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Machamp

#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

  • C
    Great Leagueshadow#213 of 1146 · score 83

    The Shadow version is ranked #213 in Great League on PvPoke with Karate Chop / Cross Chop / Rock Slide.

  • C
    Ultra 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.

  • C
    Steel 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

Attack234
Defense159
Stamina207

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

Resists

Evolution line

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

LeagueTierRankScoreRecommended movesTypical build
Great LeagueC#243 / 114682.2
Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide
L18 · 5/15/12
Great LeagueShadowC#213 / 114683
Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide
L18 · 5/15/12
Ultra LeagueC#242 / 84481.3
Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide
L30 · 4/15/14
Ultra LeagueShadowC#171 / 84483.3
Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide
L30 · 4/15/14
Master League#169 / 40667
Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide
L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow#146 / 40669.9
Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Stone Edge
L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra PremierC#193 / 68983.9
Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide
Ultra PremierShadowC#157 / 68985.9
Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide
Master Premier#100 / 27469.9
Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Stone Edge
L50 · 15/15/15
Master PremierShadowC#87 / 27472.9
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 typeTierRankDPSTDOBest moves
steelShadowC#30 / 18014.2213Counter · Heavy Slam
fightingShadow#31 / 27916.0240Counter · Dynamic Punch
rockShadow#40 / 29113.7205Counter · Rock Slide
darkShadow#46 / 36013.3198Counter · PaybackElite TM
steel#48 / 18012.0216Counter · Heavy Slam
fighting#58 / 27913.6245Counter · Dynamic Punch
rock#71 / 29111.6208Counter · Rock Slide
dark#80 / 36011.3203Counter · 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 moveTypeRaid powerEnergyDurationDPSPvP powerPvP energySpeed
Bullet Punch
steel10+111.0s10.07+72 turns
CounterSTAB
fighting13+91.0s13.08+62 turns
Karate ChopElite TMSTAB
fighting10+131.0s10.05+92 turns
Charged moveTypeRaid powerEnergyDurationDmg/energyPvP powerPvP energyEffects
Heavy Slam
steel70-502.0s1.4070-50
Dynamic PunchSTAB
fighting85-502.5s1.7090-45
Close CombatSTAB
fighting105-1002.5s1.05100-45100% chance: -2 own Def
Rock Slide
rock75-502.5s1.5075-45
Cross ChopSTAB
fighting50-501.5s1.0055-35
Stone EdgeElite TM
rock105-1002.5s1.05100-55
SubmissionElite TMSTAB
fighting55-502.0s1.1060-50
PaybackElite TM
dark95-1002.0s0.95110-60

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