Machop Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Machop in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Machop
Machop is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 85.294 DPS.
Machop can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Machop is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Machop resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Machop is Shadow Mewtwo (85.294 DPS), Mega Alakazam (81.889 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (74.387 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Machop: After defeating Machop, the catch encounter will have a CP between 695 and 748 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 865-931 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Machop from raids will have exactly 748 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Machop?
The best counter for Machop is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 85.294 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (81.889 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (74.387 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Machop?
Machop can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Machop weak to?
Machop is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Machop be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Machop's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Machop from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Machop from raids will have 748 CP at level 20, or 931 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 695. If you see 748 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Machop worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Machop is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Machop?
For the best moveset for Machop itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Machop stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Machop without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Machop can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (70.824 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (69.667 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Machop in raids?
Weather boost information for Machop is not currently available. Fighting-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.