Machamp is a formidable Fighting-type Pokémon renowned for its immense physical strength and mastery of martial arts. Its most distinctive feature is its four muscular arms, which allow it to attack and defend simultaneously, making it a fearsome opponent in battle. Machamp's punches are said to be so powerful that a single blow can send a train flying or move mountains. It can unleash a thousand punches in just two seconds, demonstrating both speed and overwhelming force. Despite its brute strength, Machamp struggles with tasks requiring fine motor skills due to its clumsy fingers, making delicate work nearly impossible for it. The Pokémon’s fighting prowess is legendary, with claims that it has mastered every martial art in the world. When it grabs an opponent with all four arms, escape is nearly impossible, and it can toss foes far over the horizon. Machamp’s appearance is humanoid, with bluish-gray skin, red eyes, and a championship-style golden belt, symbolizing its status as a champion fighter. Its legs and arms are heavily muscled, and it stands at about 1.6 meters tall, weighing around 130 kilograms. Machamp is known for its signature move, the “Machamp special,” where it twists opponents into intricate holds using all four arms. In the Pokémon world, Machamp is often relied upon for heavy lifting and construction work, though its lack of dexterity limits its usefulness for precision tasks. It is also known for its unwavering determination and courage, never backing down from a challenge. In some regions, Machamp can Gigantamax, growing to enormous size and gaining even more destructive power. Its popularity among trainers stems from its combination of raw power, martial skill, and intimidating presence.
Pokédex Data
- National Pokédex Number: 68
- Type: Fighting
- Height: 1.6 m (5'3")
- Weight: 130 kg (286.6 lbs)
- Gender Ratio: 75% Male, 25% Female
- Egg Group: Human-Like
- Abilities: Guts, No Guard, Steadfast (Hidden Ability)
- Catch Rate: 45
- Base Friendship: 70
- EV Yield: 3 Attack
- EXP at Level 100: 1,059,680
Breeding
- Egg Group: Human-Like
- Gender Ratio: 75% Male, 25% Female
- Machamp hatches from an egg laid by Machoke or Machamp when bred with a compatible partner from the Human-Like group.
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.
- Gold: It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
- Alpha Sapphire: Machamp is known as the Pokémon that has mastered every kind of martial arts. If it grabs hold of the foe with its four arms, the battle is all but over. The hapless foe is thrown far over the horizon.
- Sun: It unleashes megaton-level punches that send opponents flying clear over the horizon.
- Moon: It can lift heavy loads with the greatest of ease. It can even heft dump trucks. But its clumsy fingers prevent it from doing any precision work.
- Ultra Sun: It grasps its opponents with its four arms and twists them up in an intricate hold. People call it “the Machamp special.”
- Ultra Moon: With four arms, it can attack and defend simultaneously. It’s said to have mastered every martial art in the world.
- Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee: One arm alone can move mountains. Using all four arms, this Pokémon fires off awesome punches.
- Pearl: It can knock a train flying with a punch.
Evolutions
- Machop evolves into Machoke at level 28.
- Machoke evolves into Machamp when traded or, in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, when exposed to a Linking Cord.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
- Machamp is often seen training or battling, constantly honing its martial arts skills.
- It is used for heavy lifting and construction tasks in the Pokémon world, though its lack of dexterity limits its use for delicate jobs.
- Machamp’s abilities have changed across generations; for example, it did not have the No Guard ability in Generation 3.
- In Generation 1, Machamp had a base Special stat of 65, which was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
- Machamp gained the ability to Gigantamax in Generation 8, allowing it to grow to colossal size and gain new moves.
- Its base experience yield and friendship values have been adjusted in different generations to balance gameplay.
- Machamp is unavailable in Generation IX as of the current date.