Conquering Cliff, a Team GO Rocket leader in Pokémon GO, isn't a walk in the park. However, with the right Pokémon and strategy, victory is within reach. This guide will help you master this challenging battle.
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?
Understanding Cliff's battle strategy is crucial. The fight is divided into three phases:
- Phase 1: Cliff always uses Shadow Cubone.
- Phase 2: Cliff randomly uses one of three Pokémon: Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, or Shadow Marowak.
- Phase 3: Cliff randomly uses one of three Pokémon: Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Machamp, or Shadow Crobat.
This unpredictability makes choosing the right counter-Pokémon challenging, but we'll guide you through some effective options.
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
Shadow Mewtwo is a top choice, effectively countering Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat—often appearing in phases two and three.
Mega Rayquaza
Similar to Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza excels against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat. Using these two strategically across phases two and three significantly increases your chances of victory.
Kyogre
Standard Kyogre is effective against Shadow Cubone in the first phase. Primal Kyogre, however, is much stronger, countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it a versatile option for any phase.
Dawn Wings Necrozma
Dawn Wings Necrozma is effective against Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, but its limited effectiveness makes it less ideal than other options.
Mega Swampert
Mega Swampert counters Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it suitable for the first phase. However, its effectiveness diminishes in later phases due to Cliff's unpredictable choices.
A suggested team composition is Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), and Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adapt this based on the Pokémon available in your roster.
How to Find Cliff?
Battling Cliff requires preparation. First, defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to acquire the necessary components for a Rocket Radar. Activating the Rocket Radar reveals a Team GO Rocket leader's location—Cliff has a one-third chance of appearing.
Cliff's Pokémon are stronger than Grunts', demanding a well-thought-out strategy. Failure results in a rematch opportunity; victory destroys the Rocket Radar.
Defeating Cliff requires careful planning and strong Pokémon. While Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre provide an excellent counter, adapt your team based on your available Pokémon, considering their strengths and weaknesses. Remember, obtaining a Rocket Radar by defeating Grunts is the first step to this challenging battle.
