Machamp is a Fighting-type from Gen 1. Only weak to Flying and Psychic. 130 base Attack is its best stat. Known as the Superpower Pokemon. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
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.
With four arms that react more quickly than it can think, it can execute many punches at once.
Machamp Weakness
AvgMachamp is weak to Flying and Psychic-type moves. Not many exploitable gaps in the Fighting typing defensive chart. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Machamp can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Machamp to get Machop eggs easily using 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Encore, Light Screen, Meditate and 1 more.
For an attacker, Machamp wants flexible EVs EVs and Leftovers. The a nature nature tilts toward balanced duty, and an ability contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Machamp Moveset
- Cross Chop
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Machamp gets Encore and Light Screen exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Ground and Fire coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Cross Chop and Dynamic Punch.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A trade step sits in Machamp's 3-stage chain from Machop. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Machop shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Machamp in Crystal
The path to Machamp starts with Machop at Lv. 12-48 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch MachopEASYRock Tunnel - 1FGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyCaveMorning/dayEASYMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyCaveMorning/dayEASYMt. Mortar - 1F NorthGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyCaveDayEASYMt. Mortar - B1FGrassLv.16UncommonMidCaveDayCHALLENGINGMt. Mortar - 2FGrassLv.28RareMidCaveDayLEGENDARYGoldenrod CityIn-game tradeLimitedCityTrade for (give Abra)
- Step 2Catch or Evolve MachokeCHALLENGINGRock Tunnel - 1FGrassLv.15RareEarlyCaveMorning/dayEFFORTLESSMt. Mortar - 2FGrassLv.32CommonLateCaveMorning/dayEFFORTLESSMt. Silver - 2FGrassLv.48CommonPostCaveMorning/dayor evolve from Machop (Step 1)
- Step 3Machamp ✓
Machamp works as a wallbreaker with 505 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list — a strong competitive pick. That 130 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Machamp is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Machamp appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Machamp appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A