Team Go Rocket leaders are not mere adversaries. They’ll give you more trouble than those humble grunts, but with the knowledge in this guide, you’ll learn how to beat Cliff in Pokémon Go .
How to beat Team Go Rocket leader Cliff in Pokémon Go
With proper preparation, Cliff’s normally formidable team won’t stand a chance against yours. Fortunately, some of your options are not very varied, which can make building your team easier. Here are all of Cliff’s possible Pokémon:
- Pokemon 1
- Aerodactyl (rock / flight)
- Pokemon 2
- Cradily (Rock / Grass)
- Gallade (Psychic / Combat)
- Slow (psychic / water)
- Pokemon 3
- Tyranitar (Rock / Dark)
- Dusknoir (ghost)
- Mamoswine (Ice / Earth)
Cliff battle 1
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl is one of the most disappointing Pokémon in the game. It had a simple and cool design and is one of the original fossil Pokémon. But hosing down this Flying Rock in water attacks will quickly put it out of service.
Top picks: Mega Gyarados, Kyogre, Empoleon, Mega Blastoise, Milotic
Cliff battle 2
Cradily
Another fossil has come to life on Cliff’s team. Luckily for you, this is another solution that can be shipped quite easily. It has a lot of weaknesses, but Steel, Fighting, and Bug are the ones you’ll want to exploit. Mega Gengar also hits hard because it’s a great glass cannon overall.
Top picks: Lucario, Dialga, Heatran, Mega Gengar, Heracross
Gallade
If you come across the less impressive half of Ralts’ evolutionary line, consider yourself lucky. Gardevoir will be your best option to face Gallade. Other Fairy and Ghost-type Pokémon also work extremely well against this Psychic / Fighting-type mon.
Top picks: Gardevoir, Togekiss, Mega Gengar, Latias, Giratina
Decelerate
It might not be a bad idea to load up your team with Ghosts depending on Cliff’s lineup. Slowing down is definitely one of those Pokémon you’ll want to use Ghost types against. Dark and Grass-type attacks are also exceptionally powerful for this battle.
Top picks: Mega Gyarados, Hydreigon, Tyranitar, Mega Abomasnow, Origine Forme Giratina
Cliff battle 3
Tyranitar
Tyranitar can be a terrifying opponent to take on when you are left with your last Pokémon. This Rock / Dark-type Pokémon is very powerful. But if you take advantage of its enormous weakness to Combat-type attacks, then you should be fine.
Top picks: Heracross, Hariyama, Machamp, Conkeldurr, Sirfetch’d
Dusknoir
Do you remember what I said about the types of ghosts? You can deal massive damage with Pokémon like Mega Gengar and Origin Forme Giratina here. But Dark-type Pokémon will be the most formidable because they are not weak against Ghost-type attacks.
Top picks: Mega Gyarados, Obstagoon, Tyranitar, Darkrai, Mega Houndoom
Mamoswine
Mamoswine is very powerful and one of the best Ice-type attackers in the game, but he has a ton of weaknesses compared to common types that you can take advantage of. Fire, Water, Combat and Grass moves deal super effective damage against Mamoswine, take your pick.
Best picks: Mega Charizard Y, Mega Gyarados, Mega Blastoise, Mega Venusaur, Heracross
Best Pokémon Team
Cliff still has bulky Pokémon. But if you only choose a team that meets your weaknesses, you should be sailing this battle. Just use your shields wisely.
My ideal team to beat Cliff is:
- Mega Gyarados(Bite | Water Tail)
- Giratina Forma Origin(Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball)
- Conkeldurr(Counter | Dynamic Strike)
Secondary equipment:
- Mega Blastoise(Water Gun | Hydraulic Cannon)
- Gardevoir(Charm | Psychic)
- Tyranitar(Bite | Crack)
If you don’t have all of these Pokémon, most combinations of the correct fighting types, Ghost, Dark, Water, Grass, or Fire should be able to do the job.
That’s all there is to know about how to beat Team Go Rocket leader Cliff in Pokémon Go . Now is the time to face Arlo and Sierra to face Giovanni.
