Defeating Cliff in Pokémon Go: Strategies Revealed

In Pokémon GO, facing off against Cliff, one of Team GO Rocket's leaders, is a challenging endeavor. However, with the right companions and a solid strategy, you can secure victory with relative ease.

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?

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Understanding Cliff's battle strategy is crucial before you engage him. The battle unfolds in three distinct phases:

• First Phase: Cliff consistently deploys Shadow Cubone, offering no surprises.
• Second Phase: Here, luck plays a role as Cliff might choose from Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, or Shadow Marowak.
• Third Phase: In the final stage, Cliff can select from Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Machamp, or Shadow Crobat.

Given the variability in Cliff's choices, selecting the right Pokémon for each phase can be tricky. However, we'll guide you through choosing Pokémon that can handle Cliff's unpredictable lineup effectively.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

To counter Cliff's Pokémon, you need to exploit their weaknesses. Here are some top picks that can help you triumph over Cliff:

Shadow Mewtwo

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Shadow Mewtwo is a powerhouse, capable of defeating opponents in the second and third phases, such as Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat.

Mega Rayquaza

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Mega Rayquaza shares similar strengths with Shadow Mewtwo, making it an excellent choice for the second or third phase of the battle.

Kyogre

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Regular Kyogre is effective in the first phase against Shadow Cubone. However, Primal Kyogre can tackle more opponents, including Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it versatile across all phases.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

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Dawn Wings Necrozma can only defeat Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, limiting its utility in this battle.

Mega Swampert

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Mega Swampert is effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it suitable for the first phase but less so for the second.

A recommended lineup could be Primal Kyogre for the first phase, Shadow Mewtwo for the second, and Mega Rayquaza for the third. If you lack any of these, consider alternatives from the list above.

How to Find Cliff?

To challenge Cliff, you must first defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to collect mysterious components. These components assemble into a Rocket Radar, which, when activated, reveals the location of a Team GO Rocket leader, with a 33.3% chance of encountering Cliff.

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Battling Cliff is a formidable challenge that demands careful preparation and strategic Pokémon selection. His team of powerful Shadow Pokémon across three battle phases requires versatile counters like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre. Even without these specific Pokémon, you can adapt your strategy using other strong fighters, considering their strengths and weaknesses. Remember, encountering Cliff requires a Rocket Radar, obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts.