Stats & Training
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.
It unleashes megaton-level punches that send opponents flying clear over the horizon.
It can lift heavy loads with the greatest of ease. It can even heft dump trucks. But its clumsy fingers prevent it from doing any precision work.
Machamp Weakness
Machamp is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Machamp can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cosmog (Lake Of The Moone Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Moonblast 2x65-78% Psychic 2x94-111%KO Fly 2x55-65% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x94-111%KO Psychic 2x89-105%KO Psyshock 2x80-95% Extrasensory 2x80-95% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Salamence builds →Fly 2x97-115%KO Zen Headbutt 2x58-68% Aerial Ace 2x65-76% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Metagross builds →Psychic 2x69-82% Zen Headbutt 2x86-102%KO Psyshock 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x43-51% | ||
 Necrozma Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Necrozma builds →Prismatic Laser 2x155-182%KO Psychic 2x88-104%KO Psyshock 2x79-93% Psycho Cut 2x63-75% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (94-110%). Tapu Lele's Moonblast also KOs at 138-163%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt53-62% Volt Switch41-49% Dazzling Gleam 2x94-110%KO | ||
Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x138-163%KO Psyshock 2x116-137%KO Psychic 2x131-154%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Gliscor builds →Earthquake32-38% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Talonflame builds →Fire Blast29-34% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed with Machamp to get Machop eggs easily using 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Counter and 12 more.
Sun & Moon Machamp Best Moveset
Adamant nature gives Machamp the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Machamp best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Stone Edge
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Cross Chop and Dynamic Punch bring the raw damage. But Machamp also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Machamp in Sun & Moon
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.
How to Obtain Machamp in Sun & Moon
To get Machamp, start by catching Machop through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 9-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MachopTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyRoute 2MoonIn-game trade Lv.9 RouteEarlyTrade for (give Spearow)Route 2SunIn-game trade Lv.9 RouteEarlyTrade for (give Spearow)
Step 2Catch or Evolve MachokeVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4430%Lateor evolve from Machop (Step 1)
Step 3Machamp ✓
Machamp Guide
In Sun & Moon, Machamp works as a wallbreaker with 505 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Dynamicpunch with Leftovers is the standard set.
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 a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Dynamicpunch, Bullet Punch, Knock Off, and Rock Slide. Dynamicpunch leads at 21% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves