Pokemon GO's Max Monday event features a rotating roster of Dynamax Pokemon, offering players a limited-time opportunity to battle and capture them. On January 6th, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Machop, a Generation 1 Fighting-type Pokemon, will dominate all nearby Power Spots. This guide helps you prepare for this one-hour event.
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. Knowing this is crucial for selecting your counter-Pokemon.
Optimal Pokemon Counters
Max Battles restrict you to using your own Dynamax Pokemon. Here are some top choices:
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Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing provides a type advantage, making them excellent choices.
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Charizard: Its Flying secondary type gives it an edge against Machop, combined with its overall strength.
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Other Powerful Options: While lacking a direct type advantage, powerful fully-evolved Pokemon like Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar can still effectively defeat Machop due to their superior stats and movepools.
Remember, time is limited during this event, so strategize your team composition beforehand to maximize your chances of catching a Dynamax Machop.
