Machop Ascends: Max Battle Guide for 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. Preparation is key, given the time constraint. This guide outlines Machop's weaknesses and resistances, and suggests optimal Pokémon counters.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses in Pokemon GO

Machop, a pure Fighting-type, presents predictable vulnerabilities. It resists Rock, Dark, and Bug-type attacks, so avoid these types in battle. However, Machop is significantly weak to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Prioritize Pokémon with these types for maximum effectiveness.

Top Pokémon Counters for Machop in Max Battles

Max Battles restrict you to your owned Dynamax Pokémon, limiting your options compared to standard Raids or PvP. Nevertheless, several strong choices exploit Machop's weaknesses:

• Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing, combined with strong battle performance, makes them top-tier choices.

• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type provides a type advantage, coupled with Charizard's inherent power, making it another excellent option.

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

Remember to strategize your team composition based on your available Dynamax Pokémon to maximize your chances of successfully battling and catching Machop during this limited-time event.