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 quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Counter and 10 more.
Best Build
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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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
Machop is your first catch on the way to Machamp. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 12-45 across 38 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MachopEFFORTLESSMt. Mortar - 1F NorthHeartGoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Mortar - 1F NorthSoulSilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyCaveEASYRock Tunnel - 1FHeartGoldGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyCaveEASYRock Tunnel - 1FSoulSilverGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyCaveEASYMt. Mortar - 1F SouthHeartGoldGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyCaveEASYMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSoulSilverGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyCaveEASYMt. Mortar - B1FHeartGoldGrassLv.16UncommonMidCaveEASYMt. Mortar - B1FSoulSilverGrassLv.16UncommonMidCaveEASYCliff Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrassLv.19UncommonMidCaveEASYCliff Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrassLv.19UncommonMidCaveEASYCliff Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrassLv.19UncommonMidCaveEASYCliff Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrassLv.19UncommonMidCaveEASYCliff Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrassLv.19UncommonMidCaveEASYCliff Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrassLv.19UncommonMidCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Mortar - 2FHeartGoldGrassLv.28RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Mortar - 2FSoulSilverGrassLv.28RareMidCaveLEGENDARYGoldenrod CityHeartGoldIn-game tradeLimitedCityTrade for (give Drowzee)LEGENDARYGoldenrod CitySoulSilverIn-game tradeLimitedCityTrade for (give Drowzee)
Step 2Catch or Evolve MachokeCHALLENGINGRock Tunnel - 1FHeartGoldGrassLv.14RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGRock Tunnel - 1FSoulSilverGrassLv.14RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrassLv.22RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrassLv.22RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrassLv.22RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrassLv.22RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrassLv.22RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrassLv.22RareMidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Mortar - 2FHeartGoldGrassLv.32CommonLateCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Mortar - 2FSoulSilverGrassLv.32CommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrassLv.39-40UncommonLateCaveMorning/dayEASYCerulean Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrassLv.39-40UncommonLateCaveMorning/dayEASYCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveNightEASYCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveNightEASYCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrassLv.39-42UncommonLateCaveMorning/dayEASYCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrassLv.39-42UncommonLateCaveMorning/dayEASYCerulean Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrassLv.45UncommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrassLv.45UncommonLateCaveCHALLENGINGCerulean Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrassLv.39-40RareLateCaveNightCHALLENGINGCerulean Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrassLv.39-40RareLateCaveNightor evolve from Machop (Step 1)
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.
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