Conquering Cliff, a Team GO Rocket leader 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 strategize your approach.

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.

This unpredictability makes choosing the perfect team crucial. While online guides offer suggestions, Cliff's Pokémon choices vary, demanding a flexible strategy.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

To counter Cliff's diverse team, consider these Pokémon and their effectiveness:

Shadow Mewtwo

A top choice, effective against Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat—potentially winning two of the last two phases.

Mega Rayquaza

Shares similar effectiveness to Shadow Mewtwo against the same Pokémon. Using one in phase two and the other in phase three (or vice versa) is a powerful strategy.

Kyogre

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

Dawn Wings Necrozma

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

Mega Swampert

Effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, making it suitable primarily for phase one. Consider switching it out for later phases.

A suggested team composition: Primal Kyogre (phase one), Shadow Mewtwo (phase two), Mega Rayquaza (phase three). Adapt this based on your available Pokémon.

How to Find Cliff?

To battle Cliff, you must first defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts. Each victory yields a mysterious component for crafting a Rocket Radar. Activating the Radar reveals a Team GO Rocket leader's location; Cliff has a one-third chance of appearing.

Battling Cliff is tougher than Grunts, requiring careful preparation. Winning destroys your Rocket Radar, but losing allows a rematch.

Cliff presents a challenging battle, requiring a strong team and strategic thinking. While Pokémon like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre are highly effective, adapt your strategy based on your available Pokémon, understanding their strengths and weaknesses. Remember, you need a Rocket Radar (obtained by defeating Grunts) to encounter him.