Machop Max Mondays: Triumph in Pokémon GO Battle Raids

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 battle and capture this Gen 1 powerhouse. Preparation is key, given the time constraint. This guide details Machop's weaknesses and resistances, and suggests optimal counter Pokemon.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses:

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

Top Machop Counters:

Max Battles restrict Trainers to their owned Dynamax Pokémon. While options are limited compared to standard Raids, several excel against Machop:

• Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing provides a significant advantage, making them top contenders.
• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type offers a type advantage and, combined with its inherent strength, makes it another excellent choice.
• 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 with advantageous typing and get ready to conquer Machop during this limited-time Max Monday event!