Physical
Wallbreaker
505High
55Slow
CTier

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.

Base Stats
505High
HP90
B
Attack130
A
Defense80
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def85
C
Speed55
D
Total505
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Machamp yields +3 Atk
HPAtk+3DefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch45Challenging•Medium Slow1.06M XP•1.6m / 5'03"•130kg / 286.6 lbs•227Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It punches with its four arms at blinding speed. It can launch 1,000 punches in two seconds.

Diamond

It can knock a train flying with a punch. However, it is terrible at delicate work using its fingers.

Pearl

Machamp Weakness

Avg

Machamp 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.

Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
FlyingPsychic
½xResisti
BugRockDark
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
None
STAB (5)i
NormalIceRockDarkSteel
2Weak
3Resist
0Immune
Scorei-1
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
GutsIncreases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
No GuardEnsures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
SteadfastHARaises Speed one stage upon flinching.

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

3 Forms
Machop
#066Machop
28
Level 28
Machoke
#067Machoke
Trade
Machamp
#068Machamp
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Machop
Fighting
Machoke
Fighting
Machamp
Fighting
HP
70
80+10
90+10
ATK
80
100+20
130+30
DEF
50
70+20
80+10
SP.ATK
35
50+15
65+15
SP.DEF
35
60+25
85+25
SPE
35
45+10
55+10
BST
305D-Tier
405D-Tier+100
505C-Tier+100
ROLE
Trick Room
Attacker
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical
Breeding
Easy

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 9 more.

Egg Groups
Humanshape
Gender
♂75.0%♀25.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
12moves
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirinfernapegalladelopunnycacturnevolbeatillumisemonfernospindabunearycacneachimchar
12 of 39·

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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Egg moves make a real difference. Machamp gets Bullet Punch and Close Combat exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Focus Punch and Focus Blast.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Focus Energy
——30Normal
Lv 1
Leer
—10030Normal
Lv 1
Low Kick
—10020Fighting
Lv 7
Focus Energy
——30Normal
Lv 10
Karate Chop
5010025Fighting
Lv 13
Foresight
——40Normal
Lv 19
Seismic Toss
—10020Fighting
Lv 22
Revenge-4
6010010Fighting
Lv 25
Vital Throw-1
70—10Fighting
Lv 32
Submission
808025Fighting
Lv 36
Wake-Up Slap
6010010Fighting
Lv 40
Cross Chop
100805Fighting
Lv 44
Scary Face
—9010Normal
Lv 51
Dynamic Punch
100505Fighting

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
7510015Fighting
TM08
Bulk Up
——20Fighting
TM78
Captivate
—10020Normal
TM28
Dig
8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
9510015Fire
TM56
Fling
—10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM01
Focus Punch-3
15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM83
Natural Gift
—10015Normal
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM84
Poison Jab
8010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
HM08
Rock Climb
908520Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
759010Rock
HM06
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
609510Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM71
Stone Edge
100805Rock
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
—9015Normal
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Bullet Punch+1
4010030Steel
Egg
Close Combat
1201005Fighting
Egg
Counter-5
—10020Fighting
Egg
Encore
—1005Normal
Egg
Fire Punch
7510015Fire
Egg
Ice Punch
7510015Ice
Egg
Light Screen
——30Psychic
Egg
Meditate
——40Psychic
Egg
Rock Slide
759010Rock
Egg
Rolling Kick
608515Fighting
Egg
Smelling Salts
7010010Normal
Egg
Thunder Punch
7510015Electric

Tutor Moves

Machamp can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 3
Body Slam
8510015Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Gen 3
Mega Kick
120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Gen 3
Metronome
——10Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
——10Normal

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.

Trade Evolution Required — Requires trading with another player

How to Obtain Machamp in Diamond & Pearl

Machop is your first catch on the way to Machamp. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-58 across 60 total spots in the chain.

  1. Machop
    Step 1Catch Machop
    Route 207
    PearlGrassLv.5-7CommonEarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 207
    DiamondGrassLv.5-7CommonEarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
    DiamondGrassLv.13CommonEarlyCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
    PearlGrassLv.13CommonEarlyCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
    DiamondGrassLv.15-16CommonEarlyCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
    PearlGrassLv.15-16CommonEarlyCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
    PearlGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyCaveMorning
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
    DiamondGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyCaveMorning
    EASY
    Route 208
    PearlGrassLv.16-17UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 208
    DiamondGrassLv.16-17UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 210 - North
    PearlGrassLv.25-26UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 210 - North
    DiamondGrassLv.25-26UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
  2. Machoke
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Machoke
    Route 210 - North
    DiamondGrassLv.26UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 210 - North
    PearlGrassLv.26UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 211 - East
    PearlGrassLv.27-28UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 211 - East
    DiamondGrassLv.27-28UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Victory Road - 1F
    PearlGrassLv.44-46CommonLateCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Victory Road - 1F
    DiamondGrassLv.44-46CommonLateCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Victory Road - B1F
    DiamondGrassLv.44-46CommonLateCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Victory Road - B1F
    PearlGrassLv.44-46CommonLateCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Mt. Coronet - B1F
    PearlGrassLv.31UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - B1F
    DiamondGrassLv.31UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Route 216 Entrance
    PearlGrassLv.31UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Route 216 Entrance
    DiamondGrassLv.31UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Route 216
    PearlGrassLv.33-34UncommonLateRoute
    EASY
    Route 216
    DiamondGrassLv.33-34UncommonLateRoute
    EASY
    Acuity Lakefront
    DiamondGrassLv.35-36UncommonLateWater
    EASY
    Acuity Lakefront
    PearlGrassLv.35-36UncommonLateWater
    EASY
    Route 217
    PearlGrassLv.35-36UncommonLateRoute
    EASY
    Route 217
    DiamondGrassLv.35-36UncommonLateRoute
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 2F
    DiamondGrassLv.37UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 2F
    PearlGrassLv.37UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 3F
    PearlGrassLv.37UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 3F
    DiamondGrassLv.37UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 4F
    PearlGrassLv.39UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 4F
    DiamondGrassLv.39UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 5F
    PearlGrassLv.39UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 5F
    DiamondGrassLv.39UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Summit
    PearlGrassLv.39-40UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Summit
    DiamondGrassLv.39-40UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Top Cave
    DiamondGrassLv.40UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Top Cave
    PearlGrassLv.40UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 6F
    PearlGrassLv.41UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 6F
    DiamondGrassLv.41UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 7F
    PearlGrassLv.41UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 7F
    DiamondGrassLv.41UncommonLateCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
    DiamondGrassLv.50-52CommonPostCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
    PearlGrassLv.50-52CommonPostCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
    DiamondGrassLv.50-52CommonPostCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
    PearlGrassLv.50-52CommonPostCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Exit Area
    PearlGrassLv.50-52CommonPostCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Exit Area
    DiamondGrassLv.50-52CommonPostCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 226
    PearlGrassLv.53UncommonPostRoute
    EASY
    Route 226
    DiamondGrassLv.53UncommonPostRoute
    EASY
    Stark Mountain - Entrance
    PearlGrassLv.56UncommonPostVolcano
    EASY
    Stark Mountain - Entrance
    DiamondGrassLv.56UncommonPostVolcano
    EASY
    Stark Mountain - Interior
    PearlGrassLv.58UncommonPostVolcano
    EASY
    Stark Mountain - Interior
    DiamondGrassLv.58UncommonPostVolcano
    EASY
    Route 225
    PearlGrassLv.51RarePostRoute
    CHALLENGING
    Route 225
    DiamondGrassLv.51RarePostRoute
    CHALLENGING
    or evolve from Machop (Step 1)
  3. Machamp
    Step 3Machamp ✓

  • Machamp works as a wallbreaker with 505 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 130 base Attack does the heavy lifting.

  • Machamp's biggest threats include Dodrio (Flying) and Starmie (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Machoke evolves into Machamp by trading. Machamp is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Machop. At 505 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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. 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.