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 outlines 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 are three-phased:

• 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.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

Choosing Pokémon that exploit Cliff's weaknesses is crucial. While his team varies, some Pokémon consistently excel:

Shadow Mewtwo

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

Mega Rayquaza

Similar effectiveness to Shadow Mewtwo against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat. Ideal for phases two and three.

Kyogre

Regular Kyogre is effective in phase one. Primal Kyogre significantly boosts its effectiveness, countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone. Versatile across all phases with the right luck.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

Effective against Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, but limited to only two Pokémon. Not an optimal overall choice.

Mega Swampert

Effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it suitable for phase one. Less effective in later phases due to Cliff's varied team composition.

A suggested team composition is Primal Kyogre (Phase 1), Shadow Mewtwo (Phase 2), and 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 and activating the Rocket Radar reveals a Team GO Rocket leader's location; there's a one-third chance it will be Cliff. The battle is challenging, requiring strategic countermeasures. Winning destroys the Rocket Radar.

Cliff presents a tough challenge, but with preparation and the right Pokémon team—ideally including powerful and versatile choices like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre—victory is attainable. Remember to utilize a Rocket Radar obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts to find him. Even without these specific Pokémon, strategic team building considering type matchups will increase your chances of success.