Is Machamp good in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Machamp is B-tier for Great League and has 3 other ranked roles.

What are the best Machamp IVs for Great League?

The rank-1 Great League spread is 5/15/12 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 18. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.

What are the best Machamp IVs for Ultra League?

The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 4/15/14 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 30. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.

Is Machamp a good raid attacker?

Machamp ranks #59 of 283 fighting attackers with 13.6 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.

Can Machamp be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Shiny Machamp is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

Is Shadow Machamp worth keeping?

Shadow Machamp hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is B-tier for Great League, so keep it.

#068 · Generation 1

Machamp

fighting

Forms & variants

Max CP (L40 / L50): 3,056 / 3,455
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,746 / 2,183
Research CP (L15): 1,310
Buddy distance: 3 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Machamp has a niche: B-tier Great League (Shadow), B-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.

Battle roles

B
Great Leagueshadow#186 of 1154 · score 83
The Shadow version is ranked #186 in Great League on PvPoke with Karate Chop / Cross Chop / Rock Slide.
B
Max Battle attackerdynamax#6 Fighting · 230 per Max Move
Dynamax Machamp ranks #6 of 29 Fighting-type Max attackers: 230 damage per Max Knuckle at level 40 (fast move Counter). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
C
Ultra Leagueshadow#165 of 851 · score 83
The Shadow version is ranked #165 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Karate Chop / Cross Chop / Rock Slide.
C
Max Battle healerdynamax#33 of 157 healers
C-tier Max Battle healer (heals 28 HP per Max Spirit, #33 of 157): Max Spirit heals a share of its own HP to every ally.
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Master Leagueshadow#147 of 409 · score 69.9
Ranked #147 of 409; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Chi Strike): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack234

Defense159

Stamina207

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

fairy×1.6
flying×1.6
psychic×1.6

Resists

bug×0.625
dark×0.625
rock×0.625

Evolution line

Machop
→25 candyMachoke
→100 candyMachamp

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	B	#205 / 1154	82.4	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide	L18 · 5/15/12
Great LeagueShadow	B	#186 / 1154	83	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide	L18 · 5/15/12
Ultra League	C	#243 / 851	81	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide	L30 · 4/15/14
Ultra LeagueShadow	C	#165 / 851	83	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide	L30 · 4/15/14
Master League	–	#173 / 409	66.8	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide	L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow	–	#147 / 409	69.9	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Stone Edge	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	C	#193 / 689	83.9	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide
Ultra PremierShadow	C	#157 / 689	85.9	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Rock Slide
Master Premier	–	#100 / 274	69.9	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Stone Edge	L50 · 15/15/15
Master PremierShadow	C	#87 / 274	72.9	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Stone Edge	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Machamp can Dynamax, and a Gigantamax version exists. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

steelMax Steelspikefrom Bullet Punch250 / 300 / 350 power
fightingMax Knucklefrom Counter250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

The Gigantamax form swaps its fighting Max Move for G-Max Chi Strike (350 / 400 / 450 power).

Max Battle roles

AttackerA GigantamaxB Dynamax
Healer (Max Spirit)C GigantamaxC Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
fightingShadow	–	#31 / 283	16.0	240	Counter · Dynamic Punch
steelShadow	–	#31 / 182	14.2	213	Counter · Heavy Slam
rockShadow	–	#40 / 294	13.7	205	Counter · Rock Slide
darkShadow	–	#47 / 363	13.3	198	Counter · PaybackElite TM
steel	–	#49 / 182	12.0	216	Counter · Heavy Slam
fighting	–	#59 / 283	13.6	245	Counter · Dynamic Punch
rock	–	#72 / 294	11.6	208	Counter · Rock Slide
dark	–	#82 / 363	11.3	203	Counter · PaybackElite TM

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Bullet Punch	steel	10	+11	1.0s	10.0	7	+7	2 turns
CounterSTAB	fighting	13	+9	1.0s	13.0	8	+6	2 turns
Karate ChopElite TMSTAB	fighting	10	+13	1.0s	10.0	5	+9	2 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Heavy Slam	steel	70	-50	2.0s	1.40	70	-50
Dynamic PunchSTAB	fighting	85	-50	2.5s	1.70	90	-45
Close CombatSTAB	fighting	105	-100	2.5s	1.05	100	-45	100% chance: -2 own Def
Rock Slide	rock	75	-50	2.5s	1.50	75	-45
Cross ChopSTAB	fighting	50	-50	1.5s	1.00	55	-35
Stone EdgeElite TM	rock	105	-100	2.5s	1.05	100	-55
SubmissionElite TMSTAB	fighting	55	-50	2.0s	1.10	60	-50
PaybackElite TM	dark	95	-100	2.0s	0.95	110	-60

Questions people ask

Is Machamp good in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Machamp is B-tier for Great League and has 3 other ranked roles.
Should I keep or transfer Machamp?: Machamp has a niche: B-tier Great League (Shadow), B-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
What are the best Machamp IVs for Great League?: The rank-1 Great League spread is 5/15/12 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 18. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
What are the best Machamp IVs for Ultra League?: The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 4/15/14 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 30. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
Is Machamp a good raid attacker?: Machamp ranks #59 of 283 fighting attackers with 13.6 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
Can Machamp be shiny in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Shiny Machamp is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
Is Shadow Machamp worth keeping?: Shadow Machamp hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is B-tier for Great League, so keep it.

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Verdict: Situational