Machamp is a Fighting-type from Gen 1. Only weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. 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.
In close combat, its four arms afford it offensive and defensive supremacy. In but a blink, this valiant Pokémon can overwhelm its foes with more than 1,000 blows from its fists.
Machamp Weakness
AvgMachamp is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Machamp can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
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 23 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
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
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
The offense anchors on Close Combat and Drain Punch, with coverage across 8 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Machamp that handles most situations. Double-Edge and Close Combat give it enough punch where it matters.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The chain to Machamp requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Machop at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Machamp in Legends: Arceus
To get Machamp, start by catching Machop through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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Step 2Catch or Evolve MachokeEASYArena's ApproachGrassUncommonEASYBolderoll RavineGrassUncommonEASYCastaway ShoreGrassUncommonEASYCloudcap PassGrassUncommonSkyEASYIcebound FallsGrassUncommonWaterEASYObsidian FallsGrassUncommonWaterEASYSnowfall Hot SpringGrassUncommonIceor evolve from Machop (Step 1)- Step 3Machamp ✓EASYArena's ApproachGrassUncommonor evolve from Machoke (Step 2)
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