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 prime opportunity to add this Gen 1 Pokémon to your collection. To maximize your chances of success in this limited-time event, preparation is key. This guide outlines Machop's weaknesses and resistances, and suggests optimal Pokémon counters.

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, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves. Avoid using Rock, Bug, and Dark-type Pokémon in this battle.

Top Pokémon Counters for Machop:

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

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

• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type gives it an edge against Machop, combined with its generally high offensive capabilities.

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

Prepare your strongest Dynamax Pokémon, exploit Machop's weaknesses, and make the most of this limited-time Max Monday event!