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    How to Beat Cliff in Pokemon GO (2022)

    Devin KellyBy Devin KellyAug 21, 2022Updated:Aug 21, 2022
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    The Pokemon that Cliff uses in Pokemon GO changes fairly often. In this guide, I’ll explain how to beat Cliff in Pokemon GO with his current lineup (May 2022).

    This strategy will involve bringing in Pokemon types that counter the majority of his Pokemon. On top of our roster, we will put an emphasis on the fast and charged moves we bring against Cliff, and trick him into making himself vulnerable.

    Before that, though, let’s take a look at Cliff’s team.

    What Pokemon Does Cliff Use?

    what pokemon does cliff use

    Cliff will always start with a Cubone, but his 2nd and 3rd Pokemon are semi-random. Cliff has three options for Pokemon #2 and Pokemon #3, so it is not as simple as choosing direct counters.

    Pokemon #1 – Cubone

    pokemon gen 1 cubone

    In the past, Water-type Pokemon were the best against Aerodactyl. Cliff hasn’t changed much, but instead of Aerodactyl, he opts to send in a Cubone first.

    Cubone is a Ground-type Pokemon and shares many of the same weaknesses as Aerodactyl. So if you knew how to defeat Cliff in Pokemon GO in the past, not much has changed.

    Weaknesses

    • Water 
    • Grass
    • Ice

    Resistant To 

    • Rock
    • Poison

    Cubone is a pure Ground-type and always goes first, so it is fairly easy to counter. Ground-type Pokemon are weak against Water, Grass, and Ice attacks so you’ll want to start with one of these.

    Cubone Counters

    cubone counters
    • Sceptile 
    • Leafeon
    • Venusaur
    • Swampert
    • Mamoswine

    Keep in mind that the counters listed in this guide are in the context of the entire battle. Any Grass-type Pokemon will counter Cubone, but these counters are the ones that will work best against Cliff’s team as a unit.

    Pokemon #2 – Omastar, Luxray, or Electivire

    omastar luxray or electivire pokemon go
    PokemonWeaknessesResistant to
    OmastarFight, Ground, Grass (x4), ElectricNormal, Flying, Poison, Fire (1/4), Ice
    LuxrayGroundFlying, Steel, Electric 
    ElectivireGroundFlying, Steel, Electric 

    Omastar Counters

    • Sceptile
    • Venusaur
    • Zarude
    • Machamp
    • Manectric

    Luxray Counters

    • Groudon
    • Flygon
    • Mamoswine (with Bulldoze) 
    • Rhyperior
    • Excadrill

    Electivire Counters

    • Groudon
    • Flygon
    • Mamoswine (with Bulldoze) 
    • Rhyperior
    • Excadrill

    Pokemon #3 – Swampert / Charizard / Tyranitar

    swampert charizard tyranitar pokemon go
    PokemonWeaknessesResistant to
    Swampert Grass (x4) Poise, Rock, Steel, Fire 
    Charizard Rock (x4), Water, ElectricFighting, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Fairy
    TyranitarFighting, Ground, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, FairyNormal, Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Dark

    Swampert Counters

    • Venusaur
    • Zarude
    • Sceptile

    Charizard Counters

    • Aerodactyl
    • Manectric
    • Rhyperior

    Tyranitar Counters

    • Machamp
    • Lucario
    • Alakazam

    Best Team For Cliff (Cliff Counters)

    best team for cliff
    PokemonFast AttackCharge Attack
    MachampCounterCross Chop
    SceptileFury CutterFrenzy Plant 
    RhyperiorSmack DownStone Edge

    This is an example of a solid team to take against Cliff.

    Start with Machamp and spam Cross Chop as much as possible. Sometimes you may even be able to KO his entire team with just a strong Machamp. At the very least, you will get rid of his shields and set him up for the rest of your team.

    Sceptile has the potential to counter Cliff’s entire team if luck is on your side. Finally, Rhyperior’s Rock-type moves will take quick care of Charizard. 

    Pokemon #1

    machamp best moveset

    Machamp or another Fighting-type Pokemon that can learn a spammable move like Cross Chop. This will bait out Cliff’s shields.

    Once his shields have been baited out, you can switch to Pokemon #2, which would preferably be a Grass-type

    Another reason Fighting-type Pokemon are so strong against Cliff is that his final Pokemon has a 1:3 chance to be Tyranitar, which is 4x weak to Fighting.

    Alternatives

    • Lucario
    • Kingler
    • Blastoise
    • Conkeldurr

    Pokemon #2

    grass type pokemon go

    Any Grass Type Pokemon will be fantastic in this spot. Cliff’s first Pokemon will always be weak to Grass. Cliff’s second Pokemon has a 1:3 chance to be weak to Grass moves, so with a little bit of luck, you could end the battle with just this Pokemon.

    Even if Cliff uses one of his Electric Pokemon, you will still be in a nice spot to tank some hits, and maybe even bait out a charged attack.

    Alternatives

    • Leafeon
    • Torterra
    • Vileplume
    • Bellossom
    • Scyther

    Pokemon #3

    ground type pokemon go

    For your final Pokemon, you’re going to want a Ground-type. There’s not a lot of strategy behind why just simple statistics.

    Cliff’s second Pokemon will most likely be an Electric-type (Luxray, Electivire). So by keeping a Ground-type on your team, there’s a really good chance of landing a free KO.

    On top of this, only one of Cliff’s Pokemon is going to be strong against Ground-types (Swampert), and it isn’t even a guaranteed opponent.

    Alternatives

    • Swampert
    • Kyogre
    • Darmanitan (Galarian)
    • Mamoswine
    • Aerodactyl

    As you can see, stick with these typings, you can get away with almost any Pokemon. Don’t forget that your Pokemon need to have strong moves as well that counter Cliff’s Pokemon (ie your Aerodactyl should have Rock Throw and Rock Slide)

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