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.
Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.
Stat spread.
Total of 505. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Machop family appeared on March 5, 2019.
- Machop
- Shadow
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Machamp
- Machoke and Machamp by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 9 to Jun 15, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9 to Jun 15, 2026 | 3-star | Candela's Quest for Victory |
| Mar 25 to Apr 1, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 19 to Mar 21, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 15 to Feb 24, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 1 to Sep 16, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 1 to Jan 5, 2022 | 3-star | New Year's Event 2022 |
Machamp in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Machamp across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #195 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Machamp as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Machamp is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Machamp vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Machamp | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 78 | +12 |
| Attack | 130 | 104 | +26 |
| Defense | 80 | 76 | +4 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 64 | +1 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 70 | +15 |
| Speed | 55 | 75 | -20 |
| Total | 505 | 467 | +38 |
Machamp appears in 37 games.
Every mainline release where Machamp is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Machamp.
Every main-series game Machamp is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Fighting-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- SwordObtainable
- WildGiant's Mirror (Wanderer)
- RaidDusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidStony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildGiant's Mirror (Wanderer)
- RaidDusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveMachoke (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCoronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Arena's Approach (Alpha), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon · Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- EvolveMachoke (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveMachoke (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveMachoke (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveMachoke (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveMachoke (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveMachoke (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- EvolveMachoke (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- YellowObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Cubone for Machoke in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6) (evolves immediately)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Machamp appears in 35 episodes.
From EP029 (1997-10-14) through HZ152 (2026-10-09).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Machamp partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Machamp partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Machamp in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Machamp
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.