Machop Max Mondays: Guide to Dominating 'Pokémon GO' Battles

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 details Machop's weaknesses and resistances, and suggests optimal Pokémon counters.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses in Pokemon GO

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. Remember this when selecting your Dynamax Pokémon.

Top Pokémon Counters for Machop

Max Battles restrict you to your owned Dynamax Pokémon, limiting your options. Nevertheless, several excellent choices offer a type advantage or superior power:

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

• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type gives it an edge. Combined with Charizard's inherent strength, it's another excellent choice.

• Other Powerful Dynamax Pokémon: While lacking a direct type advantage, powerful fully-evolved Pokémon such as Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar can still overcome Machop through sheer power. Consider their stats and movepools.

Prepare your team wisely, and good luck catching that Dynamax Machop!