This month, Charmander makes its return to the Max Mondays lineup, joining notable bosses such as Bulbasaur and Squirtle. While this installment may not possess the thrill of debuting new Dynamax Pokémon like Krabby, it still presents an excellent opportunity for trainers to earn extra rewards and potentially enhance their Charmander collection. However, be warned: the fiery Lizard Pokémon isn’t about to make things easy for solo challengers.
Charmander’s Weaknesses and Resistances in Pokémon GO
Key Weaknesses: Water, Ground, and Rock
Dynamax Charmander retains the weaknesses characteristic of a pure Fire-type. In this Max Battle format, this means it is susceptible to Water, Ground, and Rock-type attacks. Using these types of moves against Charmander deals 160% damage. Additionally, fighters using moves of the same type can benefit from a 20% STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus).
Though you can tackle Dynamax Charmander solo, teaming up with another trainer can simplify the battle if you find yourself struggling. While employing STAB is advantageous, particularly against a base-level boss like Charmander, it becomes necessary if your roster only includes counters capable of exploiting its weaknesses.
As trainers prepare, it’s essential to remember Charmander has notable resistances to moves from Fairy, Grass, Ice, Bug, Fire, and Steel types, which reduces damage taken to just 63% of normal.
Optimal Counters for Dynamax Charmander in Pokémon GO
Strategic Water-type Counters
The most effective counters against Dynamax Charmander feature Water-type Pokémon equipped with moves of the same type. Notable examples include Blastoise, Inteleon, Wartortle, and Lapras. While standard Raids offer a wider selection of counters, Max Battles restrict trainers to Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon, presenting a unique chance to utilize captured Squirtle bosses.
| Dynamax Charmander Counter | Type | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blastoise | Water | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
| Lapras | Water, Ice | Water Gun | Hydro Pump |
| Kingler | Water | Bubble | Crabhammer |
| Inteleon | Water | Water Gun | Surf |
| Wartortle | Water | Water Gun | Hydro Pump |
| Drizzile | Water | Water Gun | Surf |
| Squirtle | Water | Bubble | Aqua Tail |
| Sobble | Water | Water Gun | Surf |
| Crabby | Water | Bubble | Bubble Beam |
| Drill cage | Ground | Mud-Slap | Drill Run |
With an abundance of Water-type Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, trainers should find it quite manageable to counter Dynamax Charmander effectively. Although Excadrill is a viable Ground-type option, its Steel typing makes it more vulnerable to Charmander’s Fire-type moves. Nonetheless, the diversity of counters ensures that even casual players can easily assemble a competitive team for this Max Battle.
Max Monday Date and Time for Charmander
Mark Your Calendars
Charmander’s Max Monday battle is scheduled for Monday, December 16, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During this hour, trainers can challenge Charmander as the featured boss across all local time zones, eliminating any timezone conversion worries.
For those who may find battling Dynamax bosses challenging alone, Max Mushrooms are available for purchase in the in-game store for 400 PokéCoins each. These mushrooms enhance your Pokémon’s damage for 30 minutes. Remember to exploit Charmander’s weaknesses to Water, Ground, and Rock with the recommended counters to succeed in your Pokémon GO Max Monday battles.
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