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 Pokemon to your collection. Preparation is key, given the time constraint. This guide outlines Machop's weaknesses and resistances, and suggests optimal counter-Pokemon.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses:

Machop, a pure Fighting-type, resists Rock, Dark, and Bug-type attacks. Conversely, it's vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Avoid using Pokemon with the former types and prioritize those with the latter.

Top Machop Counters for Max Battles:

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

• Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing provides a type advantage, making them excellent choices. This combination offers one of the two best overall strategies.

• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type gives it an edge against Machop, combined with its inherently high offensive capabilities, making it another top contender.

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

Prepare your strongest Dynamax Pokemon with the right type advantage, and get ready to conquer Machop during this limited-time Max Monday event!