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He has a short temper, and he is feared for his strength and his intolerance to disloyalty. However, he's also renowned at the same time for his big heart and kind soul.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1192562487880814598 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref>
He has a short temper, and he is feared for his strength and his intolerance to disloyalty. However, he's also renowned at the same time for his big heart and kind soul.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1192562487880814598 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref>
Multiple of Cliff's in-game quotes note his loyalty to Team GO Rocket, with him stating that he "owes [[Giovanni (GO)|the boss]] [his] life" and that "Team GO Rocket saved [him]".<ref>[[Cliff (GO)/Quotes]]</ref>


Starting June 10, 2023, Cliff began appearing at Gyms, taking them over in five-star Shadow Raids using Shadow {{p|Articuno}}. Defeating him allowed players to capture Shadow Articuno in the bonus challenge, with a possibility of it being Shiny.
Starting June 10, 2023, Cliff began appearing at Gyms, taking them over in five-star Shadow Raids using Shadow {{p|Articuno}}. Defeating him allowed players to capture Shadow Articuno in the bonus challenge, with a possibility of it being Shiny.
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==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
===Trainer Battles===
===Trainer Battles===
{{outdated|section}}
Cliff uses a team of three {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}} in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, each independently and randomly selected from separate pools. During battle, Cliff will always use a Protect Shield whenever possible. Upon being defeated, Cliff will abandon one of the Shadow Pokémon used in battle.
Cliff uses a team of three {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}} in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, each independently and randomly selected from separate pools. During battle, Cliff will always use a Protect Shield whenever possible. Upon being defeated, Cliff will abandon one of the Shadow Pokémon used in battle.


The following lists the possible Pokémon used by Cliff since January 27, 2024. {{highlight|Green-colored cells|{{green color light}}}} denote the Pokémon that will be encountered during the bonus challenge. These Shadow Pokémon have a chance of becoming [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny]], as denoted by the {{shinystar/GO}} icon.
The following lists the possible Pokémon used by Cliff since August 8, 2024. {{highlight|Green-colored cells|{{green color light}}}} denote the Pokémon that will be encountered during the bonus challenge. These Shadow Pokémon have a chance of becoming [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny]], as denoted by the {{shinystar/GO}} icon.


:''For a historic list of Cliff's past Pokémon teams, see [[Team GO Rocket Leader (Trainer class)/Pokémon change history]].''
:''For a historic list of Cliff's past Pokémon teams, see [[Team GO Rocket Leader (Trainer class)/Pokémon change history]].''
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|title=<big>{{color2|000|Cliff (GO)|Leader Cliff}}</big><br>{{color2|000|Team GO Rocket Leader (Trainer class)|Team GO Rocket Leader}}
|sprite=VSCliff.png
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|pokemon1={{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0041|Zubat|shiny=yes}}
|pokemon1={{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0345|Lileep|shiny=yes}}
|pokemon2={{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0475|Gallade}}
|pokemon2={{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0105|Marowak}}{{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0230|Kingdra}}
|pokemon3={{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0346|Cradily}}
|pokemon3={{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0346|Cradily}}
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! Availability
! Availability
{{lop/raid/GO|144|Articuno|15000|207|192|236|type1=Ice|type2=Flying|shiny=yes|shadow=yes}}
{{lop/raid/GO|144|Articuno|15000|207|192|236|type1=Ice|type2=Flying|shiny=yes|shadow=yes}}
| style="text-align:left;" | Saturday and Sunday, June 10 - August 27, 2023
| style="text-align:left;" | Saturday and Sunday, June 10 - August 27, 2023<br>Saturday and Sunday, February 3 - 25, 2024
{{Lop/raid/GO|0245|Suicune|15000|225|180|235|yes|type1=Water|type2=|shadow=yes|form=|note=|180|235}}<!--
{{subst:lop-helper/raid/GO|Suicune|15000|shadow=yes|shiny=yes}}-->
| style="text-align:left;" | Saturday and Sunday, May 4 - May 26, 2024
|}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Models===
===Models===
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #CCC; width:200px"| [[File:GO Cliff model.png|x330px]]
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| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon GO}}
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===Icons===
===Icons===
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #CCC; width:120px"| [[File:Spr GO Cliff.png|120px]]
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| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon GO}}
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{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


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==Related articles==
{{Team GO Rocket}}<br>
{{Team GO Rocket}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


Latest revision as of 18:36, 15 September 2024

Cliff
クリフ Cliff
"The Bighearted Ruffian"
GO Cliff.png
Art from Pokémon GO
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Brown
Hair color Black
Hometown Unknown
Region Unknown
Trainer class Team GO Rocket Leader
Generation VII, VIII, IX
Games Pokémon GO
Member of Team GO Rocket
Rank Leader
Specializes in Rock types

Cliff (Japanese: クリフ Cliff) is one of the Leaders of Team GO Rocket in Pokémon GO.

He has a short temper, and he is feared for his strength and his intolerance to disloyalty. However, he's also renowned at the same time for his big heart and kind soul.[1]

Multiple of Cliff's in-game quotes note his loyalty to Team GO Rocket, with him stating that he "owes the boss [his] life" and that "Team GO Rocket saved [him]".[2]

Starting June 10, 2023, Cliff began appearing at Gyms, taking them over in five-star Shadow Raids using Shadow Articuno. Defeating him allowed players to capture Shadow Articuno in the bonus challenge, with a possibility of it being Shiny.

History

Cliff was the first Team GO Rocket Leader encountered by one of Professor Willow's assistants. Blanche and Professor Willow, while testing an unsuccessful prototype of the Rocket Radar, were suddenly approached by Cliff, warning them that they were "encroaching on Team GO Rocket territory." Cliff told the two to retreat in a surprisingly gentle tone. Professor Willow and Blanche, unprepared for a battle, decided to return to the lab.[3]

On November 5, 2019[4], Cliff sent the following message to Blanche:

"Blanche. You overthink.
You overcalculate.
You overcomplicate.
But can’t you see? It’s pretty simple. Your time as a leader is OVER!!!"

On November 12, 2019, Cliff was tracked down by Blanche using the Rocket Radar and was defeated in a one-sided battle.[5]

On July 26, 2020, during Pokémon GO Fest 2020, Cliff battled Blanche. Blanche initiated the battle by sending out a Lapras, while Cliff sent a Shadow Tyranitar.[6] Tyranitar used Stone Edge but Lapras retaliated with Hydro Pump.[7] In the end, Blanche won the battle when Giovanni recalled Cliff to him along with the other Team GO Rocket Leaders.[8]

Pokémon

Trainer Battles

Cliff uses a team of three Shadow Pokémon in a Trainer Battle, each independently and randomly selected from separate pools. During battle, Cliff will always use a Protect Shield whenever possible. Upon being defeated, Cliff will abandon one of the Shadow Pokémon used in battle.

The following lists the possible Pokémon used by Cliff since August 8, 2024. Green-colored cells denote the Pokémon that will be encountered during the bonus challenge. These Shadow Pokémon have a chance of becoming Shiny, as denoted by the Shiny icon.

For a historic list of Cliff's past Pokémon teams, see Team GO Rocket Leader (Trainer class)/Pokémon change history.
Leader Cliff
Team GO Rocket Leader 		VSCliff.png
#1 #2 #3
LileepShinyShadow MarowakShadowAerodactylShadowKingdraShadow DragoniteShadowTyranitarShadowCradilyShadow

Shadow Raids

Cliff may control Gyms in five-star Shadow Raids, using the following Pokémon during specific times.

GO Raid Boss icon.pngGO Raid Boss icon.pngGO Raid Boss icon.pngGO Raid Boss icon.pngGO Raid Boss icon.png
Pokémon Boss CP Catch CP Availability
40165 1604 - 1743

2005 - 2179

Saturday and Sunday, June 10 - August 27, 2023
Saturday and Sunday, February 3 - 25, 2024
37761 1566 - 1704

1957 - 2130

Saturday and Sunday, May 4 - May 26, 2024

Gallery

Models

GO Cliff model.png
Model from
Pokémon GO

Icons

Spr GO Cliff.png
Icon from
Pokémon GO

Quotes

Main article: Cliff (GO)/Quotes

Trivia

  • Tyranitar has always been one of Cliff's usable Pokémon.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese クリフ Cliff From cliff
English, German, Spanish, French,
Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish 		Cliff Same as his Japanese name
Korean 클리프 Cliff Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 克里夫 Kèlǐfū Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 克里夫 Hākléihfū
Hindi क्लिफ़ Cliff Transcription of his Japanese/English name
Thai คลิฟ Cliff Transcription of his Japanese name

References

  1. ↑ Pokémon GO Twitter
  2. ↑ Cliff (GO)/Quotes
  3. ↑ Willow Report Subject: The first of many cliffhangers
  4. ↑ Pokémon GO Twitter
  5. ↑ Team GO Rocket Leaders vs team leaders face-off recap! - Pokémon GO
  6. ↑ Twitter announcement
  7. ↑ Twitter update
  8. ↑ Twitter update

Related articles

GO Rocket logo.png Team GO Rocket GO Rocket logo.png
Mysterious Component • Rocket Radar • Super Rocket Radar
Shadow Shard • Purified Gem • Shadow Pokémon • Shadow Raid
The Boss Leaders
VSGiovanni GO.png VSCliff.png VSSierra.png VSArlo.png
Giovanni Cliff Sierra Arlo
Other members Grunts
VSJessie GO.png VSJames GO.png VSTeam GO Rocket Grunt M.png VSTeam GO Rocket Grunt F.png
Jessie James Team GO Rocket Grunts
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