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Pokemon GO: Machop Max Battle Guide (Max Mondays)

by Owen Jan 26,2025

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 limited-time opportunity to battle and capture this Gen 1 Pokémon. Preparation is key, so let's strategize.

Pokemon GO Max Monday Machop

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses

Machop, a pure Fighting-type, resists Rock, Dark, and Bug-type attacks. However, it's vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Avoid using Rock, Dark, and Bug-type Pokémon in this battle.

Optimal Counter Choices for Max Battles

Remember, Max Battles restrict you to using your own Dynamax Pokémon. Here are top choices:

Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing provides a significant advantage, making them a top-tier choice.
Charizard: Its Flying secondary type gives it an edge, coupled with its generally high offensive capabilities.
Other Powerful Options: While lacking a type advantage, powerful fully-evolved Pokémon like Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar can still overcome Machop with superior stats and moves.

This guide ensures you're ready to conquer Machop's Max Monday takeover! Good luck, Trainers!

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