Summary
- The 6-tier Max Battle boss, Gigantamax Machamp, challenges you to a contest of strength and will power.
- A lineup of the best counters to take in this challenge include two offensive, one defensive, and one healing/supportive Pokemon.
- Learn and discuss with your team the best strategies to utilize before engaging.
In keeping with the Might and Mastery season, we’ll have Gigantamax Machamp in Pokemon GO. The fierce Kanto Region Fighting type now becomes more intimidating, both in power and size. Discover strategies on how to engage and be victorious against this Gigantamax boss.
Gigantamax Machamp Boss
As a Pokemon hailing from the Kanto region, Machamp has been known for a long time now. It is a four-armed pure Fighting type that boasts impressive attack power. That being said, its single typing has straightforward strengths and weaknesses.
Gigantamax Machamp will appear as a 6-tier Max Battle raid boss in Pokemon GO. It will require about 800 Max Particles to join in the fight.
Gigantamax Machamp can be caught with 1667 to 1746 CP at level 20 without weather boost. If you’re wondering if it can be caught as a shiny, then the answer is yes.
Gigantamax Machamp Best Counters
As a pure Fighting type, Gigantamax Machamp in Pokemon GO will be weak against Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. You have quite the pool of choices for these typings that will be great, so be sure to prepare them well. With that said, here’s a list of the best ones you can take with you.
Attackers
- Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Max Mindstorm
- Moltres with Wing Attack and Max Airstream
- Unfeazant with Air Slash and Max Airstream
- Charizard with Wing Attack and Max Airstream
- Gigantamax Gengar with Sucker Punch and G-max Terror
- Gigantamax Kingler with Mud Shot and G-max Foam Burst
Defenders
- Gigantamax Gengar with Lick
- Blastoise with Bite or Water Gun
- Venusaur with Vine Whip
- Raikou with Thunder Shock
- Zapdos with Thunder Shock
- Rillaboom with Scratch
Healers
- Blissey
- Snorlax
- Gigantamax Lapras
- Greedent
- Entei
Recommended Trainers and Strategy
Even if a single-typed Pokemon is straightforward, Gigantamax Machamp in Pokemon GO will hit like a tank. So, discuss battle strategies and formations well before proceeding to the challenge. The recommended number of participating Trainers is about 24 to 40. The trainers will be grouped by teams of four based on the order of joining the Max Battle.
Recommended Team Composition
The best approach of each team is to have two attackers, 1 defender, and 1 healer. Be sure to always have these Pokemon available in the battlefield to maintain optimal damage and longevity.
Dedicated defenders should focus on getting their Max Guard up. This will not only offer damage reduction but as well as to take the aggro of the boss. Having a level 3 Max Guard available would do your team wonders as a reliable tank.
Dedicated healers should at least have a level 2 Max Spirit at their disposal. Pokemon with high stamina and HP are great for this role. That is because Max Spirit heals every Pokemon on the battlefield depending on HP of the user and level of Max Spirit.
Conclusion
These giant versions of Pokemon began emerging in the game. Niantic appears to be prioritizing Kanto region Pokémon for Gigantamax features. Gigantamax Machamp in Pokemon GO will offer both a challenge and a formidable addition to your lineup.
As any battle in the world of Pokemon, it’s all about strategy rather than raw power. If you want to be a Master and catch them all, you have to be adaptable. We hope this guide proves helpful during your battles against Gigantamax Machamp and beyond.
