Conquering Cliff, one of Team GO Rocket's leaders 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 prepare for 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?

Understanding Cliff's battle style is crucial. The fight is divided into three phases:

• Phase 1: Always 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.

This unpredictability makes choosing the right Pokémon challenging, but we'll guide you through some effective options.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

Counter Cliff's Pokémon by exploiting their weaknesses. While his team varies, several Pokémon consistently prove effective:

Shadow Mewtwo

A top choice, Shadow Mewtwo excels against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat, potentially winning two of the final three battles.

Mega Rayquaza

Similar to Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza effectively counters Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat. Using it in conjunction with Shadow Mewtwo (one in Phase 2, the other in Phase 3) greatly increases your chances of success.

Kyogre

Standard Kyogre is only effective in Phase 1. However, Primal Kyogre's power significantly increases its effectiveness, countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone. Its versatility makes it a strong contender for any phase.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

Dawn Wings Necrozma is effective against only Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, limiting its overall usefulness.

Mega Swampert

Mega Swampert is only reliable against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it suitable primarily for Phase 1. Consider replacing it for later phases.

A suggested team composition: Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), Mega Rayquaza (Phase 3). Adjust based on the Pokémon available to you.

How to Find Cliff?

Battling Cliff requires a bit of work. You must 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-third chance of appearing.

The battle with Cliff is tougher than Grunt battles due to his stronger Pokémon. Winning earns you rewards, but failure simply means another chance.

Cliff presents a significant challenge, demanding preparation and strategic Pokémon selection. Pokémon like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre offer the best chance of victory due to their versatility. Remember, even without these specific Pokémon, a well-thought-out strategy using strong counters can still lead to success. Remember to obtain a Rocket Radar by defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts to even begin the encounter.