Physical
Wallbreaker
55Speed · Slow

Is Machamp Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Trade evolution only. AbilityGuts plus Machamp's enormous Attack means status conditions make it even more dangerous. Handles Giovanni, Lorelei, and Bruno with Fighting coverage that few Pokemon match. The trade requirement is the only barrier. If you can trade, Machamp is one of FRLG's best.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGTETETGGGGTEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3MachopCatchableErikaGym 4MachampEvolveKogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8LoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Good

Machop has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.

You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
You Win
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Machop's defenses.

Even
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Avoid
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Even

Machop trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Tough

Erika's typing presses Machop's defenses.

Avoid
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Risky
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Avoid
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Machamp trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Risky
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Tough

Sabrina's team hits Machamp's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Risky
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Risky
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Avoid
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Machamp has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Good

Machamp has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.

Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Good

Machamp has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.

Easy KO
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
You Win
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Easy KO
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Machamp has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Easy KO
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
You Win
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
You Win
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Tough

Agatha's team hits Machamp's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Risky
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Machamp trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
You Win
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Machamp trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Risky
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Avoid
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
You Win
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Risky
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
Even
Charizard
Lv 75
FireFlying
Blaze
Fire BlastDragon ClawAerial AceEarthquake
Catch Machop
Available after Badge 3
Type
Fighting
Tier
E

Catch Machop on Rock Tunnel (walking, Lv 16-17, uncommon).

View Machop locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM31FightingBrick Break113100%15
    • LV 31FightingVital Throw105100%10
    • LV 37FightingSubmission12080%20
    • LV 40FightingCross Chop15080%5
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch225100%20
  • After Blaine
    • TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Machop to Machamp
Trade Trade
Type
Fighting
Tier
A

Most players are ready to trade before reaching Koga.

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM31FightingBrick Break113100%15
  • After Erika
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • LV 33FightingVital Throw105100%10
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch225100%20
  • After Sabrina
    • TM08FightingBulk Up100%20
    • LV 46FightingCross Chop15080%5
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Machamp in FireRed & LeafGreen

Machoke evolves into Machamp through a player-to-player trade. No wild Machamp anywhere in FRLG. On original GBA cartridges you need a Link Cable or the Wireless Adapter to trade with another Gen 3 game. On the 2026 Nintendo Switch re-release, two Switch consoles in the same room trade over Switch local wireless, no extra accessories required.

Wild Machamp may be holding when caught:

Focus Band (5% chance) An item to be held by a Pokemon. The holding Pokemon may endure an attack, leaving just 1 HP.

Catch Machop or Machoke at any of these 4 spots to eventually evolve into Machamp.

Encountered via tall grass encounters

  1. 1
    Catch Machop
  2. 2
    Evolve Machokeat Lv.28
  3. 3
    Evolve Machampby trading
Badge 3
Badge 4
Badge 5
Badge 6
Badge 7
Badge 8
Post-Game

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.

Machamp Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Bug, Rock, Dark
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Machamp Weak Against

Avg
2Weak
3Resist
0Immune
Score-1
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Machamp Strong Against

5Strong
4Resisted
1Immune
Score0

Best Pokemon Against Machamp

Machamp Evolutions

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

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Machop
Fighting
Machoke
Fighting
Machamp
Fighting
HP
70
80+10
90+10
ATK
80
100+20
130+30
DEF
50
70+20
80+10
SP.ATK
35
50+15
65+15
SP.DEF
35
60+25
85+25
SPE
35
45+10
55+10
BST
305D-Tier
405C-Tier+100
505B-Tier+100
ROLE
Trick Room
Attacker
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Machamp to get Machop eggs easily using 28 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Encore, Light Screen and 4 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
75.0%25.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
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FRLG Machamp Best Moveset

130 Attack fires Fighting TermStab from MoveCross Chop at devastating physical power. AbilityGuts boosts Attack another 50%% when statused, turning burns into a power source instead of a cripple. The moveset hits like a truck with MoveRock Slide for coverage, though 55 Speed means going second against most threats.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Attacker
Ability
Guts
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Machamp

Machamp best EVs are Attack and HP

EVs

Physical Attacker Moveset

  • Rock Slide
  • Cross ChopSTAB
  • Hidden Power Ghost
  • Bulk UpSTAB

Moves List

Egg moves make a real difference. Machamp gets Counter and Encore exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Ground and Normal coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Focus Punch and Cross Chop.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Focus Energy
D30Normal
Lv 1
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 1
Low Kick
10020Fighting
Lv 7
Focus Energy
D30Normal
Lv 13
Karate Chop
7510025Fighting
Lv 19
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Lv 22
Foresight
10040Normal
Lv 25
Revenge-4
9010010Fighting
Lv 33
Vital Throw-1
10510Fighting
Lv 41
Submission
1208025Fighting
Lv 46
Cross Chop
B150805Fighting
Lv 51
Scary Face
9010Normal
Lv 59
Dynamic Punch
C150505Fighting

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
B11210015Fighting
TM08
Bulk Up
B20Fighting
TM28
Dig
C6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
C120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
D9510015Fire
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B22510020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
C3010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
C609510Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM46
Thief
C6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Encore
C1005Normal
Egg
Light Screen
C30Psychic
Egg
Meditate
40Psychic
Egg
Rock Slide
B759010Rock
Egg
Rolling Kick
908515Fighting
Egg
Smelling Salts
C7010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Tutor
Mega Kick
C120755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Tutor
Metronome
D10Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Rock Slide
B759010Rock
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
High
HP90
B
Attack130
A
Defense80
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def85
C
Speed55
D
Total505
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.6 m
Weight130.0 kg
Base XP227
Abilities
Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
No Guard
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
EV Yield
HPAtk+3DefSpASpDSpe
Strong Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

Its four ruggedly developed arms can launch a flurry of 1,000 punches in just two seconds.

Its superpowerful punches are said to knock the victim flying clear over the horizon.

Machamp FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Machamp is obtained by trade-evolving Machoke. Catch or evolve a Machoke first, then trade. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Machoke to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.

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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