Pokemon Guide
Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokemon known for its four arms, overwhelming physical strength and evolution from Machoke. This guide covers Machamp’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Gigantamax Machamp information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Gigantamax
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Machamp guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Machamp is the final evolution of Machop and Machoke. It is known for its four powerful arms, high Attack and mastery of many fighting techniques.
Competitive Overview
Machamp can be a strong physical attacker in some formats thanks to high Attack, No Guard, Dynamic Punch and broad coverage.
Machamp’s biggest strengths are Fighting-type pressure, strong abilities and coverage options. Its biggest issue is middling Speed, which can make it vulnerable to faster attackers.
Here are the key facts to know about Machamp, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Machamp
National Dex
#0068
Type
Fighting
Species
Superpower Pokemon
Height
5’03” / 1.6 m
160 cm
Weight
286.6 lbs / 130.0 kg
130 kg
Abilities
Guts, No Guard, Steadfast
Machamp has high Attack and solid bulk, but average Speed. It works best as a wallbreaker, bulky attacker or No Guard pressure Pokemon.
Machamp uses Fighting, Dark, Rock, Ground and Ice coverage across Pokemon games. These are some of Machamp’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A signature-style Fighting-type attack for Machamp that can confuse the target.
High-power Fighting-type damage for aggressive sets.
Fighting-type damage that restores HP and supports bulky sets.
A high-critical-hit Fighting-type attack associated with Machamp.
Dark-type utility that removes held items when available.
Coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Strong coverage against Poison, Fire, Rock, Steel and Electric-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
Machamp can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Machamp’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Rock, Bug and Dark-type moves, but leaves it weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type attacks.
Type
Fighting
Weaknesses
Flying, Psychic, Fairy
Resistances
Rock, Bug, Dark
Immunity
None
None
Machamp’s abilities support status-powered attacks, accuracy-based pressure or speed boosts after flinching.
Boosts Machamp’s Attack when it has a status condition.
Makes moves used by and against Machamp more accurate.
Raises Speed after Machamp flinches when this hidden ability is available.
Machamp evolves from Machoke through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game. The full Machamp evolution line is Machop, Machoke and Machamp.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Machop at Level 28
Stage 3
Evolves from Machoke by trade or compatible evolution methods
Machamp’s availability changes by game. It is usually obtained by evolving Machoke through trading or compatible trade evolution methods.
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Evolve Machoke by trade or compatible trade evolution method. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Machoke by trade or compatible trade evolution method. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Machoke by trade or compatible trade evolution method. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Machoke by trade or compatible trade evolution method. |
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Evolve Machoke by trade or compatible trade evolution method. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Evolve Machoke by trade or compatible trade evolution method. |
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Machoke by trade, or encounter in select Wild Area conditions. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Machoke by trade, or encounter in select Wild Area conditions. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Machoke by trade. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Evolve Machoke with compatible trade evolution methods or find in select Hisui areas. |
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Alpha Machamp appears at the center of Wild Zone 20. Machamp can also appear in 4-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC, or evolve from Machoke by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Machamp |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Evolve Machoke by trade or compatible trade evolution method. |
Gigantamax Machamp is Machamp’s Gigantamax form from Pokemon Sword and Shield. It remains a Fighting-type Pokemon and uses the exclusive G-Max move G-Max Chi Strike.
Gigantamax Machamp’s glowing arms and massive strength make it one of the standout Fighting-type Gigantamax forms.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Machamp. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokemon.
Machamp is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
Machamp evolves from Machoke through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game.
Machamp’s abilities are Guts, No Guard and Steadfast.
Machamp’s best moves often include Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Drain Punch, Cross Chop, Knock Off, Rock Slide, Earthquake and Ice Punch.
Machamp can be strong as a physical attacker, especially with No Guard and high-power Fighting-type moves.
The most common way to get Machamp is to evolve Machoke through trading or compatible evolution methods.
Yes, Machamp has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
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