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Machamp VGC Builds & Stats

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Machamp

Machamp

FIGHTING
HP
90
Atk
130
Def
80
SpA
65
SpD
85
Spe
55

Weaknesses

  • FAIRY2x
  • FLYING2x
  • PSYCHIC2x

Best Nature

Adamant 0/2/32/0/32/0

Best Moveset

  1. Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical19.4%
  2. Stone EdgeROCKPhysical11.9%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus11.6%
  4. Knock OffDARKPhysical9.1%

Best Ability / Item

No GuardBlack BeltBlack Belt
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Dynamic Punch

    FIGPhysical100 BP

    The user attacks by punching the target with full concentrated power. This also confuses the target.

    19.35%
  • #2

    Stone Edge

    ROCPhysical100 BP

    The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    11.86%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    11.55%
  • #4

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    9.13%
  • #5

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

    The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

    8.85%
  • #6

    Bullet Punch

    STEPhysical40 BP

    The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

    6.91%
  • #7

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    4.34%
  • #8

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    4.30%
  • #9

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

    3.95%
  • #10

    Detect

    FIGStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    3.09%
  • #11

    Other

    16.67%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 0/2/32/0/32/0

    15.92%
  • #2

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    15.75%
  • #3

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    15.44%
  • #4

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    9.62%
  • #5

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    4.70%
  • #6

    Adamant 6/32/0/0/2/26

    3.60%
  • #7

    Adamant 30/20/0/0/0/16

    3.60%
  • #8

    Adamant 0/32/0/0/2/32

    2.38%
  • #9

    Brave 0/32/15/0/19/0

    1.90%
  • #10

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    1.87%
  • #11

    Other

    25.22%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    No Guard

    The Pokémon employs no-guard tactics to ensure incoming and outgoing attacks always land.

    90.38%
  • #2

    Guts

    It's so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat.

    9.02%
  • #3

    Steadfast

    The Pokémon's determination boosts its Speed stat every time it flinches.

    0.60%

Top Items

  • #1
    Black Belt

    Black Belt

    Held: Fighting-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    22.24%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    14.99%
  • #3
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    11.19%
  • #4
    Scope Lens

    Scope Lens

    Held: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage.

    10.45%
  • #5
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    7.26%
  • #6
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.

    6.30%
  • #7
    Coba Berry

    Coba Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Flying-type attack to halve the damage.

    5.28%
  • #8
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    4.51%
  • #9
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    3.22%
  • #10
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.

    2.90%
  • #11

    Other

    11.66%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    9.08%
  • #2
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.82%
  • #3
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.52%
  • #4
    OranguruOranguru
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.32%
  • #5
    Venusaur-MegaVenusaur-Mega
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.76%
  • #6
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%
  • #7
    PolitoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    5.01%
  • #8
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.39%
  • #9
    Raichu-Mega-YRaichu-Mega-Y
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.24%
  • #10
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    2.93%
  • #11

    Other

    45.37%

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How to use Machamp in the current VGC format?

**To use Machamp effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Fighting type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Machamp appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Machamp fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights No Guard, Black Belt and Adamant 0/2/32/0/32/0. Its frequent moves include Dynamic Punch, Stone Edge, Protect, Knock Off, Wide Guard, and Bullet Punch. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Machamp has important weaknesses to fairy 2x, flying 2x, psychic 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Incineroar, Farigiraf, Mawile-Mega, Oranguru, and Venusaur-Mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Machamp. Open the Machamp teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Machamp with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Machamp in VGC

What is the best moveset for Machamp?

The best moveset for Machamp in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Dynamic Punch, Stone Edge, Protect, Knock Off.

How to counter Machamp in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Machamp can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 2x, flying 2x, psychic 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Machamp?

The best item for Machamp is typically Black Belt, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Machamp come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon