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 Pokemon. Preparation is key, so let's review Machop's stats and optimal counter strategies.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses

Machop, a pure Fighting-type, boasts resistances to Rock, Bug, and Dark-type attacks. However, it's significantly vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Keep this in mind when selecting your Dynamax Pokemon.

Top Machop Counters

Max Battles restrict you to your owned Dynamax Pokemon. Here are the best options:

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

• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type offers a significant advantage against Machop, coupled with its inherent power.

• Other Powerful Options: While lacking a type advantage, powerful fully-evolved Pokemon like Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar can still effectively overcome Machop through sheer power.

Remember, time is limited during this event. Choose your Dynamax Pokemon wisely, leveraging type advantages and raw power to maximize your chances of catching Machop!