Stats & Training
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
Machamp is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Machamp can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Psychic is super effective against MachampView Espeon → | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Flying is super effective against MachampView Talonflame → | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Fairy is super effective against MachampView Mimikyu → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Machamp for 58-68%. Krookodile's Earthquake hits Machamp for 48-56%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off28-33% Stone Edge43-51% Pursuit17-20% Earthquake58-68% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Krookodile builds →Earthquake48-56% Knock Off15-18% Close Combat38-45% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySniper ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Ariados builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemDragalgite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Dragalge builds →Draco Meteor38-45% Flip Turn10-11% Sludge Bomb27-31% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Machamp Best Moveset
Adamant nature gives Machamp the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Assault Vest adds a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Machamp best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Stone Edge
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Double-Edge and Dynamic Punch bring the raw damage. But Machamp also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Machamp in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Machamp in Legends: Z-A. Bring Machop over from Red, Yellow, or FireRed, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Machamp Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Machamp works as a wallbreaker with 505 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Legends: Z-A's meta. Dynamicpunch with Assault Vest is the standard set.
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. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Legends: Z-A, the core moveset is Dynamicpunch, Stone Edge, Bullet Punch, and Knock Off. Dynamicpunch leads at 20% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Machamp appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves