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.
Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?
To effectively counter Cliff's diverse team, consider these Pokémon and their strengths:
Shadow Mewtwo
A top choice, Shadow Mewtwo excels against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat, making it highly 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 significantly increases your chances of success.
Kyogre
Regular Kyogre is effective in phase one. Primal Kyogre significantly enhances its capabilities, 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 ideal than other options.
Mega Swampert
Mega Swampert effectively counters Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, primarily useful in phase one. Consider replacing it in later phases with a more versatile Pokémon.
A suggested team composition: Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), and Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adjust based on the Pokémon available in your roster.
How to Find Cliff?
To battle Cliff, you must first defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to obtain the necessary Rocket Radar components. Activating the Rocket Radar will reveal Cliff's location (along with a 33.3% chance of encountering him). Be prepared for a challenging battle, as Cliff utilizes stronger Pokémon than Grunts. Defeating Cliff rewards you with valuable items but destroys the Rocket Radar.
Remember, strategic Pokémon selection and careful consideration of type matchups are crucial for victory against Cliff. While the suggested team is powerful, adapt your strategy based on your available Pokémon and their strengths.
