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.
Its four ruggedly developed arms can launch a flurry of 1,000 punches in just two seconds.
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, 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 from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Counter and 12 more.
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 Attack without Speed EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Best Machamp Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Knock Off
- Bullet Punch
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
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 Blast and Close Combat.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
The chain to Machamp requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Machop at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
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 leaning toward the physical side (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