Machop has finally appeared in Pokémon Go. Machop is a difficult Pokémon to defeat, but like any other difficult Pokémon, Machop also has its own vulnerabilities that 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

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Machop is a fighting-type Pokémon that is extremely vulnerable to Psychic, Fairy, and Flying-type moves, which makes it easy to deal damage to this beast. But strategy and the correct use of moves will remain the key factor in defeating Machop during battle raids.

Machop move set

Machop has a variety of moves that make him a difficult opponent to defeat. His quick moves include Karate Strike, Rock Smash, And Low blow. And on the other hand, his 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.

The best counter against Machop in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters that can be used against Machop and guarantee a victory.

  • Mewdue: Confusion / Psystrike
  • Hoopa: Confusion / Psychic
  • Alakazam: Confusion / Psychic
  • Speon: Confusion / Psychic
  • Deossi: Zen Headbutt / Psychological Empowerment
  • Gardevoir: Charm / Psychic
  • Tearer: Wing Attack / Brave Bird
  • Lazio: Zen Headbutt / Psychic
  • Togekiss: Charm / Dazzling glow
  • Honchkrow: Peck / Brave bird
  • Yveltal: Burst / psychic
  • Gallade: Confusion / Psychic
  • Performer: Confusion / Psychic
  • Ho-Oh: Extrasensory / Brave Bird
  • Regiga: Hidden Power / Giga Impact
  • Azelf: Extrasensory / future sight
  • Metagross: Zen Headbutt / Psychic
  • Mesprit: Extrasensory / Future Sight
  • Meloetta: Confusion / Dazzling glow
  • Blaziken: Round of Fire / Brave Bird
  • Pidgeot: Gust / Brave Bird
  • Rayquaza: Air blast / outrage
  • Tucanon: Beak / Beak Drill
  • Primarina: Charm / Psychic
  • Jirachi: Charge / psychic range
  • Sirfetch’d: Counter / Brave Bird
  • Tornado: Gust / hurricane
  • Lazia: Charm / Psychic
  • Raichu: Thunder Shock / Psychic
  • Jynx: Confusion / Schock
  • Moltres: Wing attack / overheating
  • Swells: Wing Attack / Sky Attack
  • Tapu Lele: Confusion / Schock
    Pokémon Go Machop Counetr
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These are the best movesets and counters available to effectively defeat Machop during battle raids in Pokémon Go.

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