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No. 0068 · Generation I · Kanto

Machamp

The Superpower Pokémon

TL;DR. Machamp is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 505. Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.

Fighting

Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.

Height1.6 m

Weight130.0 kg

AbilitiesGuts, No Guard

HiddenSteadfast

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 505. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 130

Defense 80

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 85

Speed 55

Total505

505 base stat total, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Fighting-types.

130 base Attack, Machamp's strongest stat, ranking 10th of 73 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Machamp in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Machamp reaches 3,056 CP at level 40 and 3,496 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack234

GO Defense159

GO Stamina207

Max CP (L40)3,056

Max CP (L50)3,455

Best buddy (L51)3,496

Raid catch CP 1,667–1,746 (L20). Weather boosted 2,084–2,183 (L25).

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Competitive

Machamp in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Machamp across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #155 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #155 86.2 score

Ultra League #197 83.7 score

Master League #138 70.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Machamp.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Machamp, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Machamp?

Machamp is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Machamp weak to?

Machamp takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Machamp resistant to?

Machamp resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

How does Machamp evolve?

Machamp evolves from Machoke (Trade). Machamp evolves into Gigantamax Machamp (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Machamp from?

Machamp was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0068.

What are Machamp's base stats?

Machamp has HP 90, Attack 130, Defense 80, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 85, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 505.

What are Machamp's abilities?

Machamp can have the abilities Guts, No Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Steadfast.

Is Machamp legendary or mythical?

No. Machamp is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Machamp's best stat?

Machamp's highest base stat is Attack at 130, which ranks 10th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Machamp good?

Machamp has a base stat total of 505, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Fighting-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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