Meeting Cliff: how to defeat this boss in Pokémon Go

Defeating 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 achievable. This guide will help you conquer 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?

Cliff's battles are divided into three phases:

• Phase 1: Always uses Shadow Cubone.
• Phase 2: Uses one of three Pokémon: Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, or Shadow Marowak.
• Phase 3: Uses one of three Pokémon: Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Machamp, or Shadow Crobat.

This unpredictability makes choosing the right counter-Pokémon crucial.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

To effectively counter Cliff's Pokémon, consider their weaknesses. While his lineup varies, some Pokémon consistently excel:

Shadow Mewtwo

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

Mega Rayquaza

Similar effectiveness to Shadow Mewtwo, making it an excellent complement. Using one in phase two and the other in phase three is a powerful strategy.

Kyogre

Regular Kyogre is effective in phase one. Primal Kyogre significantly increases your chances, countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it versatile for any phase.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

Effective against Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, but limited in its overall usefulness due to only countering two of Cliff's possible Pokémon.

Mega Swampert

Effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it suitable for phase one. However, its effectiveness diminishes in later phases due to Cliff's varied Pokémon choices.

A suggested team composition: Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adapt this 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 Rocket Radar. Activating the Rocket Radar will reveal a Team GO Rocket leader's location; there's a one-third chance it will be Cliff.

Cliff's battles are tougher than Grunt battles, requiring strategic Pokémon selection. Remember, if you lose, you can try again, but a victory destroys your Rocket Radar. Careful preparation and the right Pokémon are key to defeating this challenging opponent.