Team GO Rocket’s fearsome leader Cliff is back to cause havoc in November 2021 and he’s got a strong bunch of Pokemon with him.
Him and his Team GO Rocket cronies will be appearing throughout November, and even more frequently during the Festival of Lights event. It just so happens that this event also means Cliff has changed his lineup of Pokemon.
To help you out, here’s our guide on how to take Cliff down, including the best counters for each of his different Pokemon.
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What Pokemon Does Cliff Use?
In Pokemon GO, Cliff can have a combination of seven different Pokemon, always starting with Seedot.
The full seven Pokemon and their orders are below:
Cliff has a total of seven different Pokemon he can bring into battles. They are as follows:
Slot One
Slot Two
Slot Three
ArcanineCharizardTyranitar
HOW TO BEAT CLIFF IN November 2021 – BEST COUNTERS
Here are the counters and weaknesses for every one of Cliff’s best Pokemon, including his Sharpedo, Torterra and Tyranitar. The counters are all listed in the order of effectiveness with their best moveset:
Slot One: Grimer – (Weaknesses = Ground and Psychic)
Mewtwo – Confusion/PsystrikeMega Gengar – Hex/Sludge BombHoopa – Confusion/PsychicLandorus – Extrasensory/EarthquakeLatios – Zen Headbutt/PsychicMetagross – Zen Headbutt/PsychicExcadrill – Mud Slap/EarthquakeGarchomp – Mud Shot/Earthquake
Slot Two: Crobat – (Weaknesses = Electric, Ice, Psychic and Rock)
Mega Manectric – Charge Beam/Wild ChargeMega Ampharos – Volt Switch/Zap CannonMewtwo – Confusion/PsystrikeMega Gengar – Hex/Sludge BombZekrom – Charge Beam/Wild ChargeRampardos – Smack Down/Rock SlideTherian Thundurus – Volt Switch/ThunderboltRhyperior – Smack Down/Rock WreckerHoopa – Confusion/PsychicMetagross – Zen Headbutt/PsychicRaikou – Volt Switch/Wild Charge
Slot Two: Machamp – (Weakness = Fairy, Flying and Psychic)
Mega Pidgeot – Gust/Brave BirdMewtwo – Confusion/PsychicMega Gengar – Lick/Sludge BombHoopa – Confusion/PsychicLatios – Zen Headbutt/PsychicMoltres – Wing Attack/Sky AttackHo-Oh – Extrasensory/Brave BirdAlakazam – Confusion/PsychicLugia – Extrasensory/AeroblastEspeon – Confusion/PsychicRayquaza – Air Slash/Hurricane
Slot Two: Venusaur – (Weaknesses = Fire/Flying/Ice and Psychic)
Mega Charizard X/Y – Fire Spin/Blast BurnMega Pidgeot – Gust/Brave BirdMega Houndoom – Fire Fang/FlamethrowerReshiram – Fire Fang/OverheatMewtwo – Confusion/PsychicMagmortar – Fire Spin/Fire BlastMoltres – Fire Spin/Sky AttackTornadus – Air Slash/HurricaneHo-Oh – Incinerate/Brave BirdHeatran – Fire Spin/Fire BlastRayquaza – Air Slash/Hurricane
Slot Three: Arcanine – (Weaknesses = Ground, Rock and Water)
Mega Blastoise – Water Gun/Hydro CannonMega Gyarados – Waterfall/Hydro PumpRhyperior – Mud Slap/Rock WreckerKyogre – Waterfall/Hyrdo PumpRampardos – Smack Down/Rock SlideGarchomp – Mud Shot/EarthquakeLandorus – Mud Shot/EarthquakeTerrakion – Smack Down/Rock SlideSwampert – Mud Shot/Hydro Cannon
Slot Three: Charizard – (Weaknesses = Electric, Rock x4 and Water)
Rampardos – Smack Down/Rock SlideRhyperior – Smack Down/Rock WreckerTerrakion – Smack Down/Rock SlideMega Blastoise – Water Gun/Hydro CannonMega Manectric – Charge Beam/Wild ChargeMega Gyarados – Waterfall/Hydro PumpTyranitar – Smack Down/Stone EdgeGigalith – Smack Down/Rock SlideAerodactyl – Rock Throw/Rock Slide
Slot Three: Tyranitar – (Weaknesses = Bug, Fairy, Fighting x4, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water)
Mega Lopunny – Low Kick/Focus BlastLucario – Counter/Aura SphereConkeldurr – Counter/Dynamic PunchMega Blastoise – Water Gun/Hydro CannonMachamp – Counter/Dynamic PunchHariyama – Counter/Dynamic PunchSirfetch’d – Counter/Close CombatBreloom – Counter/Dynamic PunchBlaziken – Counter/Focus Blast
Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion are now appearing in raids with the exclusive Charged Attack Sacred Sword! Challenge them alongside your friends. pic.twitter.com/6hxxHA2Abn
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) November 8, 2021
What Pokemon Should You Bring?
If we were to tackle Cliff after his reshuffle in November 2021, the following are the Pokemon we’d bring with us.
MewtwoMega PidgeotRampardos
This trio covers a range of weaknesses across most of Cliff’s different Pokemon. This is the best technique you should employ.
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