Max Knuckle

Fighting

Max Knuckle is a Charged Attack of type Fighting in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 250 damage and it costs 100 energy. In GO Battle League, Max Knuckle deals damage and costs 0 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Max Knuckle effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Fighting×1.6×1.0×0.6×0.6×1.0×1.6×0.6×0.4×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.6×1.0×1.6×0.6

Max Knuckle Adventure Effects

Max Knuckle has no Adventure Effects.

Max Knuckle in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeFighting
Power250
Energy100
Animation Duration2.5s
Damage Window2.0s - 3.4s
DPS100 Damage per second
DPE2.5 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

FightingCross Chop50501.5s33.33
FightingSubmission55502.0s27.5
FightingLow Sweep40332.0s20
FightingBrick Break40331.5s26.67
FightingClose Combat1051002.5s42
FightingDynamic Punch85502.5s34
FightingFocus Blast1401003.5s40
FightingSuperpower85503.0s28.33
FightingDrain Punch50332.5s20
FightingPower-Up Punch50332.0s25

Max Knuckle in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeFighting
Power
Energy0
DPE— Damage per Energy
TagsGeneral

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Max Knuckle has a 0% chance to:

    Similar moves in Trainer Battles

    FightingCross ChopSpam / Bait1.575535
    FightingSubmissionGeneral1.26050
    FightingLow SweepSpam / Bait14040
    FightingBrick BreakSpam / BaitDebuff
    Special effectsSpecial

    Brick Break has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    1.255040
    FightingClose CombatGeneralSelf-Debuff
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    2.2210045
    FightingDynamic PunchGeneral29045
    FightingFocus BlastNuke215075
    FightingSuperpowerSpam / BaitSelf-Debuff
    Special effectsSpecial

    Superpower has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Attack by 20.0%
    • Decrease User's Defense by 20.0%
    2.138540
    FightingDrain PunchSpam / BaitBoost
    Special effectsSpecial

    Drain Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    14040
    FightingPower-Up PunchSpam / BaitBoost
    Special effectsSpecial

    Power-Up Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    0.572035

    Strongest Pokémon with Max Knuckle

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    Best Great League Pokémon with Max Knuckle

    Great League

    No Pokémon in our current Great League rankings have Max Knuckle in their recommended moveset.

    Best Ultra League Pokémon with Max Knuckle

    Ultra League

    No Pokémon in our current Ultra League rankings have Max Knuckle in their recommended moveset.

    Best Master League Pokémon with Max Knuckle

    Master League

    No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Max Knuckle in their recommended moveset.

    All Pokémon that can learn Max Knuckle

    65Dynamax Alakazam (Dynamax)Dynamax AlakazamFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset
    66Dynamax Machop (Dynamax)Dynamax MachopFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset
    67Dynamax Machoke (Dynamax)Dynamax MachokeFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset
    68Dynamax Machamp (Dynamax)Dynamax MachampFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset
    106Dynamax Hitmonlee (Dynamax)Dynamax HitmonleeFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset
    107Dynamax Hitmonchan (Dynamax)Dynamax HitmonchanFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset
    111Dynamax Rhyhorn (Dynamax)Dynamax RhyhornFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset
    112Dynamax Rhydon (Dynamax)Dynamax RhydonFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset
    125Dynamax Electabuzz (Dynamax)Dynamax ElectabuzzFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset
    141Dynamax Kabutops (Dynamax)Dynamax KabutopsFightingMax KnuckleReleasedStandard learnset

    Max Knuckle FAQ

    How does Max Knuckle compare with other moves of the same type?

    There is not enough comparable battle data for another move of this type and category with a released user.

    How are the best PvP users selected?

    These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

    How are the strongest Pokémon with Max Knuckle ranked?

    Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

    How are tiers assigned?

    Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

    How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

    Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

    The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

    Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

    How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Max Knuckle?

    The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Max Knuckle damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

    Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

    Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

    Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

    No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

    What does the complete learnset list include?

    It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Max Knuckle, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

    What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

    Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.