Machop Max Raid Guide: Triumph Over the Earth-mover

Pokemon GO Max Monday: Conquer Machop on January 6th, 2025!

Pokemon GO's seasonal events continue with Max Monday, a weekly event featuring a different Dynamax Pokemon. This week, on January 6th, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Machop, the Gen 1 Fighting-type Pokemon, will dominate all nearby Power Spots. This guide will help you prepare for this one-hour event and maximize your chances of catching this powerful Pokemon.

During this limited-time event, Machop will appear at every Power Spot, offering Trainers a chance to battle and capture it. Because of the short timeframe, strategic preparation is key. Understanding Machop's strengths and weaknesses is crucial for success.

Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses

Machop, a pure Fighting-type Pokemon, possesses specific resistances and vulnerabilities. It resists Rock, Dark, and Bug-type attacks, so avoid using these types in battle. However, Machop is significantly weak against Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Therefore, prioritizing Pokemon with these types is highly recommended.

Top Pokemon Counters for Machop

Max Battles restrict Trainers to using their own Dynamax Pokemon, limiting options compared to standard Raids or PvP battles. Nevertheless, several excellent choices offer a type advantage:

• Beldum/Metang/Metagross: These Psychic/Steel types are top contenders, providing a type advantage and strong overall performance. They are arguably the best overall option.
• Charizard: Its Flying secondary typing gives it a significant edge against Machop, coupled with Charizard's inherent power. This makes it another excellent choice.
• Other Powerful Options: While lacking a direct type advantage, powerful fully evolved Pokemon like Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar possess sufficient strength to overcome Machop.

Prepare your strongest team and get ready to battle Machop during this exciting Max Monday event! Remember to check your local time for the event window.