Pokemon GO: Machop Max Battle Guide (Max Mondays)

Pokemon GO's Max Monday event features a rotating roster of Dynamax Pokémon, offering players a limited-time opportunity to battle and capture these powerful creatures. This guide focuses on the January 6th, 2025, event featuring Machop, a Generation I Fighting-type Pokémon. The event runs for a single hour, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time.

During this hour, Machop will appear at all nearby Power Spots. Preparation is key due to the event's short duration. Understanding Machop's strengths and weaknesses is crucial for selecting the right counter-Pokémon.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses

Machop, a pure Fighting-type, resists Rock, Bug, and Dark-type attacks. Conversely, it's weak against Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Therefore, avoid using Rock, Bug, or Dark-type Pokémon and prioritize Flying, Fairy, or Psychic-type counters.

Recommended Machop Counters

Max Battles restrict Trainers to using only their owned Dynamax Pokémon, limiting options compared to standard Raids or PvP. However, several strong choices offer a type advantage:

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

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

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

Remember to utilize your strongest Dynamax Pokémon with the appropriate type advantage to maximize your chances of successfully battling and capturing Machop during this limited-time event.