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.
Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed.
Machamp Weakness
Machamp is weak to Flying and Psychic. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Dragonite can KO Machamp with Outrage (108-127%). Azelf's Explosion hits Machamp for 81-96%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed48-57% Outrage108-127%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Azelf builds →Explosion81-96% U Turn11-13% | ||
Platinum 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
Breeding
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.
Platinum Machamp Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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
How to Get Machamp in Platinum
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.
How to Obtain Machamp in Platinum
The path to Machamp starts with Machop at Lv. 5-50 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MachopRoute 207Grass Lv.5-8 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 207Grass Lv.6-8 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 211 - WestGrass Lv.14-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 206Grass Lv.17-19 RouteUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.20 CaveUncommonMidRoute 210 - NorthGrass Lv.28-29 RouteUncommonMid
Step 2Catch or Evolve MachokeMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.16 CaveUncommonMidRoute 210 - NorthGrass Lv.29-30 RouteUncommonMidRoute 211 - EastGrass Lv.29-30 RouteUncommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.35 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.35 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - SummitGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateRoute 225Grass Lv.48-50 RouteCommonPostRoute 226Grass Lv.48-50 RouteCommonPostor evolve from Machop (Step 1)
Step 3Machamp ✓
Machamp Guide
In Platinum, Machamp works as a wallbreaker with 505 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Platinum's meta. 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. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
In Platinum, the best way to handle Machamp: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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.
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- 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