Meeting Cliff: how to defeat this boss in Pokémon Go

Conquering Cliff, a Team GO Rocket leader in Pokémon GO, isn't a walk in the park. But with the right Pokémon and strategy, victory is within reach. This guide will help you master the fight.

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 style is crucial. The fight is divided into three phases:

• Phase 1: Always features Shadow Cubone.
• Phase 2: Cliff randomly uses Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, or Shadow Marowak.
• Phase 3: Cliff randomly uses Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Machamp, or Shadow Crobat.

This unpredictable nature makes choosing the perfect team challenging, but we'll guide you to victory.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

Effective counter-strategies require understanding Cliff's Pokémon weaknesses. While his team varies, certain Pokémon consistently excel.

Shadow Mewtwo

A top choice, Shadow Mewtwo effectively counters Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat—potentially winning two of the final phases.

Mega Rayquaza

Similar to Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza excels against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat. Using one in phase two and the other in phase three provides a powerful combination.

Kyogre

Standard Kyogre is effective in the first phase. Primal Kyogre is significantly stronger, countering 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 optimal than other choices.

Mega Swampert

Mega Swampert effectively counters Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it a good choice for the first phase. However, its effectiveness diminishes in later phases.

A suggested team composition: Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adapt as needed based on your available Pokémon.

How to Find Cliff?

Battling Cliff requires preparation. First, defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to obtain the Rocket Radar components. Creating and activating the Rocket Radar reveals a Team GO Rocket leader's location – Cliff has a 33.3% chance of appearing.

Cliff's Pokémon are stronger than Grunts, demanding a well-prepared team. Defeat him to earn rewards, but remember, failure leads to a rematch, and victory destroys the Rocket Radar.

Conquering Cliff is a significant challenge, requiring strategic Pokémon selection. Pokémon like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre offer the best chances of success. Even without these specific Pokémon, a well-thought-out strategy considering type matchups can lead to victory. Remember, you'll need a Rocket Radar, obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts, to even encounter Cliff.