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.

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, each presenting unique challenges:

• Phase 1: Always features Shadow Cubone.
• Phase 2: Randomly selects from Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, or Shadow Marowak.
• Phase 3: Randomly selects from Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Machamp, or Shadow Crobat.

This unpredictable nature necessitates a versatile team capable of adapting to various Pokémon types.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

Choosing Pokémon with effective counters against Cliff's diverse roster is key. Here are some top choices:

Shadow Mewtwo

A powerful choice, Shadow Mewtwo excels against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat, making it effective 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 both Mewtwo and Rayquaza strategically across phases two and three maximizes your chances of success.

Kyogre

While standard Kyogre is only effective against Shadow Cubone in phase one, Primal Kyogre significantly expands its effectiveness, countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone. Its versatility makes it suitable for any phase with the right luck.

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, primarily useful in the first phase. It's best used early and replaced for later phases.

A suggested team composition: Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), and Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adjust based on the Pokémon you possess.

How to Find Cliff?

To battle Cliff, you must first defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to obtain the necessary 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 battles are challenging, requiring a well-prepared team and strategic Pokémon selection. Remember, while powerful Pokémon like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre are highly effective, adapting your strategy based on your available Pokémon and Cliff's random selections is crucial for victory. Defeating Grunts to obtain the Rocket Radar is the first step in this challenging but rewarding encounter.