Meeting Cliff: how to defeat this boss in Pokémon Go

Conquering Cliff, a formidable Team GO Rocket leader in Pokémon GO, requires strategic planning and powerful Pokémon. This guide will help you achieve victory.

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 divided into three phases, each presenting unique challenges:

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 necessitates a versatile team composition.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

Choosing Pokémon with effective counters to Cliff's diverse roster is crucial. Here are some top contenders:

Shadow Mewtwo

Highly effective against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat, making it a strong choice for phases two and three.

Mega Rayquaza

Shares similar effectiveness as Shadow Mewtwo against several of Cliff's Pokémon, providing excellent coverage in the later phases. Using this and Shadow Mewtwo strategically across phases two and three maximizes your chances of success.

Kyogre

Standard Kyogre excels in phase one against Shadow Cubone. Primal Kyogre significantly enhances its capabilities, effectively countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it a flexible option for any phase depending on your luck.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

Effective against Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, but limited in overall utility due to its restricted effectiveness.

Mega Swampert

Effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it suitable for phase one, but less versatile in subsequent phases.

A suggested team composition could be Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), and Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adapt this based on the Pokémon available to you, focusing on type advantages.

How to Find Cliff?

To battle Cliff, you must first defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to acquire the necessary components for a Rocket Radar. Activating the Rocket Radar will reveal 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-prepared team. Remember, a successful battle destroys your Rocket Radar.

Defeating Cliff requires preparation and the right Pokémon. While Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre provide excellent coverage, adapt your strategy based on the Pokémon you possess, considering their strengths and weaknesses against Cliff's potential lineup. Remember to obtain a Rocket Radar by defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts to initiate the challenge.