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 capable of handling various Pokémon types.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

Choosing Pokémon that exploit Cliff's weaknesses is key. While his team varies, certain Pokémon consistently prove effective:

Shadow Mewtwo

A top choice, Shadow Mewtwo excels against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat, often securing victories in phases two and three.

Mega Rayquaza

Similar to Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza effectively counters Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat. Using one in phase two and the other in phase three is highly effective.

Kyogre

Regular Kyogre is best suited for phase one. Primal Kyogre, however, is significantly stronger, capable of defeating Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it a versatile option for any phase.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

Dawn Wings Necrozma effectively counters Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, but its limited effectiveness makes it less ideal than other choices.

Mega Swampert

Mega Swampert is effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it suitable for phase one. However, its effectiveness 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 Radar reveals a Team GO Rocket Leader; there's a one-third chance it will be Cliff. The battle is challenging, but victory yields valuable rewards. Defeat will allow a rematch, but failure means losing your Rocket Radar.

Remember, careful preparation and strategic Pokémon selection are crucial for defeating Cliff. While the suggested team is powerful, adapt your strategy based on your available Pokémon, considering their type matchups and abilities. Good luck, Trainer!

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