#068 · Generation 1
Machamp
Forms & variants
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,056 / 3,455
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,746 / 2,183
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,310
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 50,000 dust · 50 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Situational
Situational
Machamp has a niche: C-tier Great League (Shadow), C-tier Ultra League (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CGreat Leagueshadow#213 of 1146 · score 83
The Shadow version is ranked #213 in Great League on PvPoke with Karate Chop / Cross Chop / Rock Slide.
- CUltra Leagueshadow#171 of 844 · score 83.3
The Shadow version is ranked #171 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Karate Chop / Cross Chop / Rock Slide.
- CSteel raid attackershadow#30 Steel · 14.2 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #30 of 180 Steel-type attackers with Counter / Heavy Slam.
- –Master Leagueshadow#146 of 406 · score 69.9
Ranked #146 of 406; not competitive in Master League.
Collection value
- Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Chi Strike): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | C | #243 / 1146 | 82.2 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide | L18 · 5/15/12 |
| Great LeagueShadow | C | #213 / 1146 | 83 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide | L18 · 5/15/12 |
| Ultra League | C | #242 / 844 | 81.3 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide | L30 · 4/15/14 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #171 / 844 | 83.3 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide | L30 · 4/15/14 |
| Master League | – | #169 / 406 | 67 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | – | #146 / 406 | 69.9 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Stone Edge | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | C | #193 / 689 | 83.9 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | C | #157 / 689 | 85.9 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide | |
| Master Premier | – | #100 / 274 | 69.9 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Stone Edge | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master PremierShadow | C | #87 / 274 | 72.9 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Stone Edge | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Machamp can Dynamax, and a Gigantamax version exists. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
- steelMax Steelspikefrom Bullet Punch250 / 300 / 350 power
- fightingMax Knucklefrom Counter250 / 300 / 350 power
- Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
- Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP
The Gigantamax form swaps its fighting Max Move for G-Max Chi Strike (350 / 400 / 450 power).
Max Battle roles
- AttackerS Gigantamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steelShadow | C | #30 / 180 | 14.2 | 213 | Counter · Heavy Slam |
| fightingShadow | – | #31 / 279 | 16.0 | 240 | Counter · Dynamic Punch |
| rockShadow | – | #40 / 291 | 13.7 | 205 | Counter · Rock Slide |
| darkShadow | – | #46 / 360 | 13.3 | 198 | Counter · PaybackElite TM |
| steel | – | #48 / 180 | 12.0 | 216 | Counter · Heavy Slam |
| fighting | – | #58 / 279 | 13.6 | 245 | Counter · Dynamic Punch |
| rock | – | #71 / 291 | 11.6 | 208 | Counter · Rock Slide |
| dark | – | #80 / 360 | 11.3 | 203 | Counter · PaybackElite TM |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bullet Punch | steel | 10 | +11 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 7 | +7 | 2 turns |
CounterSTAB | fighting | 13 | +9 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 8 | +6 | 2 turns |
Karate ChopElite TMSTAB | fighting | 10 | +13 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 5 | +9 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Slam | steel | 70 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.40 | 70 | -50 | |
Dynamic PunchSTAB | fighting | 85 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.70 | 90 | -45 | |
Close CombatSTAB | fighting | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -45 | 100% chance: -2 own Def |
Rock Slide | rock | 75 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.50 | 75 | -45 | |
Cross ChopSTAB | fighting | 50 | -50 | 1.5s | 1.00 | 55 | -35 | |
Stone EdgeElite TM | rock | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -55 | |
SubmissionElite TMSTAB | fighting | 55 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.10 | 60 | -50 | |
PaybackElite TM | dark | 95 | -100 | 2.0s | 0.95 | 110 | -60 |
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