Machampin Pokémon Polished Crystal

fighting

Pokédex Entry

Superpower Pokémon

With four arms that react more quickly than it can think, it can execute many punches at once.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fighting

Dex

#155 Johto Dex · #068 National

Abilities

Guts(Primary)

Boosts Attack on status problems.

No Guard(Secondary)

Ensures attacks by or against it hit.

Steadfast(Hidden)

Boosts Speed when it flinches.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

75% Male, 25% Female

Egg Groups

humanshape

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

193

EV Yield

3 Attack

Wild Held Items

Focusband(5%)

Weak To

flying ×2psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dark ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Machop

Base form

→

Machoke

Level up Machop to Lv. 28

→

Machamp

Use Linkingcord on Machoke

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How to Obtain

Machamp appears in Cerulean Cave 2F (uncommon), in Cerulean Cave B1F (uncommon), and in Cerulean Cave 1F (rare). Wild ones range from level 68 to 70.

Wild Encounters (3)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Machamp.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
StrengthStrength	fighting		PWR80	ACC100	PP15
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Rock BlastLevel: 1Rock Blast	rock	PWR25	ACC90	PP25
1	Rock BlastLevel: 1Rock Blast	Hurls boulders to hit 2-5 times.
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
3	Focus EnergyLevel: 3Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
3	Focus EnergyLevel: 3Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
7	Karate ChopLevel: 7Karate Chop	fighting	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
7	Karate ChopLevel: 7Karate Chop	Has a high critical hit ratio.
9	ForesightLevel: 9Foresight	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
9	ForesightLevel: 9Foresight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
13	RageLevel: 13Rage	normal	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
13	RageLevel: 13Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
15	Seismic TossLevel: 15Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
15	Seismic TossLevel: 15Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
19	ReversalLevel: 19Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
19	ReversalLevel: 19Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
21	Knock OffLevel: 21Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
21	Knock OffLevel: 21Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
25	Mach PunchLevel: 25Mach Punch	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
25	Mach PunchLevel: 25Mach Punch	A fast punch that always goes first.
27	Bullet PunchLevel: 27Bullet Punch	steel	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
27	Bullet PunchLevel: 27Bullet Punch	A tough punch that always goes first.
33	ThrashLevel: 33Thrash	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
33	ThrashLevel: 33Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
37	Close CombatLevel: 37Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
37	Close CombatLevel: 37Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
43	Bulk UpLevel: 43Bulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
43	Bulk UpLevel: 43Bulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
47	Cross ChopLevel: 47Cross Chop	fighting	PWR100	ACC80	PP5
47	Cross ChopLevel: 47Cross Chop	Has a high critical hit ratio.
53	Scary FaceLevel: 53Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
53	Scary FaceLevel: 53Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
57	DynamicpunchLevel: 57Dynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5
57	DynamicpunchLevel: 57Dynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	steel	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	A tough punch that always goes first.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
Mach PunchMach Punch	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Mach PunchMach Punch	A fast punch that always goes first.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
Close CombatClose Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Knock OffKnock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Metronome (Cerulean Cave)Metronome	typeless		PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Cerulean Cave
Metronome (Cerulean Cave)Metronome	Randomly uses any Pokémon move.

TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Machamp. Use these types to counter it effectively.

flying2×psychic2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Machamp resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

bug0.5×rock0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Machamp, either offensively or defensively.

Machampin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry