Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Machamp
Say it: muh-CHAMP
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Machamp is the Superpower Pokémon — Fighting from Machop → Machoke → Machamp. In Pokémon GO it is a classic Fighting attacker with Counter + Dynamic Punch / Close Combat. Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark; Fairy, Flying, and Psychic hit Fighting hard. Evolve Machoke (a trade cuts candy) or catch Machamp from raids. Karate Chop from Machop Community Day is a legacy fast option.
Say it: muh-CHAMP
Machamp (#068) is a Fighting Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Machop. Trainers use it as a Fighting attacker with Bullet Punch / Counter + Heavy Slam / Dynamic Punch / Close Combat / Rock Slide / Cross Chop. Against Machamp, lead with Fairy, Flying, or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0068. Use the Fighting type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Counter + Dynamic Punch / Close Combat is the Fighting kit; Karate Chop is Community Day / Elite if missing. Shadow Machamp is elite Fighting DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Machamp is your opponent, Flying, Psychic, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 234
- Defense
- 159
- Stamina
- 207
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Rayquaza · beats Flying
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent
- 2. Shadow Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Yveltal · beats Flying
Gust + Oblivion Wing
- 4. Mega Pidgeot · beats Flying
Gust + Brave Bird
- 5. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 6. Braviary · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Tornadus (Incarnate) · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 9. Moltres · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Sky Attack
- 10. Zapdos · beats Flying
Thunder Shock + Drill Peck
- 11. Unfezant · beats Flying
Air Slash + Sky Attack
- 12. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 2. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 4. Togekiss · beats Flying
Air Slash + Aerial Ace
- 5. Noivern · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 6. Pidgeot · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Fearow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Dodrio · beats Flying
Feint Attack + Drill Peck
- 9. Crobat · beats Flying
Air Slash + Air Cutter
- 10. Skarmory · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 11. Pelipper · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Hurricane
- 12. Talonflame · beats Flying
Peck + Brave Bird
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Machamp’s always-available TM pool. Karate Chop may need an Elite TM if you missed Machop Community Day.
Fast
- Counter · Standard
Fighting energy / default
- Karate Chop · Community Day / Elite TM
Fighting alternate
- Bullet Punch · Standard
Steel coverage
Charged
- Dynamic Punch · Standard
Best Fighting nuke
- Close Combat · Standard
Fighting alternate
- Cross Chop · Standard
Fighting / bait
- Rock Slide · Standard
Rock coverage
- Heavy Slam · Standard
Steel coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bullet punch
- counter
Charged
- heavy slam
- dynamic punch
- close combat
- rock slide
- cross chop
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #311 of 954 · CP 1484
Bullet Punch + Close Combat
- Ultra League · rank #204 of 747 · CP 2489
Bullet Punch + Close Combat
- Master League · rank #129 of 1023 · CP 3455
Bullet Punch + Close Combat
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Fighting-type shortlist
- Shadow Machamp — Counter + Dynamic Punch
- Machamp — Counter + Dynamic Punch
- Machamp — Counter + Dynamic Punch
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…ynx Frost Breath + Avalanche Fighting Mega Mewtwo X Counter + Psystrike (Fighting) Shadow Machamp Machamp / Conkeldurr Counter + Dynamic Punch Rock Rampardos Smack Down + Rock Slide Shado…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…e Rock Primal Groudon Mud Shot Precipice Blades Ground Mega Gengar Lick Shadow Ball Ghost Machamp Counter Dynamic Punch Fighting Nihilego Poison Jab Sludge Bomb Poison Kartana Razor Leaf …
- Ch. 9: Weather Boost & Game Mechanics
…rdos teams hit significantly harder Cloudy Fairy, Poison, Fighting Ideal for Nihilego and Machamp raid teams Snow Ice, Steel Ice / Steel boosted; Mamoswine and Metagross benefit greatly W…
- Ch. 10: Stardust, Investment & Seasonal Strategy
…ragonite — Draco Meteor (now more widely available) or Dragon Breath (original CD move) - Machamp — Dynamic Punch (Elite Charged TM) - Ho-Oh — Sacred Fire (Elite Charged TM; essential for…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…ldurr Counter Dynamic Punch Fighting Bulky Fighting attacker; Dynamic Punch is reliable 8 Machamp Counter Dynamic Punch Fighting Classic accessible Fighting attacker 9 Shadow Machamp Coun…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…nter Dynamic Punch Fighting Bulky Fighting attacker; Dynamic Punch reliable STAB 4 Shadow Machamp Counter Dynamic Punch Fighting High DPS; double weakness means quick wins 5 Machamp Count…
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
…# Giovanni | Slot | Pool | |------|------| | 1 | **Persian** (Normal) | | 2 | Rhyperior · Machamp · Kangaskhan | | 3 (catch) | **Reshiram** (Dragon / Fire) | **Suggested team:** Lucario ·…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).