Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Machamp's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It punches with its four arms at blinding speed. It can launch 1,000 punches in two seconds.
It can knock a train flying with a punch. However, it is terrible at delicate work using its fingers.
Machamp Weakness
Machamp is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Machamp can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Clefable's Moonblast hits Machamp for 58-69%.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x58-69% Knock Off5-6% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Slowking builds →Scald26-31% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Machamp evolved from Machop's chain using a trade. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Machop eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Machop pushed Machamp to 505 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Machamp to get Machop eggs easily using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Counter and 10 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Machamp Best Moveset
Adamant nature gives Machamp the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Machamp best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Dynamic Punch
- Rock Slide
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Dynamic Punch
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Dynamic Punch and Cross Chop bring the raw damage. But Machamp also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Machamp in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Machamp's 3-stage chain starts with Machop, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Machamp in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Machop is your first catch on the way to Machamp. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-58 across 90 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MachopRoute 207Shining PearlGrass Lv.5-7 Route45%EarlyDayRoute 207Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.5-7 Route45%EarlyDayRoute 207Shining PearlGrass Lv.5-7 Route35%EarlyMorningRoute 207Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.5-7 Route35%EarlyMorningRoute 207Shining PearlGrass Lv.5-7 Route25%EarlyNightRoute 207Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.5-7 Route25%EarlyNightMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15-16 Cave25%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.15-16 Cave25%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.13 Cave10%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.13 Cave10%EarlyRoute 208Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-17 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-17 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.25-26 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-26 Route20%MidMorning/dayGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRoute 208Shining PearlGrass Lv.17 Route10%MidNightRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17 Route10%MidNightRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.26 Route10%MidNightRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Route10%MidNight
Step 2Catch or Evolve MachokeRoute 211 - EastShining PearlGrass Lv.27-28 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.27-28 Route20%MidMorning/dayGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.26 Route10%MidRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Route10%MidRoute 211 - EastShining PearlGrass Lv.27 Route10%MidNightRoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.27 Route10%MidNightVictory Road - 1FShining PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave25%LateVictory Road - 1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave25%LateVictory Road - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave25%LateVictory Road - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave25%LateRoute 216Shining PearlGrass Lv.33-34 Route20%LateMorning/dayRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.33-34 Route20%LateMorning/dayAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Water20%LateMorning/dayAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Water20%LateMorning/dayRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Route20%LateMorning/dayRoute 217Shining PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Route20%LateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.39-40 Cave20%LateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39-40 Cave20%LateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.31 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.31 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31 Cave10%LateRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34 Route10%LateNightRoute 216Shining PearlGrass Lv.34 Route10%LateNightAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.36 Water10%LateNightAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.36 Water10%LateNightRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.36 Route10%LateNightRoute 217Shining PearlGrass Lv.36 Route10%LateNightMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateNightMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateNightMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaShining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave25%PostVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave25%PostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave25%PostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave25%PostRoute 226Shining PearlGrass Lv.53 Route10%PostRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53 Route10%PostStark Mountain - EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.56 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.56 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - InteriorShining PearlGrass Lv.58 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - InteriorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58 Volcano10%PostRoute 225Shining PearlGrass Lv.51 Route5%PostRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51 Route5%Postor evolve from Machop (Step 1)
Step 3Machamp ✓
Machamp Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Machamp works as a wallbreaker with 505 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Bullet Punch with Leftovers is the standard set.
Guts is the go-to ability for Machamp. It increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment. Its hidden ability Steadfast can work in specific setups. No Guard is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Machamp is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Bullet Punch, Dynamicpunch, Rock Slide, and Knock Off. Bullet Punch leads at 22% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Machamp appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves