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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Dynamic Punch | 40 dps |
Defense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Dynamic Punch | 40 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Machop family. Machamp evolves from Machoke which costs 100 Candy.
Machamp Raid Guide
Machamp is currently a Boss in Tier 3 Raids and has 19,707 CP, and has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 4 Raids.
Defeating Machamp in a Tier 3 Raid requires around 2-3 players, and will become easier the more players you have. It is possible to solo this raid if you are level 35+ and have a very good set of counter Pokémon.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Machamp, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Machamp is a Fighting Pokémon which evolves from Machoke. It is vulnerable to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. Machamp's strongest moveset is Counter & Dynamic Punch and it has a Max CP of 3,056.
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 234 | |
| Defense | 159 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,310 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,746 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,620 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,056 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,183 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,838 View IV chart » |
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 |
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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Dynamic Punch | 40 dps |
Defense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Dynamic Punch | 40 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch | 9 | 11.1 | 10 |
| Counter | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Karate Chop Elite TM | 8 | 12.5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop | 50 | -33.3 | 40 |
| Rock Slide | 80 | -18.5 | 29.6 |
| Close Combat | 100 | -43.5 | 52.2 |
| Dynamic Punch | 90 | -18.5 | 40 |
| Heavy Slam | 70 | -23.8 | 33.3 |
| Stone Edge Elite TM | 100 | -43.5 | 43.5 |
| Submission Elite TM | 60 | -22.7 | 32.7 |
| Payback Elite TM | 100 | -45.5 | 45.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Machamp?
Machamp is a Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Machamp are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Zacian (Crowned Sword).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Zap Cannon | 85% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Quick Attack | Play Rough | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Machamp
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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