Pokémon Go: Conquering Meeting Cliff

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 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 the right Pokémon hinges on understanding Cliff's potential lineups and exploiting their weaknesses. While each battle is unique, these Pokémon offer strong counter options:

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. Using one in phase two and the other in phase three is a powerful strategy.

Kyogre

Regular Kyogre is effective in phase one. Primal Kyogre significantly boosts its effectiveness, countering Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it versatile across all phases.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

Effective only against Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, limiting its overall usefulness.

Mega Swampert

Effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, primarily useful in phase one. Consider switching it out for phase two.

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 the Rocket Radar. Activating the Radar reveals a Team GO Rocket Leader's location; Cliff has a one-third chance of appearing. The battle is challenging, but winning destroys the Radar. Losses allow for a rematch.

Cliff presents a tough challenge, demanding careful preparation and strong Pokémon. While Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre form a powerful team, adapting your strategy based on your available Pokémon and their strengths is key. Remember to obtain a Rocket Radar by defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts to even encounter Cliff.