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 unfold in three phases:
- 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 unpredictable nature makes choosing the perfect team crucial.
Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?
Choosing Pokémon that exploit Cliff's weaknesses is key. While his team varies, certain Pokémon consistently excel.
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. Pairing it with Shadow Mewtwo provides a powerful combination.
Kyogre
Regular Kyogre is effective in Phase 1. Primal Kyogre significantly boosts its effectiveness, countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone. A versatile option for any phase.
Dawn Wings Necrozma
Effective against Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, but its limited effectiveness makes it less ideal than other options.
Mega Swampert
Effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it a good choice for Phase 1. However, its usefulness diminishes in later phases.
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 Rocket Radar will reveal a Team GO Rocket leader's location; there's a one-third chance it will be Cliff.
Cliff's battles are challenging, requiring careful planning and strong Pokémon. While Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre are highly recommended, adapt your strategy based on the Pokémon you possess, considering their strengths and weaknesses. Remember, defeating Grunts and obtaining the Rocket Radar is the first step to facing Cliff.
