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 examine Machop's weaknesses and optimal counter strategies.

Pokemon GO Max Monday Machop

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. Knowing this is crucial for selecting your battle team.

Top Machop Counters in Max Battles

Remember, Max Battles restrict you to using your own Dynamax Pokemon. Here are some top choices:

Beldum/Metang/Metagross: This evolutionary line offers a strong Psychic secondary typing, making them excellent choices. Their overall performance makes them top contenders.
Charizard: Charizard's Flying secondary type provides a type advantage against Machop. Combined with its inherent power, it's another top pick.
Other Powerful Options: While lacking a direct type advantage, powerful fully evolved Pokemon such as Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar possess the offensive and defensive capabilities to overcome Machop.

Prepare your strongest Dynamax Pokemon with Flying, Fairy, or Psychic-type moves and get ready to conquer Machop on Max Monday!