In Pokémon GO, facing Cliff, one of the Team GO Rocket leaders, can be a challenging endeavor. However, with the right Pokémon and strategy, you can secure victory with ease.

Table of Content --- How Cliff Plays? Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

• Shadow Mewtwo
• Mega Rayquaza
• Kyogre
• Dawn Wings Necrozma
• Mega Swampert How to Find Hero?

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How Cliff Plays?

Understanding Cliff's strategy is crucial before engaging in battle. The encounter is structured in three distinct phases:

• Phase 1: Cliff consistently deploys Shadow Cubone, offering no surprises.
• Phase 2: This phase introduces an element of unpredictability, with Cliff potentially using Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, or Shadow Marowak.
• Phase 3: The final stage sees Cliff choosing from Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Machamp, or Shadow Crobat.

Given the variability in Cliff's lineup, selecting the right Pokémon becomes critical. Each battle can differ, making adaptability key to success.

Which Pokémon Are Best to Choose?

To counter Cliff's team effectively, you need to exploit their weaknesses. Here are some top choices to consider:

Shadow Mewtwo

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Shadow Mewtwo is an excellent pick, capable of defeating opponents in the second and third phases, such as Shadow Machoke, Shadow Annihilape, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Crobat.

Mega Rayquaza

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Mega Rayquaza mirrors Shadow Mewtwo's effectiveness against the same foes. Positioning it in the third phase alongside Shadow Mewtwo in the second can streamline your strategy.

Kyogre

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Regular Kyogre is effective in the first phase against Shadow Cubone. However, Primal Kyogre's enhanced power allows it to tackle Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Marowak, and Shadow Cubone across different phases.

Dawn Wings Necrozma

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Dawn Wings Necrozma is limited to defeating Shadow Annihilape and Shadow Machoke, making it less versatile for this battle.

Mega Swampert

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Mega Swampert can handle Shadow Marowak and Shadow Cubone, but it's best suited for the first phase. You may need to switch it out for a more suitable Pokémon in later stages.

A recommended lineup could be Primal Kyogre in the first phase, Shadow Mewtwo in the second, and Mega Rayquaza in the third. If you lack one of these, choose from the other options listed.

How to Find Hero?

To challenge Cliff, you must first defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts to collect mysterious components. These components assemble into a Rocket Radar, which reveals the location of a Team GO Rocket leader. There's a 33.3% chance it will be Cliff.

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Battling Cliff requires thorough preparation and strategic Pokémon selection. His team of powerful Shadow Pokémon demands versatile counters like Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Primal Kyogre. Even without these specific Pokémon, you can adapt your strategy by leveraging other strong fighters based on their strengths and weaknesses. Remember, encountering Cliff hinges on acquiring a Rocket Radar through defeating Grunts.