Machamp
#68 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Machamp
The best moves for Machamp are Counter and Dynamic Punch when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Karate Chop and Close Combat deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.6DPS
40.8DPS
Defending
Karate Chop
Elite TM
12DPS
40.8DPS
Trainer Battles
Karate Chop
Elite TM
4.5EPT
2.67DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Machop family. Machamp evolves from Machoke for 100 Candy.
Game images
Machamp, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Machamp is a Fighting Pokémon which evolves from Machoke. It is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. Machamp's best moveset is Counter & Dynamic Punch and it has a Max CP of 3,455.
About
"Machamp has the power to hurl anything aside. However, trying to do any work requiring care and dexterity causes its arms to get tangled. This Pokémon tends to leap into action before it thinks."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Counter | 13 | 15.6 |
| Karate Chop Elite TM | 10 | 12 |
| Bullet Punch | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Punch | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Heavy Slam | 70 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Submission Elite TM | 55 | 2 | 1.32 |
| Close Combat | 105 | 1 | 1.26 |
| Cross Chop | 50 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Stone Edge Elite TM | 105 | 1 | 1.05 |
| Payback Elite TM | 95 | 1 | 0.95 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Machamp?
Machamp is weak to , Psychic and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Machamp is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Machamp counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 91% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
234 |
| Defense |
|
159 |
| Stamina |
|
207 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 130 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,310 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,746 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,620 |
|
Level 40 |
3,056 |
|
Level 50 |
3,455 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,183 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,838 |
Costumes
Machamp costumes
Machamp (Wildarea 2026 01)
