Type matchups
Damage Machamp takes from each attacking type.
As a Fighting type, Machamp has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 30 other Pokémon share the Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 505
Machamp has a base stat total of 505, higher than 67% of Pokémon. With Attack (130) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 90 HP, 80 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Machamp can have the abilities Guts, No Guard and Steadfast.
How to beat Machamp
Machamp takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Lunala hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Machamp's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Machamp's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Machamp's Fighting moves.
Evolution
Machamp is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Machop → Machoke → Machamp), evolving from Machoke.
Best counters to Machamp
Other Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Machamp weak to?
As a Fighting type, Machamp takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Machamp resistant to?
Machamp resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Machamp?
Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Machamp with super-effective attacks.