Machop has finally appeared in Pokémon Go. Machop is a tough Pokémon to defeat, but like every other tough Pokémon, Machop also has its vulnerabilities which can be used against it with the best counter moves. We will discuss the best possible raid counters and move sets to defeat Machop in Pokémon Go.
Machop in Pokémon Go
Machop is a fighting type Pokémon, which is extremely vulnerable to Psychic, fairy, and flying type moves which makes it easy to deal damage on this beast. But strategy and the correct use of moves will remain the key factor to defeating Machop during battle raids.
Machop Movesets
Machop has a variety of moves which makes it a tough opponent to defeat. Its fast moves include Karate Chop, Rock Smash, and Low kick. And on the other hand, its charge moves include Cross Chop, Brick Break, and Low Sweep. But these moves can be easily countered if the opponent uses the right strategy and moves at the right time.
Best counters against Machop in Pokémon Go
Here is the list of the best counters one can use against Machop and guarantee a win.
- Mewtwo: Confusion/Psystrike
- Hoopa: Confusion/Psychic
- Alakazam: Confusion/Psychic
- Espeon: Confusion/Psychic
- Deoxys: Zen Headbutt/Psycho Boost
- Gardevoir: Charm/Psychic
- Straptor: Wing attack/Brave bird
- Latios: Zen Headbutt/Psychic
- Togekiss: Charm/Dazzling Gleam
- Honchkrow: Peck/Brave Bird
- Yveltal: Gust/Psychic
- Gallade: Confusion/Psychic
- Exeguttor: Confusion/Psychic
- Ho-Oh: Extrasensory/Brave Bird
- Regigigas: Hidden Power/Giga Impact
- Azelf: Extrasensory/Future Sight
- Metagross: Zen Headbutt/Psychic
- Mesprit: Extrasensory/Future sight
- Meloetta: Confusion/Dazzling Gleam
- Blaziken: Fire Spin/Brave Bird
- Pidgeot: Gust/Brave Bird
- Rayquaza: Air Slash/Outrage
- Toucannon: Peck/Drill Peck
- Primarina: Charm/Psychic
- Jirachi: Charge Beam/Psychic
- Sirfetch’d: Counter/Brave Bird
- Tornadus: Gust/Hurricane
- Latias: Charm/Psychic
- Raichu: Thunder Shock/Psychic
- Jynx: Confusion/Psyshock
- Moltres: Wing Attack/Overheat
- Swellow: Wing Attack/Sky Attack
- Tapu Lele: Confusion/Psyshock
These are the best movesets and counters available to effectively defeat Machop during battle raids in Pokémon Go.
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