Pokemon GO: Machop Max Battle Guide (Max Mondays)

Pokémon GO Max Monday: Conquer Machop on January 6th, 2025!

Pokémon GO's Max Monday events offer a limited-time opportunity to battle and catch powerful Dynamax Pokémon. On January 6th, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Machop takes center stage. This Fighting-type Pokémon will appear at all nearby Power Spots, providing a one-hour window to add this Gen 1 favorite to your collection. Preparation is key, so let's explore Machop's weaknesses and the best Pokémon counters.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses

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

Top Pokémon Counters for Machop

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

Beldum/Metang/Metagross: This evolution line’s Psychic secondary typing provides a significant advantage, making it a top contender.
Charizard: Its Flying secondary type delivers a powerful blow against Machop, coupled with Charizard's inherent strength.
Other Powerful Options: While lacking a type advantage, fully evolved Pokémon like Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar possess the raw power to overcome Machop.

Prepare your strongest Dynamax Pokémon and get ready for a challenging but rewarding Max Monday event! Remember, the clock is ticking – only one hour to capture Machop!