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'''Cliff''' (Japanese: '''クリフ''' ''Cliff'') is one of the {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader|Leaders}} of [[Team GO Rocket]] in {{g|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.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1192562487880814598 Pokémon GO Twitter]</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.
==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.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/willowreport-loomingshadow/ Willow Report Subject: The first of many cliffhangers]</ref>


'''Cliff''' (Japanese: '''クリフ''' ''Cliff'') is a [[Team GO Rocket]] Leader in [[Pokémon GO]].
On November 5, 2019<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1191731969358487552 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref>, 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!!!''"


==Quotes==
On November 12, 2019, Cliff was tracked down by Blanche using the Rocket Radar and was defeated in a one-sided battle.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/teamleaders-battle-recap/ Team GO Rocket Leaders vs team leaders face-off recap! - Pokémon GO]</ref>
;Introduction
 
: ''"Cliff’s my name. Battling’s my game."''
On July 26, 2020, during Pokémon GO Fest 2020, Cliff battled Blanche. Blanche initiated the battle by sending out a {{p|Lapras}}, while Cliff sent a Shadow {{p|Tyranitar}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1287464037052116993 Twitter announcement]</ref> Tyranitar used {{m|Stone Edge}} but Lapras retaliated with {{m|Hydro Pump}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1287530702024704002 Twitter update]</ref>  In the end, Blanche won the battle when Giovanni recalled Cliff to him along with the other Team GO Rocket Leaders.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1287591008797175809 Twitter update]</ref>
: ''"Do you really wanna fight?"''
 
: ''"What do you want—a battle?"''
==Pokémon==
: ''"A loser like you can’t beat Team GO Rocket."''
===Trainer Battles===
: ''"You got a lot of nerve for a loser!"''
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.
: ''"Pfft... You wanna fight?"''
 
: ''"Do you think you can beat me?"''
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.
: ''"Why stop the inevitable? Team GO Rocket will always win!"''
 
: ''"Why do you fight us? Team GO Rocket gave so many of us a community—a purpose. What’s wrong with that?"''
:''For a historic list of Cliff's past Pokémon teams, see [[Team GO Rocket Leader (Trainer class)/Pokémon change history]].''
: ''"The boss has ordered that we crush all of you, and the boss’s order is above all!"''
 
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|pokemon1={{MSP/GO|shadow=yes|size=80|0066|Machop|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}}
|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}}
|catch1=yes
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;Before battle
===Shadow Raids===
: ''"I won’t let [[Giovanni]] down!"''
Cliff may control {{GO|Gym}}s in five-star [[Shadow Raid]]s, using the following Pokémon during specific times.
: ''"You’re nothing more than a weak distraction."''
: ''"I won’t let the boss down."''
: ''"This’ll be a lesson you won’t soon forget."''
: ''"This hero thing you’re trying? It’s about to come crashing down on you."''
: ''"You’re a pest, and I’m gonna give you the boot."''
: ''"Anyone who gets in my way gets destroyed."''
: ''"This is for Team GO Rocket."''
: ''"My loyalty gives me strength. I won’t lose!"''
: ''"You? Defeat me? Not gonna happen."''


;Upon victory
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{shadow color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{shadow color}}; text-align:center"
: ''"Hahaha! What’d I tell ya? Of course I’d win!"''
! style="background:#{{cynthia color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}; height:24px" colspan=4 | [[File:GO Raid Boss icon.png|20px]][[File:GO Raid Boss icon.png|20px]][[File:GO Raid Boss icon.png|20px]][[File:GO Raid Boss icon.png|20px]][[File:GO Raid Boss icon.png|20px]]
: ''"Yes! I hope you’re proud of me, Boss."''
|- style="background-color:#{{shadow color light}}"
: ''"Heh heh... That’s right. I beat you!"''
! style="width:13em;" | Pokémon
: ''"I’d never let the boss down!"''
! Boss CP
: ''"That’s right! Team GO Rocket never loses!"''
! style="width:7.5em;" | Catch CP
! Availability
{{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<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
|}


;Upon being defeated
==Gallery==
: ''"You’ll pay for this!"''
===Models===
: ''"This...this can’t be!"''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #666; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
: ''"Us Team GO Rocket Leaders will get you next time!"''
|-
: ''"What? But I can’t lose! Boss, I’m so sorry!"''
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #CCC; width:200px"| [[File:GO Cliff model.png|x330px]]
: ''"This defeat only fuels my anger!"''
|-
| Model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon GO}}
|}


==Appearance==
===Icons===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #666; font-size: 80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #666; font-size: 80%; color:#fff;"
|-
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #CCC; width:300px"| [[File:Spr GO Cliff.png|120px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #CCC; width:120px"| [[File:Spr GO Cliff.png|120px]]
|-
|-
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon GO}}
|}
|}
==Quotes==
{{main|Cliff (GO)/Quotes}}
==Trivia==
*{{p|Tyranitar}} has always been one of Cliff's usable Pokémon.


==Names==
==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#666666; border:3px solid #{{blue color}}"
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#666666; border:3px solid #{{blue color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
! Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| Japanese
| Japanese
| クリフ ''Cliff''
| クリフ ''Cliff''
| From ''cliff''
| From ''cliff''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| English
| English, German, Spanish, French,<br>Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish
| Cliff
| Cliff
| Same as his Japanese name
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 클리프 ''Cliff''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 克里夫 ''Kèlǐfū''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 克里夫 ''Hākléihfū''
|-
| Hindi
| क्लिफ़ ''Cliff''
| Transcription of his Japanese/English name
|-
| Thai
| คลิฟ ''Cliff''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
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{{-}}
{{Team GO Rocket}}<br>
{{Team GO Rocket}}<br>
{{stub|Character}}<br>
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


[[Category:Pokémon GO characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon GO characters]]
[[Category:Rock-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Trainers with Legendary Pokémon]]


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Revision as of 03:40, 8 June 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]

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.[2]

On November 5, 2019[3], 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.[4]

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.[5] Tyranitar used Stone Edge but Lapras retaliated with Hydro Pump.[6] In the end, Blanche won the battle when Giovanni recalled Cliff to him along with the other Team GO Rocket Leaders.[7]

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 January 27, 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
MachopShinyShadow AerodactylShadowKingdraShadowGalladeShadow CrobatShadowTyranitarShadowCradilyShadow

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



Boss: Giovanni
Leaders: Cliff • Sierra • Arlo
Lower members: Team GO Rocket Grunts
Jessie • James
Pokémon: Shadow Pokémon • Shadow Raid
Items: Mysterious Component
Rocket Radar • Super Rocket Radar
Shadow Shard • Purified Gem


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