The Pokemon GO Halloween festivities are just around the corner, but first fans of the mobile AR experience need to work through the current Team GO Rocket takeover. The current event introduced a brand new type of Egg in the game in addition to rolling out all of the usual grunts and Team GO Rocket bosses for trainers to challenge.
Players who want to earn as many rewards and Shadow Pokemon encounters as possible during the event are going to need to face off against each of the Team GO Rocket bosses before the event concludes. Before making it all the way to a fight with Giovanni, Pokemon GO players will first need to defeat Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff.
Cliff brings some interesting challenges to the table, but luckily trainers have probably already prepared for most of them. The main change to Cliff’s lineup this time around comes from the first slot. During October 2020, players can reliably assume that Cliff will start every fight with Omanyte. This is great news and means that players can pretty easily prepare a roster that will easily get through the first slot and learn some information about slots two and three before a roster adjustment and an immediate rematch.
Because there are so many different Pokemon that Cliff can throw out at players, keep in mind that taking a loss on the first go and gaining some information is something players might have to do. Building the perfect counter roster is much easier once players know which opponents are in the second and third slots. With that in mind, here are the recommended counters for each of the different scenarios that might play out. Be sure to adjust your strategy accordingly, based on what Pokemon Ciff is bringing to the battlefield against your lineup.
First Pokemon: Omanyte
Second Pokemon: Machamp or Omastar or Electivire
Third Pokemon: Tyranitar or Swampert or Torterra
Venusaur – Vine Whip/Frenzy Plant
Torterra – Razor Leaf/Frenzy Plant
Ludicolo – Razor Leaf/Energy Ball
Roserade – Razor Leaf/Grass Knot
Mewtwo – Psycho Cut/Psystrike
Lugia – Extrasensory/Sky Attack
Togekiss – Charm/Aerial Ace
Torterra – Razor Leaf/Frenzy Plant
Venusaur – Vine Whip/Frenzy Plant
Abomasnow – Razor Leaf/Energy Ball
Garchomp – Mud Shot/Sand Tomb
Giratina (Altered) – Dragon Breath/Ancient Power
Rhyperior – Mud Slap/Stone Edge
Lucario – Counter/Power Up Punch
Heracross – Counter/Close Combat
Machamp – Counter/Cross Chop
Leafeon – Quick Attack/Leaf Blade
Roserade – Razor Leaf/Grass Knot
Meganium – Vine Whip/Frenzy Plant
Moltres – Fire Spin/Sky Attack
Articuno – Ice Shard/Ice Beam
Heatran – Fire Spin/Flamethrower
That should be all the information trainers need to take down Cliff this time around. Be sure to stock up on potions and make sure your lineup of counters is powered up and equipped with the best move set possible for the matchup. There are definitely a number of other Pokemon that can work as substitutes for this ideal roster, but most players shouldn’t have much trouble assembling the team recommended above.
All of those Pokemon are very relevant to the current Pokemon GO PvE and PvP metagame, so it’s worth investing in them beyond this fight anyway. Use TMs and Rare Candy wisely if they are needed to take down this challenger.
For now, Pokemon GO trainers should be able to head out into the world (or play from home) and continue catching the best Unova Pokemon in the game and getting closer to that complete Pokedex. Check back for more Pokemon GO updates closer to the event. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GO is available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.
Source: Pokemon GO Hub
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