Meeting Cliff: how to defeat this boss in Pokémon Go

Conquering Cliff, a formidable Team GO Rocket leader in Pokémon GO, requires strategy and the right 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:

• 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 requires a versatile team.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

Choosing Pokémon that exploit Cliff's weaknesses is key. Here are some top contenders:

Shadow Mewtwo

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

Mega Rayquaza

Shares similar effectiveness to Shadow Mewtwo, making it an excellent complement. Use one in phase two and the other in phase three for optimal results.

Kyogre

Standard Kyogre is effective in phase one. Primal Kyogre is significantly stronger, capable of defeating Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it a versatile option for any phase.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

Effective against Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, but limited in overall usefulness.

Mega Swampert

Effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, primarily useful in phase one.

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

How to Find Cliff?

To battle Cliff, you must first defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to obtain Rocket Radar components. Crafting a Rocket Radar will reveal a Team GO Rocket leader's location—Cliff has a one-in-three chance of appearing.

Cliff's battles are challenging, requiring careful preparation and a strong team. Pokémon like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre are highly effective due to their versatility. Remember, even without these specific Pokémon, you can adapt your strategy using other strong fighters, considering their type matchups. Defeating Grunts and obtaining a Rocket Radar is the first step to facing Cliff.