO, requires strategy and the right Pokémon. This guide outlines how to defeat him.
Table of Contents
- How Cliff Plays?
- Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?
- Shadow Mewtwo
- Mega Rayquaza
- Kyogre
- Dawn Wings Necrozma
- Mega Swampert
- How to Find Cliff?
How Cliff Plays?
Cliff's battles are three-phased:
- Phase 1: Always uses Shadow Cubone.
- Phase 2: Randomly uses Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, or Shadow Marowak.
- Phase 3: Randomly uses Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Machamp, or Shadow Crobat.
This unpredictability makes choosing the right Pokémon crucial.
Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?
To counter Cliff's diverse team, consider these Pokémon:
Shadow Mewtwo
Highly effective against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat. A strong choice for phases two and three.
Mega Rayquaza
Shares similar effectiveness to Shadow Mewtwo against several of Cliff's Pokémon. Excellent for phases two and three.
Kyogre
Regular Kyogre is only effective in the first phase. Primal Kyogre is much stronger, capable of defeating Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone. Versatile across all phases.
Dawn Wings Necrozma
Effective only against Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke. Limited use compared to other options.
Mega Swampert
Effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone. Primarily useful in the first phase.
A suggested team composition: Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adjust based on your available Pokémon.
How to Find Cliff?
To battle Cliff, you must first defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to obtain the Rocket Radar. Activating the Radar reveals a Team GO Rocket Leader's location; there's a one-in-three chance it will be Cliff.
Cliff's Pokémon are stronger than Grunts', demanding careful preparation and a strong team. Winning earns you rewards, but losing only results in a Rocket Radar reset. Remember, strategic Pokémon selection and understanding Cliff's battle patterns are key to victory.
