How To Defeat Cliff in Pokemon GO (November 2023)

Discover the best strategies and counters to triumph over Team GO Rocket leader Cliff’s challenging lineup in the latest edition of Pokemon GO battles.

In the dynamic world of Pokemon GO, the formidable Team GO Rocket leader Cliff presents an enduring challenge for trainers seeking victory. With a roster of 7 powerful Shadow Pokemon spanning 3 intense rounds, Cliff demands careful planning and strategic counter-selection from players. To engage in battle with Cliff, trainers must first track down this elusive leader using a Rocket Radar, requiring the collection of 6 Mysterious Components obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket grunts.

How to Defeat Cliff in Pokemon GO:

First Phase – Shadow Dratini: Type: Dragon Weaknesses: Dragon, Fairy, Ice Resistances: Electric, Fire, Grass, Water

Counters for Shadow Dratini:

• Primal Kyogre: Waterfall, Origin Pulse
• Xurkitree: Thunder Shock, Discharge
• Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash
• Zekrom: Charge Beam, Fusion Bolt
• Kyogre: Waterfall, Origin Pulse

Second Phase – Shadow Slowking, Shadow Cradily, Shadow Gallade: Types: Water/Psychic, Rock/Grass, Psychic/Fighting

Counters for Second Phase:

• Pheromosa: Bug Bite, Bug Buzz (for Slowking)
• Xurkitree: Spark, Discharge (for Slowking)
• Terrakion: Double Kick, Sacred Sword (for Cradily)
• Keldeo: Low Kick, Sacred Sword (for Cradily)
• Gengar: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball (for Gallade)

Third Phase – Shadow Dusknoir, Shadow Mamoswine, Shadow Tyranitar: Types: Ghost, Ice/Ground, Rock/Dark

Counters for Third Phase:

• Attack Deoxys: Zen Headbutt, Dark Pulse (for Dusknoir)
• Chandelure: Hex, Shadow Ball (for Dusknoir)
• Terrakion: Double Kick, Sacred Sword (for Mamoswine)
• Keldeo: Low Kick, Sacred Sword (for Mamoswine)
• Conkeldurr: Counter, Dynamic Punch (for Tyranitar)

By selecting the right Pokemon and utilizing their strengths, trainers can conquer Cliff’s diverse Shadow lineup and emerge victorious in November 2023. Prepare your team, master the shadows, and claim victory against Team GO Rocket’s fierce leader.