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 at Power Spots. This January 6th, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Machop takes center stage! Prepare for battle and maximize your chances of catching this Gen 1 Fighting-type. This guide provides essential information to help you succeed.
For one hour, Machop will dominate nearby Power Spots. Because of the time limit, strategic preparation is key. Understanding Machop's strengths and weaknesses is crucial for victory.
Machop's Strengths and Weaknesses
Machop is a pure Fighting-type Pokemon. This means it resists Rock, Dark, and Bug-type attacks. However, it's vulnerable to Flying, Fairy, and Psychic-type moves. Avoid using Rock, Dark, or Bug-type Pokemon, and prioritize those with Flying, Fairy, or Psychic types.
Top Pokemon Counters for Machop
Max Battles restrict you to your own Dynamax Pokemon. While options are limited compared to standard Raids, several excellent choices offer a type advantage:
- Beldum/Metang/Metagross: Their Psychic secondary typing provides a significant advantage, making them top contenders.
- Charizard: Charizard's Flying secondary type gives it an edge. Combined with its overall strength, it's another excellent choice.
- Other Powerful Options: While lacking a type advantage, powerful fully evolved Pokemon like Dubwool, Greedent, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, or Gengar can still overcome Machop with superior power and survivability.
