Sporting a black cap, blue shoulder pads, a black jumpsuit etched with the logo of Team Rocket, white gloves, and white shoes, Cliff of “Pokémon GO” would pass off as a Trainer. But don’t let those brawny looks fool you. He is an enemy to beat in this augmented-reality mobile game. Learn how to beat Cliff in November 2024.
Cliff’s ‘Pokémon GO’ Lineup (November 2024)
Cliff is a thorn in the chests of the “Pokémon GO” Trainers. He is unstoppable, constantly sending out his Shadow Galaria Zigzagoon first, followed by more Pokémons.
Basically, Cliff’s lineup in the game is:
- First Phase: Shadow Galarian Zigzagoon
- Second Phase: Shadow Marowak, Shadow Venusaur, and Shadow Aerodactyl
- Third Phase: Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Crobat, and Shadow Obstagoon
His lineup changes during Team Rocket takeover events, as does those with other Team Rocket members, plus Giovanni.
To beat Cliff, you must ensure you are taking different Pokémons into battle to cover various types. Read on for the actual guide.
First Phase: Shadow Galarian Zigzagoon
Galarian Zigzagoon is a dual Dark/Normal-type Pokémon. That means this pocket monster is weak to Bug-, Fighting- and Fairy-type attacks. It can also resist Psychic-, Ghost-, and Dark-type moves.
To get the best chances of winning, choose these counters:
- Mega Lucario – Force Palm (Fast Move) & Aura Sphere (Charged Move)
- Keldeo – Low Kick (Fast Move) & Sacred Sword (Charged Move)
- Terrakion – Double Kick (Fast Move) & Sacred Sword (Charged Move)
- Mega Heracross – Counter (Fast Move) & Close Combat (Charged Move)
- Mega Blaziken – Counter (Fast Move) & Focus Blast (Charged Move)
- Conkeldurr – Counter (Fast Move) & Dynamic Punch (Charged Move)
Second Phase: Shadow Marowak, Shadow Venusaur, And Shadow Aerodactyl
Marowak
This Ground-type pocket monster is weak against Grass-, Water-, and Ice-type attacks, as well as resistant to Electric-, Poison-, and Rock-type moves.
Some of the best Shadow Marowak counters are:
- Primal Kyogre – Waterfall (Fast Move) & Origin Pulse (Charged Move)
- Mega Sceptile – Fury Cutter (Fast Move) & Frenzy Plant (Charged Move)
- Mega Swampert – Water Gun (Fast Move) & Hydro Cannon (Charged Move)
- Shaymin (Sky Forme) – Magical Leaf (Fast Move) & Grass Knot (Charged Move)
- Kartana – Razor Leaf (Fast Move) & Leaf Blade (Charged Move)
- Mewtwo – Psycho Cut (Fast Move) & Ice Beam (Charged Move)
Venusaur
You know Venusaur full well. This dual Grass-/Poison-type Pokémon is a main character but weak against Flying-, Fire-, Psychic-, and Ice-type attacks. It is also resistant against Grass-, Fighting-, Fairy-, and Water-type moves.
Here are the best Shadow Venusaur counters:
- Mega Rayquaza – Air Slash (Fast Move) & Dragon Ascent (Charged Move)
- Mewtwo – Psycho Cut (Fast Move) & Psystrike (Charged Move)
- Mega Charizard Y – Fire Spin (Fast Move) & Blast Burn (Charged Move)
- Heatran – Fire Spin (Fast Move) & Magma Storm (Charged Move)
- Mega Alakazam – Psycho Cut (Fast Move) & Psychic (Charged Move)
- Mamoswine – Powder Snow (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charged Move)
Aerodactyl
This dual Flying-/Rock-type pocket monster is weak against Electric-, Rock-, Ice-, Water-, and Steel-type attacks but can safeguard itself from Normal-, Ground-, Poison-, Flying-, Bug-, and Fire-type moves.
Here are the best Shadow Aerodactyl counters:
- Dusk Mane Necrozma – Metal Claw (Fast Move) & Sunsteel Strike (Charged Move)
- Primal Kyogre – Waterfall (Fast Move) & Origin Pulse (Charged Move)
- Metagross – Bullet Punch (Fast Move) & Meteor Mash (Charged Move)
- Mega Swampert – Water Gun (Fast Move) & Hydro Cannon (Charged Move)
- Rampardos – Smack Down (Fast Move) & Rock Slide (Charged Move)
- Mamoswine – Powder Snow (Fast Move) & Avalanche (Charged Move)
Third Phase: Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Crobat, And Shadow Obstagoon
Tyranitar
One of the Pokémons to beat in this third phase is Tyranitar. A dual Dark-/Rock-type creature, it is weak against Bug-, Fighting-, Fairy-, Ground-, Grass-, Water-, and Steel-type attacks but can resist Dark-, Fire-, Psychic-, Ghost-, Poison-, Flying-, and Norma-type moves.
The perfect Shadow Tyranitar counters to use are:
- Mega Lucario – Force Palm (Fast Move) & Aura Sphere (Charged Move)
- Conkeldurr – Counter (Fast Move) & Dynamic Punch (Charged Move)
- Terrakion – Double Kick (Fast Move) & Sacred Sword (Charged Move)
- Mega Heracross – Counter (Fast Move) & Close Combat (Charged Move)
- Keldeo – Low Kick (Fast Move) & Sacred Sword (Charged Move)
- Mega Gardevoir – Charm (Fast Move) & Dazzling Gleam (Charged Move)
Crobat
A dual Flying-/Poison-type Pokémon, Crobat may be weak for Ice-, Electric-, Rock-, and Psychic-type attacks but resistant against Fighting-, Bug-, Fairy-, Poison-, Grass-, and Ground-type moves.
Check out the most ideal counters to use for Crobat:
- Mewtwo – Psycho Cut (Fast Move) & Psystrike (Charged Move)
- Rampardos – Smack Down (Fast Move) & Rock Slide (Charged Move)
- Magnezone – Spark (Fast Move) & Wild Charge (Charged Move)
- Rhyperior – Smack Down (Fast Move) & Rock Wrecker (Charged Move)
- Mega Tyranitar – Smack Down (Fast Move) & Stone Edge (Charged Move)
- Mega Alakazam – Psycho Cut (Fast Move) & Psychic (Charged Move)
Obstagoon
The last Pokémon Cliff will use is Obstagoon. This dual Dark-/Normal-type creature is weak on Bug-, Fairy-, and Fighting- attacks but resistant against Dark-, Psychic-, and Ghost-type moves.
Check out some of the best Shadow Obstagoon counters for your team:
- Mega Lucario – Force Palm (Fast Move) & Aura Sphere (Charged Move)
- Keldeo – Low Kick (Fast Move) & Sacred Sword (Charged Move)
- Terrakion – Double Kick (Fast Move) & Sacred Sword (Charged Move)
- Conkeldurr – Counter (Fast Move) & Dynamic Punch (Charged Move)
- Hariyama – Force Palm (Fast Move) & Dynamic Punch (Charged Move)
- Mega Heracross – Counter (Fast Move) & Close Combat (Charged Move)
That’s pretty much it. Now, take note that the best team to beat Cliff’s November 2024 consists of Mewtwo, Mega Lucario, and Mamoswine.
The sole way to track down Cliff is to beat six Team Go Rocket Grunts, then earn all six parts of the Mysterious Component. Worry not if you don’t succeed against Cliff. You can challenge him to a rematch as often as you need until you win.
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