Team GO Rocket is back at it again, with leader Cliff making another appearance inPokémon GO. Despite being one of the tougher fights, Cliff’s lineup remains unchanged for the start of July 2024. So, players should know what to expect going into it. That being said, it’s still worth your time to beat Cliff inPokémon GOfor the rewards he drops.
To cross paths with Cliff inPokémon GO, you must build a Rocket Radar. Parts for this item drop every time you beat a Rocket Grunt. In total, you need six of the parts to make a Rocket Radar, which will then let you track down a Team GO Rocket leader. However, there’s no guarantee it’s going to be Cliff. It could be any one of the team GO Rocket Leaders. That’s why it’s worthwhile knowinghow to beat Sierraand the other leaders.
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Cliff’s Team In Pokémon GO (July 2024)
A Dynamic And Difficult Line-up
Team GO Rocket leader Cliff will challenge you with the same Pokémon from the last three months inPokémon GO. First up is alwaysGeneration 1 Fighting-type Machop,which shouldn’t pose a challenge, even for new players. However, the second and third Pokemon you encounter against Cliff may differ from what players are used to.
In the second round, Cliff could throw out the following Pokémon:Water- and Dragon-type Kingdra, Psychic- and Flying-type Gallade, or Rock- and Flying-type Aerodactyl.
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Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock
Mewtwo, Alakazam, Rampardos, Rhyperior, Latios, Tyranitar
For the third and final round, Cliff will cast one of the following three Pokemon:Rock- and Grass-type Cradily, Poison- and Flying-type Crobat, or Rock- and Dark-type Tyranitar.These are hands down the toughest opponents in Cliff’s arsenal and will present a challenge. That is unless you have the right counter to Cliff’s lineup for July 2024.
Best Counters For Cliff In Pokémon GO (July 2024)
Two For The Price Of One
Because Machop isn’t a difficult battle, choosing a Pokémon that counters it and one of the possible three you’ll face in the second round is smart. Thecounters to Machop are Fairy-, Flying- or Psychic-type attacks.In this case, the best counter would beGen 2 Togekiss, as they’re also a good match-up for Kingdra and Gallade in the second round if you so happen to face either of them.
Following that, it’s always a good idea toinclude a fighting typedue to the damage they deal. WhileMewtwo is always a good choice,Lucariomay be a better option if you already have a Gen 2Togekiss in yourPokémon GOlineup. Lucario is a Fighting- & Steel-type Pokémon that can effectively counter the Shadow Aerodactyl in the second round. Meanwhile, Togekiss will always be ready for round two if Aerodactyl doesn’t appear.
If Tyranitar or Cradily show up, you’ll already have a counter with your Fighting type. However, they likely won’t have enough health to finish the fight. The best Pokémon to rely on for round threeis Metagross or Rayquaza.The former is the more likely option, as not everyone is going to have Rayquaza.
Rewards For Defeating Cliff In Pokémon GO
A Chance To Get A Super Rare Pokémon
Beating Cliff in July 2024 will reward players with some top-notch items inPokémon GO. You cancapture a Shadow Machop, including a shiny variant, immediately following the battle. On top of this, you’ll get 1,000Stardust inPokémon GOand a 12-km egg. You can hatch some of the rarest Pokémon inPokémon GOfrom these. So, be sure to incubate it as soon as the battle’s over so you can begin hatching it.
Stardust can be used to increase the CP level of any Pokémon you have caught.
Safe to say team GO Rocket leader Cliff has some pretty good rewards if you beat him in July 2024. That being said, he’s also arguably the toughest leader you’ll face, and that’s why it’s worth preparing for the fight. At the same time, it’s a smart idea to prepare for each team Go Rocket leader inPokémon GO.
