In Pokemon GO, Max Battles occur at special in-game locations called Power Spots. They function similarly to Raid Battles, where players face off against powerful Dynamax Bosses. If victorious, Trainers may even have the chance to catch these formidable foes and add them to their Pokemon collection.
Max Monday is a Max Battle event that occurs on Monday, in which one featured Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon will take over all Power Spots across the map. If you're looking to participate in the Shuckle Max Monday event, all of the information you'll need to prepare for this battle has been outlined in the guide below.
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Pokemon GO Dynamax Shuckle Max Monday Battle Guide
In Pokemon GO, the Shuckle Max Monday event occurs on June 30, 2025, and will run between 6 PM and 7 PM local time for players. During this event, every Power Spot in your game will be taken over by Shuckle bosses that you can battle for rewards and the potential to capture one or more Dynamax Shuckle.
Shuckle Weaknesses & Resistances
In Pokemon GO, Shuckle is a Bug and Rock dual-type Monster. This means that Shuckle is resistant to Normal and Poison Types, but is weak to Water, Rock, and Steel Types. Trainers should aim to prioritize incorporating monsters with these attributes into their team when going up against Dynamax Shuckle.
Due to the Weather Boost mechanic, Shuckle becomes more powerful during Rainy and Partly Cloudy weather. Trainers may want to keep this in mind and consider avoiding battles in areas with these weather conditions, if possible.
Dynamax Shuckle Counters
In Pokemon GO’s Max Battles, players can only use other Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon, limiting the options available for the fight. However, there are still a few strong choices worth considering when it comes to taking down Shuckle with the most efficiency. These Pokemon all have at least one attribute that will be super effective in a matchup with Shuckle.
- Dynamax Squirtle/Wartortle/Blastoise
- Dynamax Beldum/Metang/Metagross
- Dynamax Sobble/Drizzile/Inteleon
- Dynamax Excadrill
- Dyanamax Krabby/Kingler
- Dynamax Suicune
Can Dynamax Shuckle Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, players who are looking to try their luck in obtaining Shiny Dynamax Shuckle have the possibility of doing so in Pokemon GO. Shiny Shuckle has previously been available in the game, and shiny Dynamax Shuckle is being launched alongside Dynamax Shuckle during this Max Monday event.
To encounter shiny Dynamax Shuckle, players will need to complete Max Battles to go up in encounters against the boss and potentially capture them afterward. Some lucky Trainers may even have the possibility of one of these encounters being a shiny Shuckle - but they will need to beat the lucky odds, of course.
Alternatively, you may be able to trade with other nearby players who already own a shiny Shuckle. The best way to find players for such trades is via online Pokemon GO communities, with various subreddits being one of the best places to find other players in your location.
