Pokemon GO: Conquer Machop Max, Max Monday Guide

Pokémon GO’s live-service model keeps things fresh with seasonal events, offering XP, valuable items, and exciting Pokémon encounters through Raid Battles and wild spawns. One recurring event is Max Monday, a one-hour event where a featured Dynamax Pokémon takes over Power Spots. On January 6th, 2025, it's Machop's turn!

This guide helps you prepare for the Machop Max Monday event.

Pokémon GO: Max Monday Machop Battle Guide

The Machop Max Monday event runs from 6 PM to 7 PM local time on January 6th, 2025. During this hour, Machop will appear at all nearby Power Spots, giving you a limited window to battle and potentially catch this Gen 1 Fighting-type Pokémon. Preparation is key, so understanding Machop's strengths and weaknesses is crucial.

Pokémon GO Machop Weaknesses & Resistances

Machop is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. This means it resists Rock, Dark, and Bug-type attacks. However, it's weak to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Keep this in mind when choosing your Pokémon.

Machop Counters in Pokémon GO

Max Battles restrict you to using your own Dynamax Pokémon, limiting your options compared to standard Raids or PvP. Nevertheless, several strong choices offer type advantages:

• Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing makes them excellent counters. This is one of the top two choices.
• Charizard: Its Flying secondary type gives it an edge, combined with its inherent power, making it another top choice.
• Other powerful options: While lacking a type advantage, fully evolved Pokémon like Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar possess the raw power to overcome Machop.