Machop Maxes Out This Monday!

Pokemon GO's Max Monday event returns! This guide prepares you for the January 6th, 2025 Machop takeover. For one hour (6 PM to 7 PM local time), Machop will dominate Power Spots, offering a limited-time opportunity to battle and capture this Gen 1 Fighting-type Pokémon. Preparation is key!

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses

Machop's Fighting-type means it resists Rock, Dark, and Bug-type attacks. However, it's vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Avoid using resistant types and prioritize those that exploit its weaknesses.

Top Machop Counters

Remember, Max Battles restrict you to your owned Dynamax Pokémon. Here are your best bets:

• Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Excellent choices, boasting a Psychic secondary type for a significant advantage. This combination makes them top contenders.

• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type provides a type advantage, coupled with Charizard's inherent power, making it another top 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 effective moves and get ready to conquer Machop on Max Monday!