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.
Its four ruggedly developed arms can launch a flurry of 1,000 punches in just two seconds.
It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.
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 |
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| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
In X & Y, Tyranitar's Superpower hits Machamp for 62-73%.
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge39-46% Pursuit16-19% Crunch31-37% Superpower62-73% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machamp View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball36-42% Sludge Bomb40-48% Focus Blast36-42% | ||
X & Y 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.
X & Y Machamp Best Moveset
Adamant nature gives Machamp the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Assault Vest adds a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max Attack without Speed EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Machamp best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Tank Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Knock Off
- Bullet Punch
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Cross Chop
- Rock Slide
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Machamp gets Bullet Punch and Close Combat exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Focus Blast and Close Combat.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Machamp in X & Y
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.
Machamp Guide
In X & Y, Machamp works as a wallbreaker with 505 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in X & Y for the right team. Dynamicpunch with Assault Vest 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 leaning toward the physical side (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 X & Y, the core moveset is Dynamicpunch, Knock Off, Bullet Punch, and Stone Edge. 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