Conquering Cliff, a formidable Team GO Rocket leader in Pokémon GO, requires strategy and the right Pokémon. This guide will help you achieve victory.
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.
Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?
Choosing the right Pokémon depends on Cliff's unpredictable team. Here are some top counters:
Shadow Mewtwo
Highly effective against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat. A strong choice for phases two and three.
Mega Rayquaza
Similar effectiveness to Shadow Mewtwo, making it an excellent counter for phases two and three. Use in conjunction with Shadow Mewtwo for optimal results.
Kyogre
Regular Kyogre is useful in phase one. Primal Kyogre is significantly stronger, countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it versatile across all phases.
Dawn Wings Necrozma
Effective only against Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke. Not ideal for a full battle.
Mega Swampert
Counters Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it suitable for phase one. Less effective in later phases.
A suggested team composition: Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adapt based on your available Pokémon.
How to Find Cliff?
To battle Cliff, you must first defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to obtain Rocket Radar components. Crafting a Rocket Radar will reveal a Team GO Rocket leader's location; Cliff has a one-third chance of appearing. Battles with Cliff are more challenging than Grunt battles. Winning earns you rewards, but losing only resets the encounter.
Defeating Cliff requires careful preparation and strategic Pokémon selection. While Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre are ideal, other strong Pokémon can be effective with the right strategy. Remember, you need a Rocket Radar to find him.
