Dynamax Machop Max Monday: Counters and Tips (November 2026)

The Dynamax Machop Max Monday event puts the spotlight on the Superpower Pokémon. During this event, Power Spots feature increased activity and prominently showcase Dynamax Machop in Tier 2 Max Battles.

The Dynamax Machop Max Monday event takes place on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time. It costs 400 Max Particles (MP) to participate in an in-person battle. Your battle pass or Max Particles are only consumed if you successfully win the Max Battle.

Furthermore, Dynamax Machop will be available for the rest of the week until Sunday, November 8, at 9:00 p.m. local time

For a broader look at what else is happening this month, be sure to check out The Complete List of November 2026 Pokémon GO Events.

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Dynamax Machop Max Monday Bonuses

The following bonuses are active during the Max Monday Max Battles:

Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
Additional Power Spots will be active compared to the rest of the week.
Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.
Trainers can earn one Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Max Battles.

Dynamax Machop Weaknesses and Counters

Machop is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon, giving it a straightforward set of elemental vulnerabilities.

Weaknesses: Machop is weak to Fairy-, Flying-, and Psychic-type attacks.
Resistances: It takes reduced damage from Bug-, Dark-, and Rock-type moves.

Because Max Battles benefit heavily from role coordination, structure your 3-Pokémon team using the following setups:

Slot 1: Defender / Healer

Dynamax Blissey with Pound to sustain the team with high HP pools.
Dynamax Hatterene or defensive options that can absorb hits while building up energy.

Slots 2 & 3: Primary Attackers

Psychic, Flying, or Fairy-type Dynamax Attackers equipped with matching Fast Attacks and max-level Max Moves (such as Max Mindstorm, Max Starfall, or Max Airstream). Top Recommendations: Dynamax Alakazam (with Psycho Cut and Max Mindstorm), Dynamax Azelf, Dynamax Latios, Dynamax Espeon, and Dynamax Metagross.

Note: You can only bring one Pokémon per slot.

Recommended Tips for Dynamax Machop Max Monday Battles

Level Up Max Moves: Prioritize maxing out Max Attack on your primary Psychic or Fairy damage dealers. Invest at least a couple of levels into Max Guard and Max Spirit on your defensive anchor to ensure team longevity.
Dodge Charged Attacks: Watch for the warning indicators above Machop’s head during the regular phase and swipe left or right to dodge incoming heavy single-target charged moves. This keeps your core attackers healthy and filling the Max Meter faster.
Solo Viability: As a lower-tier Max Battle, Machop can comfortably be cleared solo if you bring properly leveled counters, though grouping up makes the rotations even faster.