The “Kronk” of Pokemon Go, Team Go Rocket’s Cliff, continues his batty behavior in March 2024 of attempting to take over Pokestops, this time with his Zubat team. While this brawn-over-brain Leader typically has a challenging yet manageable lineup, this month, he’s going all out with some tough opponents you’ll need to deal with. During Phase 2, you’ll face off against Kingdra, Aerodactyl, or Gallade, while the third round involves a battle with Tyranitar, Cradily, and Crobat.
Best Counters for Cliff in March 2024
| Pokemon | Weaknesses | Best Counters & Movesets for Cliff in March 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Zubat | Rock | Electric | Ice | Psychic | Espeon – Fast Move: Confusion | Charge Move: Psychic Alakazam – Fast Move: Confusion | Charge Move: Psychic TogekiGardevoirss – Fast Move: Confusion | Charge Move: Psychic |
| Kingdra | Dragon | Fairy | Garchomp – Fast Move: Dragon Tail | Charge Move: Outrage Dragonite – Fast Move: Dragon Tail | Charge Move: Outrage Salamence – Fast Move: Dragon Tail | Charge Move: Outrage |
| Aerodactyl | Rock | Steel | Water | Ice | Electric | Rampardos – Fast Move: Smack Down | Charge Move: Rock Slide Kingler – Fast Move: Bubble | Charge Move: Crabhammer Rhyperior – Fast Move: Smack Down | Charge Move: Rock Wrecker |
| Gallade | Flying | Ghost | Fairy | Chandelure – Fast Move: Hex | Charge Move: Shadow Ball Gengar – Fast Move: Shadow Claw | Charge Move: Shadow Ball Gardevoir – Fast Move: Charm | Charge Move: Dazzling Gleam |
| Tyranitar | Fighting (2.56x damage) | Ground | Bug | Steel | Water | Grass | Fairy | Machamp – Fast Move: Counter | Charge Move: Dynamic Punch Conkeldurr – Fast Move: Counter | Charge Move: Dynamic Punch Hariyama – Fast Move: Counter | Charge Move: Dynamic Punch |
| Cradily | Fighting | Bug | Steel | Ice | Machamp – Fast Move: Counter | Charge Move: Dynamic Punch Conkeldurr – Fast Move: Counter | Charge Move: Dynamic Punch Mamoswine – Fast Move: Powder Snow | Charge Move: Avalanche |
| Crobat | Rock | Electric | Psychic | Ice | Rampardos – Fast Move: Smack Down | Charge Move: Rock Slide Alakazam – Fast Move: Confusion | Charge Move: Psychic Rhyperior – Fast Move: Smack Down | Charge Move: Rock Wrecker |
Based on the weaknesses of Cliff’s lineup for March 2024 in Pokemon Go, I recommend you take on the blockhead with this team:
- Mamoswine: Powder Snow and Avalanche
- Machamp: Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Gardevoir: Charm and Dazzling Gleam
For any opponent weak to Ice, Mamoswine is a tanky powerhouse that has never let me down and will be a great pick against Zubat, Aerodactyl, Cradily, and Crobat. While any high-tier Fighting-type Pokemon will do, Machamp can pack a punch against Cradily and especially Tyranitar. Finally, Gardevoir can be of help if you get pitted against Kingdra or Gallade.
