Pokemon GO: Machop Max Battle Guide (Max Mondays)

Pokemon GO's Max Monday event returns on January 6th, 2025, featuring the Fighting-type Machop! This one-hour event (6 PM to 7 PM local time) sees Machop dominating Power Spots, offering a limited window to battle and capture this Dynamax Pokémon. Preparation is key, so let's delve into Machop's weaknesses and the best counter strategies.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses

Machop, a pure Fighting-type, boasts resistances to Rock, Dark, and Bug-type moves. However, it's significantly vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type attacks. Avoid using Rock, Dark, or Bug-type Pokémon; instead, prioritize those with Flying, Fairy, or Psychic typing.

Optimal Machop Counters

Max Battles restrict you to your owned Dynamax Pokémon. While options are limited compared to standard Raids, several excellent choices exploit Machop's weaknesses:

• Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing provides a significant advantage, making them top contenders.

• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type grants a type advantage, coupled with Charizard's inherent power, making it another excellent choice.

• Other Powerful Options: While lacking a direct type advantage, fully evolved Pokémon like Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar possess the raw power to overcome Machop.

Remember, this event is time-sensitive! Prepare your strongest Dynamax Pokémon with the right type matchups to maximize your chances of catching Machop during this limited-time Max Monday event.