| “ | Machop's muscles are special—they never get sore no matter how much they are used in exercise. This Pokémon has sufficient power to hurl a hundred adult humans. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Omega Ruby |
| “ | Machop exercises by hefting around a Graveler as if it were a barbell. There are some Machop that travel the world in a quest to master all kinds of martial arts. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Alpha Sapphire |
| “ | With its superhuman strength, it's able to throw a hundred people all at the same time. Its strength comes from lifting Graveler every day. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Moon |
| “ | Machoke's thoroughly toned muscles possess the hardness of steel. This Pokémon has so much strength, it can easily hold aloft a sumo wrestler on just one finger. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Omega Ruby |
| “ | A belt is worn by a Machoke to keep its overwhelming power under control. Because it is so dangerous, no one has ever removed the belt. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Emerald |
| “ | Machoke undertakes bodybuilding every day even as it helps people with tough, physically demanding labor. On its days off, this Pokémon heads to the fields and mountains to exercise and train. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Alpha Sapphire |
| “ | It unleashes megaton-level punches that send opponents flying clear over the horizon. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Sun |
| “ | It is impossible to defend against punches and chops doled out by its four arms. Its fighting spirit flares up when it faces a tough opponent. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Emerald |
| “ | One arm alone can move mountains. Using all four arms, this Pokémon fires off awesome punches. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Yellow |
| “ | The Gigantamax energy coursing through its arms makes its punches hit as hard as bomb blasts. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Sword |
| “ | One of these Pokémon once used its immeasurable strength to lift a large ship that was in trouble. It then carried the ship to port. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Shield |
Summary
Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon. It is the final evolutionary stage of Machop, evolving from Machoke when traded. It is also one of few pokemon capable of Gigantamaxing.
Powers and Stats
Tier: At most Low 7-B | 7-B | High 7-A | 6-C
Key: Machop | Machoke | Machamp | Gigantamax Machamp
Name: Machop | Machoke | Machamp
Origin: Pokémon
Gender: Can be Male or Female (Mostly Male)
Age: Varies
Classification: Superpower Pokémon
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts, Statistics Amplification, Can hit Ghosts with regular attacks (With Foresight), Non-Physical Interaction, Status Effect Inducement (Confusion via Dynamic Punch), Fire Manipulation, Ice Manipulation, Electricity Manipulation, Limited Metal Manipulation, Limited Darkness Manipulation, Becomes stronger when affected by a status condition, Can ensure all attacks land, Statistics Reduction, Attack Reflection, Forcefield Creation, Enhanced Senses, Healing, Dynamax, Resistance to Dark, Bug and Rock-type attacks, as well as to Sleep Manipulation
All previous powers to a greater extent
All previous powers to a much greater extent plus Additional Arms, Earth Manipulation, Shockwave Generation (It attacks with devastating punches and shock waves)
All previous plus Gigantamax, Superior Martial Arts, Chi Manipulation, Explosion Manipulation, and Statistics Amplification via G-Max Chi Strike (Raises the chance of critical hits), Superior Darkness Manipulation and Statistics Reduction (target's Sp. Def) via Max Darkness, Explosion Manipulation and Statistics Reduction (opponent's speed) via Max Strike, Energy Projection and Statistics Reduction (target's attack) via Max Wyrmwind, Superior Metal Manipulation and Statistics Amplification (allies' defense) via Max Steelspike, Superior Fire Manipulation, Explosion Manipulation, and Heat Manipulation via Max Flare (Intensifies the sun), Superior Ice Manipulation and Weather Manipulation via Max Hailstorm (Summons a hailstorm), Superior Electricity Manipulation via Max Lightning (Changes the ground to Electric Terrain), Earth Manipulation and Weather Manipulation via Max Rockfall (Summons a sandstorm), Forcefield Creation via Max Guard
Attack Potency: At most Small City level (Should be comparable, though slightly inferior to Rhyhorn, who can shatter mountains. Can go toe to toe with the likes of Piplup) | City level (Comparable, if not superior, to a mid-level Dragonair, who can obliterate a city. Should be far superior to the likes of Rhyhorn, who can shatter mountains and should be comparable to Pupitar) | Large Mountain level+ (comparable to other fully evolved Pokemon such as Tyranitar) | Island level (Far stronger than before. Should be comparable to other Gigantamax pokemon such as Centiskorch)
Speed: Massively Hypersonic+ (Can dodge lightning-based moves from first stage Pokémon, such as Pikachu) | Massively Hypersonic+ (Faster than before) | FTL (Comparable to the likes of Lycanroc) | FTL
Lifting Strength: Class K (Scaling above Mantyke, who lifts a large boulder. Capable of learning the move Strength. Can lift Gravelers, which weight over 200 kg, like they are barbells. Can throw 100 adults with ease and carry a sumo wrestler on its shoulders) | Class M (Can easily hold a sumo wrestler with one finger and a dump truck with one hand. Should be superior to Brock's Happiny) | Class T (Capable of moving mountains with one arm) | At least Class T (Stronger than before, comparable to Gigantamax Sandaconda)
Striking Strength: At most Small City level | City level | Large Mountain level | Island level
Durability: At most Small City level | City level | Large Mountain level+ (Can tank hits from other fully evolved pokemon) | Island level (Far stronger than before. Should be comparable to other Gigantamax pokemon such as Centiscorch)
Stamina: Superhuman (The average pokemon is hardwired for battle and can go on fighting for lots of time despite being injured. Capable of spending a day on foot while fighting hordes of enemies in mystery dungeons with little to no breaks)
Range: Standard Melee Range; Hundreds of Meters with Stone Edge | Tens of Meters; Hundreds of Meters with most attacks
Standard Equipment: Focus Band | Focus Band, Power-Save Belt | None notable
Intelligence: Below Average normally, Above Average in combat as Machop and Machoke (Machop undergo extensive training and are capable of using every form of martial arts), combat Genius as Machamp (Machamp has mastered all types of martial arts)
Weaknesses: Machamp has poor dexterity, and it is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic type attacks | Gigantamax can only be used in areas with Dynamax energy (i.e. dens and stadiums), Destroying their non-move forcefield through any means will harm them
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
Abilities
- Guts: Boosts the Attack stat if the Pokémon has a status condition.
- No Guard: The Pokémon employs no-guard tactics to ensure incoming and outgoing attacks always land.
- Steadfast: Machop, Machoke, and Machamp's hidden ability. Boosts the Speed stat each time the Pokémon flinches.
- Conqueror: An ability for Machamp that improves stats every time the Pokémon defeats an enemy.
- Thrust: An ability only for Machop and Machoke. The Pokémon can push an attacking opponent far away with super strength.
Moves
Level Up Moves
- Low Kick: A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
- Leer: The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
- Focus Energy: The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
- Karate Chop: The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
- Foresight: Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
- Low Sweep: The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
- Seismic Toss: The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
- Revenge: An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
- Knock Off: The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
- Vital Throw: The user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.
- Wake-Up Slap: This attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. This also wakes the target up, however.
- Dual Chop: The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
- Submission: The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.
- Bulk Up: The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
- Cross Chop: The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.
- Scary Face: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
- Dynamic Punch: The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
- Brick Break: The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
- Superpower: The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
- Bide: The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Attacks (Machamp Only)
- Strength: The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
- Wide Guard: The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.
Egg Moves
- Bullet Punch: The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.
- Close Combat: The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
- Counter: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
- Encore: The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
- Fire Punch: The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
- Heavy Slam: The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
- Ice Punch: The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
- Meditate: The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat.
- Power Trick: The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack stat with its Defense stat.
- Quick Guard: The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.
- Rolling Kick: The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. This may also make the target flinch.
- Smelling Salts: This attack's power is doubled when used on a target with paralysis. This also cures the target's paralysis, however.
- Thunder Punch: The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
- Tickle: The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
Others Moves
Pokemon GO
- Rock Smash: Machamp attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
- Stone Edge: Machamp only. The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
- Rock Slide: Machamp only. Large boulders are hurled at the enemy to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing enemy flinch.
IQ Skills
- Course Checker: A skill all partners must know, regardless of IQ Group or amount of IQ Points, and exclusive to them. If targeting an enemy, Machamp will instinctively check for things that will get in the way, and will stop if such an obstacle exists in an effort to conserve stamina.
- Status Checker: Machamp knows to not beat a dead horse and use a status move that'll cause a status effect that the opponent already has.
- Non-Traitor: Machamp, if confused or cowering, will not damage allies with out-of-control attacks.
- PP Saver: Machamp will occasionally use a move without consuming PP.
- Self-Curer: Machamp recovers faster than usual from status problems.
- Concentrator: Machamp becomes more focused on hitting the enemy, increasing its accuracy by one stage, proportionally decreasing its evasion.
- Practice Swinger: If Machamp misses an attack, the power of its next attack is boosted due to a temporary boost in physical and special attack.
- Trap Avoider: Machamp avoids stepping on visible traps when walking.
- Sharpshooter: Boosts the critical-hit ratios of Machamp's moves and attacks.
- Counter Hitter: Machamp may counter 1/4 of the damage received back to the adjacent opponent.
- Clutch Performer: If the Machamp's HP gets dangerously low (below 25%), its evasiveness is boosted by 2 levels.
- Critical Dodger: Machamp is immune to critical hits.
- Extra Striker: Due to an increased attack rate, Machamp may execute two moves at once rather than just one.
- Quick Dodger: Raises the chances of Machamp evading a move.
- Quick Striker: Machamp can do two regular attacks in a row
- Trap Seer: Machamp will not activate a hidden trap when he steps on it. The trap will then be visible.
- Gap Prober: Machamp can send thrown items and deliver moves through team members to target only enemies.
- Stair Sensor: When he reaches a new floor, Machamp uses its intuition to know where the floor's stairway is.
- Energy Saver: Machamp's stamina will decrease at a slower rate than other Pokemon.
- Nonsleeper: Machamp is resistant to being put to sleep from traps and the moves of foes.
- Weak-Type Picker: When battling several foes, Machamp will be able to identify their weaknesses and strike the target that it has a type advantage against.
Gallery
Others
Notable Victories:
Tyranitar (Pokémon) Tyranitar's Profile (Tyranitar fought Machamp)
Conkeldurr (Pokémon) Conkeldurr's Profile (Machamp was used)
Notable Losses:
Culexus Assassin (Warhammer 40,000) The Assassin's Profile (Machamp was used, speed was equalized)
Inconclusive Matches:
Discussions
| Discussion threads involving Machamp |