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.
It is impossible to defend against punches and chops doled out by its four arms. Its fighting spirit flares up when it faces a tough opponent.
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
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 28 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Encore, Light Screen and 4 more.
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Bulk Up, Machamp threatens a wide range with flexible EVs EVs and Leftovers backing every hit.
Best Build
Best Machamp Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Cross Chop
- Hidden Power Ghost
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Machamp gets Counter and Encore exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Focus Punch and Cross Chop.
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 solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Machamp works as a wallbreaker with 505 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 130 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
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.
- 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