Pokemon GO: Machop Max Battle Guide (Max Mondays)

Pokemon GO's Max Monday event features a different Dynamax Pokemon each Monday, offering increased encounter opportunities. On January 6th, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Machop, a Generation 1 Fighting-type, will dominate Power Spots. This guide helps you prepare for this limited-time event.

This one-hour event requires strategic preparation, focusing on Machop's weaknesses and resistances, and selecting optimal Dynamax Pokemon.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses

Machop, a pure Fighting-type, resists Rock, Dark, and Bug-type attacks. However, it's significantly vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Avoid using Rock, Dark, or Bug-type Pokemon.

Top Machop Counters

Max Battles restrict Pokemon choices to your owned Dynamax Pokemon. Despite this limitation, several strong options exist:

• Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing provides a type advantage, making them top-tier choices.
• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type offers a significant advantage. Charizard's inherent power further enhances its effectiveness.
• Other Powerful Options: While lacking a type advantage, fully evolved Pokemon like Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar possess sufficient power to overcome Machop.

Prepare your team wisely and maximize your chances of catching this Dynamax Machop during the limited event window.