Pokemon GO debuts Gigantamax Machamp as a 6-Star Max Battle Boss during the 2025 May Max Battle Day event. Those who win the Max Battle will get a guaranteed Gigantamax Machamp encounter. Lucky winners might get to encounter a Shiny Gigantamax Machamp instead.

Gigantamax Machamp is available as a Max Battle Boss in Power Spots from April 19, 2025, at 2 PM Local Time. Unlike Standard Pokemon, Gigantamax variants have notably boosted stats. You must study Gigantamax Machamp’s weaknesses and resistances to defeat the Max Battle Boss. That said, this guide details how to win Gigantamax Machamp with the best counters and get Shiny Gigantamax Machamp in Pokemon GO.

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Pokemon GO: Gigantamax Machamp Weaknesses And Resistance

Pokemon GO Gigantamax Machamp Weaknesses

Pokemon GO Gigantamax Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokemon with several type-weaknesses and resistances. You must thoroughly study them to select the best Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle attackers, healers, and defenders. Participating in the Max Battle costs 800 Max Particles, which is only deducted if you win.

Weaknesses

Resistances

Fairy-type moves

Bug-type moves

Flying-type moves

Dark-type moves

Psychic-type moves

Rock-type moves

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All trainers must be within 80 meters of the Power Spot to join the Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle.

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Pokemon GO: Best Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Counters

Gigantamax Machamp is among some of the most powerful monsters in the game. The best Gigantamax Machamp Pokemon GO counters must have Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type attributes with the same type of moves. They can trigger the Same Type of Attack Bonus effect which can inflict bonus damage to the Max Battle Boss.

Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle: Best Attackers In Pokemon GO

  • Dynamax Metagross: Zen Headbutt (Psychic) & Max Mindstorm (Psychic)
  • Dynamax Moltres: Wing Attack (Flying) & Max Airstream (Flying)
  • Dynamax Unfezant: Air Slash (Flying) & Max Airstream (Flying)
  • Dynamax Charizard: Air Slash (Flying) & Max Airstream (Flying)

Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle: Best Defenders In Pokemon GO

  • Dynamax/Gigantamax Gengar: Lick (Ghost)
  • Dynamax/Gigantamax Venusaur: Vine Whip (Grass)
  • Dynamax/Gigantamax Blastoise: Water Gun (Water)

Team up with 10 to 40 trainers to have a chance of winning the Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle in Pokemon GO.

Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Gigantamax Machamp

Pokemon GO Shiny Gigantamax Machamp

Winning the Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle in Pokemon GO rewards a guaranteed Machamp that can Gigantamax. Lucky trainers might see a Shiny Gigantamax Machamp spawning instead of a Standard variant. There is no way to guarantee a Shiny Pokemon encounter, you must match get Shiny Gigantamax Machamp spawn odds by encountering numerous Standard variants.

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