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The buff and tough Rocket Leader Cliff, inPokémon GO, changed his battle team in September 2024. Given higher offensive stats, healso continues to use Shadow Pokémon to increase his chances of defeating you.With these harder-hitting attacks comes weaker defenses, so burning shields and type weaknesses are essential during your trainer battle. Beating Cliff this month will give you great rewards and a step towards victory against his boss, Giovanni.
To access a battle againstRocket Leader Cliff inPokémon GO,you must beat 6 Team Rocket Grunts to obtain items called the Mysterious Components.These items collectively form a Rocket Radar, allowing you to search the map for a Team Rocket Leader.To identify if you’re at a PokéStop that has Cliff, you will need to approach it. You can identify Rocket Leader Cliff if you see a taller NPC man with really broad shoulders and a big “R” on his chest.
Pokémon GO Raid Boss Schedule For September 2024
Whether you want to take on Legendaries like Zacian or Mega Evolutions like Mega Absol, you’ll find all of September’s Raid Bosses in Pokemon GO here.
Rocket Leader Cliff’s Pokémon Lineup & Best Counters (September 2024)
Taking Down Cliff’s Team
As usual, rocket Leader Cliff’s line-up for September 2024 includes three different Shadow Pokémon that increase in stat.To make the biggest impact against his team, we recommend using Steel-type Pokémon, likeMetagross inPokémon GO.This is because many of his Pokémon are Rock-type, which gives Metagross an advantage. Combined with a fast-charging Fast Move, Bullet Punch, Metagross can tear through Cliff’s shields within the first few seconds of the battle.
If you find yourself fighting Cliff’s Marowak, make sure to switch to a Grass- or Water-type Pokémon. This is because Metagross is weak to Marowak’s Ground-type moves.
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Rewards For Beating Rocket Leader Cliff (September 2024)
Encounter a Shadow Pokémon
Once you’ve beaten Rocket Leader Cliff inPokémon GO, an encounter with his first Pokémon will begin.You will only have the option to catch it in a Premier Ball, so use a Nanab Berry to calm it down.It will jump and attack you less, making it easier for you to snag it with a curveball. Other items you may receive will be:
Additionally, you can repeat as many battles with Rocket Leader Cliff as long as you have a Rocket Radar.This is important because it will help you Shiny hunt for a Lileep with Rocket Leader’s shiny chances of one in 64 encounters inPokémon GO.
