In Pokémon GO, defeating Cliff, one of the leaders of Team GO Rocket, can be a challenging but rewarding experience. With the right Pokémon and strategy, you can make victory against him much more achievable.
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?
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How Cliff Plays?
Before you take on Cliff, understanding his battle strategy is crucial. The battle unfolds in three distinct phases:
- Phase 1: Cliff always begins with Shadow Cubone, making this phase predictable.
- Phase 2: Here, Cliff might send out Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, or Shadow Marowak, introducing an element of unpredictability.
- Phase 3: The final stage features a choice between Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Machamp, or Shadow Crobat.
Given the variability in the latter two phases, choosing the right Pokémon to counter Cliff's selections is key to success.
Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?
To counter Cliff effectively, you need to exploit the weaknesses of his Pokémon. Here are some top choices to consider:
Shadow Mewtwo
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Shadow Mewtwo is an excellent choice due to its versatility. It can defeat Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat, making it a strong contender for the second and third phases.
Mega Rayquaza
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Mega Rayquaza shares similar strengths with Shadow Mewtwo, capable of defeating the same opponents. Strategically placing Mega Rayquaza in the third phase and Shadow Mewtwo in the second can secure your victory in the later stages.
Kyogre
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Regular Kyogre is effective in the first phase against Shadow Cubone. However, Primal Kyogre's increased power allows it to tackle Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone, making it a versatile option for any phase.
Dawn Wings Necrozma
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Dawn Wings Necrozma can only handle Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, making it less versatile for this battle. It's not the optimal choice due to its limited effectiveness.
Mega Swampert
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Mega Swampert is effective against Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, fitting best in the first phase. For the second phase, consider swapping it out for a more suitable Pokémon given Cliff's unpredictable choices.
A recommended team setup could be Primal Kyogre in the first phase, Shadow Mewtwo in the second, and Mega Rayquaza in the third. If you lack any of these, you can still adapt your strategy with other strong Pokémon from the list.
How to Find Cliff?
To challenge Cliff, you'll need to overcome several hurdles. Start by defeating six Team GO Rocket Grunts to gather mysterious components, which you'll use to assemble a Rocket Radar. Activating the Rocket Radar will reveal the location of a Team GO Rocket leader, with a 33.3% chance of encountering Cliff.
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Battling Cliff is a significant challenge that requires thorough preparation and strategic selection of Pokémon. His team of powerful Shadow Pokémon spread across three battle phases demands versatile fighters like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre to counter most threats effectively.
Even if you don't have these specific Pokémon, you can still adapt your strategy by choosing other strong fighters that match the characteristics and weaknesses of Cliff's team. Remember, to face Cliff, you'll need a Rocket Radar, which you can earn by defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts.
