Max Mondays: Master Machop's Might

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 outlines 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 moves. Conversely, it's significantly vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type attacks. Keep this in mind when selecting your team.

Top Pokémon Counters for Machop:

Remember, Max Battles restrict you to using your own Dynamax Pokémon. While options are limited compared to standard Raids, several excellent choices exist:

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

• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type offers a significant advantage against Machop, coupled with Charizard's inherent 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, exploit Machop's weaknesses, and make the most of this limited-time Max Monday event!