Pokémon GO: How To Beat Cliff (September 2024 Lineup & Counters)

The buff and tough Rocket Leader Cliff, in , 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 against Rocket Leader Cliff in 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 "" on his chest.

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.

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, like Metagross in . 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.

Phase

Pokémon Name

Pokémon Type

Recommended Counter Pokémon

1

Lileep

2

Aerodactyl

2

Kingdra

2

Marowak

3

Cradily

3

Crobat

3

Tyranitar

Once you've beaten Rocket Leader Cliff in, 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