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 counter Pokémon.
Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses
Machop, a pure Fighting-type, boasts resistances to Rock, Dark, and Bug-type moves. Conversely, it's significantly vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type attacks. Avoid using Rock, Dark, and Bug-type Pokémon; prioritize Flying, Fairy, and Psychic types.
Top Machop Counters in Max Raids
Max Battles restrict you to your owned Dynamax Pokémon, limiting options compared to standard Raids. However, several strong choices excel against Machop:
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Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing provides a significant advantage, making them top contenders.
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Charizard: Its Flying secondary type offers a type advantage and, combined with Charizard's inherent strength, makes it another excellent choice.
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Other Powerful Dynamax Pokémon: 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 the right type advantage and get ready to conquer this Max Monday challenge!
