In Pokémon GO, facing Cliff, a leader of Team GO Rocket, is a formidable challenge. However, with the right Pokémon companions and a solid strategy, you can easily secure a victory.
How Cliff Plays?
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Understanding Cliff's battle strategy is crucial before engaging him. The battle unfolds in three distinct phases:
- First Phase: Cliff always starts with Shadow Cubone, making this phase predictable.
- Second Phase: Here, luck comes into play as Cliff may deploy one of three Pokémon: Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, or Shadow Marowak.
- Final Stage: Cliff's final choice can be one of three powerful opponents: Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Machamp, or Shadow Crobat.
Given the variability in Cliff's lineup, selecting the right Pokémon can be tricky. Each battle is unique, but we'll guide you through choosing Pokémon that can effectively counter Cliff's unpredictable moves.
Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?
To counter Cliff's Pokémon effectively, you must exploit their weaknesses. Here are some top picks that can help you triumph over Cliff's team:
Shadow Mewtwo
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Shadow Mewtwo is an excellent choice, capable of defeating opponents in both the second and third phases, such as Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat.
Mega Rayquaza
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Mega Rayquaza can handle the same adversaries as Shadow Mewtwo. By strategically placing Mega Rayquaza in the third phase and Shadow Mewtwo in the second, you can dominate the later stages of the battle.
Kyogre
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Regular Kyogre is effective in the first phase against Shadow Cubone. However, Primal Kyogre's enhanced strength allows it to tackle Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it versatile across all battle stages with the right luck.
Dawn Wings Necrozma
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Dawn Wings Necrozma can only defeat Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, making it less ideal for this battle due to its limited effectiveness.
Mega Swampert
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Mega Swampert is suited for the first phase, defeating Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone. However, for the second phase, it's advisable to switch to a more versatile Pokémon due to Cliff's unpredictable choices.
A recommended team setup includes Primal Kyogre for the first phase, Shadow Mewtwo for the second, and Mega Rayquaza for the third. If you lack any of these Pokémon, you can still adapt by selecting other strong contenders from the list.
How to Find Cliff?
To challenge Cliff in Pokémon GO, you must first overcome six Team GO Rocket Grunts. Each victory against a Grunt rewards you with mysterious components, which you'll need to assemble a Rocket Radar. Once activated, the Rocket Radar will reveal the location of a Team GO Rocket leader, with a 33.3% chance it'll be Cliff.
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Battling Cliff is more challenging than facing Grunts due to his stronger Pokémon. If you lose, you'll have the opportunity for a rematch, but a victory will destroy your Rocket Radar.
Confronting Cliff requires meticulous preparation and strategic selection of your Pokémon team. His lineup of powerful Shadow Pokémon across three battle stages demands versatile fighters like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre to counter his threats effectively. Even without these specific Pokémon, you can still devise a winning strategy by leveraging other strong Pokémon, considering their strengths and weaknesses. Remember, encountering Cliff requires a Rocket Radar, which you can earn by defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts.
