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Machamp Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fighting · BST: 505 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker

Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Machamp, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Mimikyu, Charizard, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 505 base stat total, Machamp plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (130), and at base 55 Speed it sits faster than 19% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Machamp in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

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)

How each counter beats Machamp

  • Mimikyu (Ghost / Fairy) outspeeds Machamp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Machamp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Machamp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Machamp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Machamp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.

Machamp weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

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

Resistances

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

Base stats

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

Best Tera Types for Machamp

The best Tera Types for Machamp cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

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  • Steadfast (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Fighting-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Machamp:

Frequently asked questions about Machamp

What counters Machamp in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Machamp are Mimikyu, Charizard, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot. These Pokémon hit Machamp super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Machamp weak to?

Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Machamp?

The single best pick against Machamp in the Pokémon Champions roster is Mimikyu, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Machamp in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Machamp, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fighting) and carries super-effective coverage (Flying, Psychic, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Machamp's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Machamp good in Pokémon Champions?

Machamp's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (505 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.