Machamp sprite

Machamp counters, weaknesses & stats

Type: Fighting

Looking for the best counters for Machamp? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Machamp super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy.

Base stats

HP
90
Attack
130
Defense
80
Sp. Attack
65
Sp. Defense
85
Speed
55
Total
505

Weaknesses

  • Flying (×2)
  • Psychic (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Abilities

  • Guts — Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
  • No Guard — Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
  • Steadfast (hidden) — Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Top counters vs Machamp

  1. Mimikyu (Ghost / Fairy)
  2. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  5. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  6. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  7. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  8. Chimecho (Psychic)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best counter for Machamp?

Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Mimikyu. See the full ranked list above for more options.

What are Machamp's weaknesses?

Machamp is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy.

What type is Machamp?

Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon.