Battling Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff in Pokémon GO, An In-Depth Guide to Shadow Pokémon and the Top Counters
With the Noxious Swamp event in full swing, Pokémon GO Trainers are witnessing a surge in Team GO Rocket Balloons. Among the key figures piloting these ominous inflatables is none other than Team GO Rocket’s Leader Cliff. Known for his fierce Shadow Pokémon lineup, battling Cliff is both a thrilling and daunting challenge.
Team GO Rocket balloons are a common sight during special events. They appear above your in-game map, harboring various Team GO Rocket members that you can battle. These balloons are unique to each player and only stay for a limited time, so tap them before they fly away.
Cliff is a prominent figure in Team GO Rocket, standing strong beside other leaders like Arlo, Sierra, and Giovanni. His battles are marked by intensity and require precise strategies.
But what makes Cliff so special? And more importantly, how do you take down his Shadow Pokémon? Cliff’s lineup can vary, but here’s a general guide to defeating his most common Shadow Pokémon.
Cliff Best Counters
Cliff #1 Shadow Pokemon line-up and best counters
Aerodactyl
- Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
- Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
- Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
- Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer
Cliff #2 Shadow Pokemon line-up and best counters
Slowking
- Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
- Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
- Roserade with Razor Leaf and Grass Knot
- Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing (Charged Move)
Cradily
- Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
- Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Galarian with Darmanitan Ice Fang and Avalanche
- Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Gallade
- Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
- Staraptor with Wing Attack and Brave Bird
- Honchkrow with Peck and Brave Bird
- Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Cliff #3 Shadow Pokemon line-up and best counters
Dusknoir
- Origin Forme Giratina with Shadow Claw and Shadow Force
- Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
- Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing (Charged Move)
- Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Weavile with Feint Attack and Foul Play
Mamoswine
- Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
- Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
- Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
- Darmanitan with Incinerate and Overheat
- Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Tyranitar
- Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Breloom with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Alakazam with Counter and Focus Blast
- Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
The Noxious Swamp event in Pokémon GO has brought not only a new environment but also more opportunities to face Leader Cliff. His Shadow Pokémon lineup offers a diverse and challenging experience for all Trainers. With careful planning and the right counters, taking down Cliff is an achievable feat. It’s all about knowing the battle, understanding the opponent, and choosing the right Pokémon.
Embrace the challenge, Trainers. Equip your Rocket Radars, keep an eye out for those Team GO Rocket Balloons, and show Cliff that you have what it takes to be a Pokémon Master. Happy battling, and may the Noxious Swamp event be a time of victory and growth in your Pokémon GO adventure.
