Machamp (Pokémon)

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Machamp
カイリキー Kairiky
#068
130
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Fighting '
Category
Superpower Pokémon
Abilities
Guts or No Guard
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#068
Johto
#142
Hoenn
#075
Sinnoh
#042
Regional Browser numbers
Height
5′03″
Imperial
1.6 m
Metric
Weight
286.6 lbs.
Imperial
130.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Gray
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F068.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Humanshape group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 193 Battle Exp.: 1931*

Machamp (Japanese: カイリキー Kairiky) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Machamp is a bipedal Pokémon and is notable for being extremely muscled and having four arms. Its skin color is bluish-gray and it has red colored eyes. On its head, there are three ridges right above it eyes, which are also right above its frog-like mouth. It has two arms on each side of its body, a pair located where its arms were in its pre-evolved form, and another pair directly above that attached and the top of the shoulder. It wears black underwear along with the power-save belt that Machoke had. Its legs are also quite muscled and its feet only have two toes.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It punches extremely fast. Its attacks send the foes flying over mountains.

Behavior

Habitat

Machamp live in mountains, in forbidding areas where they can hone their skills.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket and the former Gym Leader of Viridian City, has a Machamp. He loaned it to Jessie, James and Meowth after he put them in charge of the gym.

A Machamp was used by Raymond to battle Ash's Squirtle during the opening of Mewtwo Strikes Back.

A Machamp is used in the Sumo contest in The Ring Masters. It loses to Ash's Snorlax in the semifinals.

Morrison battled against a Machamp and Marowak belonging to a very muscular Trainer named Gavin during the Hoenn League in From Brags to Riches. Morrison's Gligar managed to defeat Gavin's Machamp.

A Machamp belonging to Noland made a cameo appearance in Numero Uno Articuno.

In Sitting Psyduck, Emily used Machamp and its two pre-evolved forms to chase after her runaway Psyduck.

Several Machamp and Machokes appear as construction workers in DP057.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Green has a Machamp that evolved when it was under Red's ownership, reflecting Machoke's evolution being triggered by trade. It was later seen in Template:PSV, fighting Red's Snorlax at Indigo Plateau, blocking its attacks and even managing to lift its huge bulk. Ultimately, Machamp was knocked out after Snorlax came back with an aerial Double-Edge.

Machamp was also one of the Pokémon used by Chuck against Green's Rhydon in Template:PSV.

Green later brings Machamp to the Sevii Islands, in which Machamp makes extremely short work of Red's Snorlax during the training session on Two Island.

In the TCG

Main article: Machamp (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.
Blue
Yellow One arm alone can move mountains. Using all four arms, this Pokémon fires off awesome punches.
Stadium Among its fighting moves is a simultaneous volley of an uppercut, hook, straight and Template:M2 from its four arms.
Generation II
Gold It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
Silver It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.
Crystal With four arms that react more quickly than it can think, it can execute many punches at once.
Stadium 2 It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
Generation III
Ruby Machamp has the power to hurl anything aside. However, trying to do any work requiring care and dexterity causes its arms to get tangled. This Pokémon tends to leap into action before it thinks.
Sapphire Machamp is known as the Pokémon that has mastered every kind of martial arts. If it grabs hold of the foe with its four arms, the battle is all but over. The hapless foe is thrown far over the horizon.
Emerald It is impossible to defend against punches and chops doled out by its four arms. Its fighting spirit flares up when it faces a tough opponent.
FireRed Its four ruggedly developed arms can launch a flurry of 1,000 punches in just two seconds.
LeafGreen Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.
Generation IV
Diamond It punches with its four arms at blinding speed. It can launch 1,000 punches in two seconds..
Pearl It can knock a train flying with a punch. However, it is terrible at delicate work using its fingers.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Evolve Machoke
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
One Route 5 (Trade Cubone)
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve Machoke
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Evolve Machoke
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Machoke
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Evolve from Machoke
Pokémon Trozei Phobos Walker
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Evolve from Machoke
Pokémon Ranger Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage Offshore Oil Platform Hideout

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
Total:
505
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 65.

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

Template:Evolved learnset intro

By leveling up

Generation I
Level Move Type
Previous Low Kick  
Leer  
Karate Chop  
36 Focus Energy  
44 Seismic Toss  
52 Submission  
Generation II
Level Move Type
Previous Low Kick  
Leer  
Focus Energy  
Karate Chop  
Foresight  
Seismic Toss  
34 Vital Throw  
43 Cross Chop  
52 Scary Face  
61 Submission  
Generation III
Level Move Type
Previous Low Kick  
Leer  
Focus Energy  
Karate Chop  
Foresight  
Seismic Toss  
Revenge  
33 Vital Throw  
41 Submission  
46 Cross Chop  
51 Scary Face  
59 DynamicPunch  
Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat.
Previous Low Kick    
Leer    
Focus Energy    
Karate Chop    
Foresight    
Seismic Toss    
Revenge    
Vital Throw    
32 Submission    
36 Wake-Up Slap    
40 Cross Chop    
44 Scary Face    
51 DynamicPunch    

By TM/HM

Generation I
# Move Type
TM01 Mega Punch  
TM05 Mega Kick  
TM06 Toxic  
TM08 Body Slam  
TM09 Take Down  
TM10 Double-Edge  
TM15 Hyper Beam  
TM17 Submission  
TM18 Counter  
TM19 Seismic Toss  
TM20 Rage  
TM26 Earthquake  
TM27 Fissure  
TM28 Dig  
TM31 Mimic  
TM32 Double Team  
TM34 Bide  
TM35 Metronome  
TM38 Fire Blast  
TM40 Skull Bash  
TM44 Rest  
TM48 Rock Slide  
TM50 Substitute  
HM04 Strength  
Generation II
# Move Type
TM01 DynamicPunch  
TM02 Headbutt  
TM03 Curse Unknown
TM06 Toxic  
TM08 Rock Smash  
TM10 Hidden Power  
TM11 Sunny Day  
TM13 Snore  
TM15 Hyper Beam  
TM17 Protect  
TM20 Endure  
TM26 Earthquake  
TM27 Return  
TM28 Dig  
TM31 Mud Slap  
TM32 Double Team  
TM33 Ice Punch  
TM34 Swagger  
TM35 Sleep Talk  
TM38 Fire Blast  
TM41 ThunderPunch  
TM43 Detect  
TM44 Rest  
TM45 Attract  
TM46 Thief  
TM48 Fire Punch  
HM04 Strength  
Generation III
# Move Type
TM01 Focus Punch  
TM06 Toxic  
TM08 Bulk Up  
TM10 Hidden Power  
TM11 Sunny Day  
TM15 Hyper Beam  
TM17 Protect  
TM18 Rain Dance  
TM26 Earthquake  
TM27 Return  
TM28 Dig  
TM31 Brick Break  
TM32 Double Team  
TM35 Flamethrower  
TM38 Fire Blast  
TM39 Rock Tomb  
TM42 Facade  
TM43 Secret Power  
TM44 Rest  
TM45 Attract  
TM46 Thief  
HM04 Strength  
HM06 Rock Smash  
Generation IV
# Move Type Cat.
TM01 Focus Punch    
TM06 Toxic    
TM08 Bulk Up    
TM10 Hidden Power    
TM11 Sunny Day    
TM15 Hyper Beam    
TM17 Protect    
TM18 Rain Dance    
TM26 Earthquake    
TM27 Return    
TM28 Dig    
TM31 Brick Break    
TM32 Double Team    
TM35 Flamethrower    
TM38 Fire Blast    
TM39 Rock Tomb    
TM42 Facade    
TM43 Secret Power    
TM44 Rest    
TM45 Attract    
TM46 Thief    
TM52 Focus Blast    
TM56 Fling    
TM58 Endure    
TM66 Payback    
TM68 Giga Impact    
TM71 Stone Edge    
TM78 Captivate    
TM80 Rock Slide    
TM82 Sleep Talk    
TM83 Natural Gift    
TM84 Poison Jab    
TM87 Swagger    
TM90 Substitute    
HM04 Strength    
HM06 Rock Smash    
HM08 Rock Climb    

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
       
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
       
       
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
       
       
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
       
       
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
     
     
  For other sprites and images, please see Machamp images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

File:MachampBelt.jpg
The 'P' on its belt
  • Machamp's original English name was Ju-Doh.
  • Machamp's belt has the letter 'P' on it.
  • As depicted in Machamp's Generation I sprite, it originally had one 'ridge' on its head and two horns. This seems to have been dropped for three ridges instead. This can be easily seen in Machamp's back sprite.
  • The Emerald sprite doesn't have a belt on it.
  • In Pokémon Yellow, a NPC will trade a Cubone for Machoke, which will then evolve to Machamp. Thus, with the breeding system introduced in Generation II, it is possible to acquire a fully evolved Machamp as low as level 5.

Origin

Machamp appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler. Also, due to having four arms, it could have been inspired by Kintaro, a boss character from Mortal Kombat II. Seeing as it has more than two arms, and blue skin, Machamp might also be based on a Hindu god, perhaps Shiva or Vishnu.

Name origin

Machamp's name may be a combination of champion and macho, which is Spanish for overly masculine or chauvinist. Macho has come to mean tough or masculine in English. Like Mr. Mime, this is not reflected in the gender distribution. Kairiky is a corruption of 怪力 kairiki, superhuman strength. It is worth noting that kairiki is the Japanese name of Strength.

In other languages

  • German: Machomei
  • French: Mackogneur - Macho has a similar meaning as in English. Cogneur means slugger. The ch was likely replaced by the ck to keep the sound of cogneur intact.
  • Korean: 괴력몬 Gwiryeokmon
  • Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 怪力

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