Pokémon Go: Conquering the Meeting Cliff Boss

Conquering Cliff, a formidable Team GO Rocket leader in Pokémon GO, requires strategy and the right Pokémon. This guide breaks down how to defeat him.

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:

• 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, understanding their weaknesses is key. While his lineup varies, certain Pokémon consistently excel:

Shadow Mewtwo

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

Mega Rayquaza

Similar to Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza counters Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat. Using this and Shadow Mewtwo strategically across phases 2 and 3 guarantees success.

Kyogre

Regular Kyogre is only effective in the first phase. Primal Kyogre, however, is significantly stronger, countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it a versatile option 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 optimal than other choices.

Mega Swampert

Mega Swampert counters Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it useful in the first phase. However, its limited effectiveness necessitates swapping it out for later phases.

A suggested team composition: Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), and Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adapt this 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’s location; Cliff has a one-in-three chance of appearing. Battles with Cliff are more challenging than those with Grunts, requiring a strong team and strategic preparation. Winning earns you rewards, but losing only results in the destruction of your Rocket Radar.

Defeating Cliff requires preparation and a strong team. While Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre offer the best counter strategies, adaptable tactics with other powerful Pokémon can also succeed. Remember, acquiring a Rocket Radar through defeating Grunts is the first step to facing Cliff.