Max Mondays: Master Machop's Might in Pokémon GO

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 during 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

Machop, a pure Fighting-type, boasts resistances to Rock, Bug, and Dark-type attacks. Conversely, it's significantly vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Remember this when selecting your Dynamax Pokémon.

Top Machop Counters

Max Battles restrict you to your owned Dynamax Pokémon, limiting your choices compared to standard Raids. However, several excellent options exist:

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

• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type gives it an edge against Machop, combined with its generally high power.

• Other Powerful Options: While lacking a direct type advantage, powerful 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 on Max Monday!