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Machamp is a ''definite'' OU. It has monsterously high Attack, a very diverse movepool, and the famous {{a|No Guard}}. It lacks Speed, but it has enough bulk to throw a '''''painful''''' punch. | Machamp is a ''definite'' OU. It has monsterously high Attack, a very diverse movepool, and the famous {{a|No Guard}}. It lacks Speed, but it has enough bulk to throw a '''''painful''''' punch. | ||
The most famous strategy with Machamp is the No Guard-{{m|DynamicPunch}} combo. | The most famous strategy with Machamp is the No Guard-{{m|DynamicPunch}} combo. DynamicPunch is a powerful {{type2|Fighting}} attack that confuses the foe, if it doesn't '''''kill!!''''' But it has a pathetic 50% accuracy. Thankfully, No Guard fixes that one gaping flaw. It also helps with {{m|Stone Edge}} and {{m|Cross Chop}}. | ||
It can make use of the above moves, and {{m|Fire Punch}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}, {{m|ThunderPunch}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, and {{m|Close Combat}}. It also has {{m|Bullet Punch}} for priority. | It can make use of the above moves, and {{m|Fire Punch}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}, {{m|ThunderPunch}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, and {{m|Close Combat}}. It also has {{m|Bullet Punch}} for priority. | ||
Because of their bulk, I've seen {{m|Rest}}-[[Sleep Talk (move)|Talk]] tanks before. They usually come with DynamicPunch and one the Elemental Punches. | |||
But No Guard isn't its ''only'' ability. It can also make use of {{a|Guts}}, using a [[Flame Orb]] to activate the ability. Because of the lack of No Guard, Close Combat becomes the powerful [[STAB]] attack. {{m|Facade}} can also be used, getting the boost from Guts, and getting up to 140 power by itself from the burn. | |||
You could try to use a Special-based Machamp, but with 65 base Special Attack? Unless you have a [[Nasty Plot (move)|Plot]]-[[Baton Pass (move)|Passer]], I wouldn't. No Guard is the recommended ability, because the only strong Special Fighting-type move it can learn is {{m|Focus Blast}}, which has 70% accuracy. It can also use {{m|Fire Blast}} for coverage, and {{m|Vacuum Wave}} for priority. I'd also go for an {{type2|Ice}} {{m|Hidden Power}}, but you'll have to mess with IVs to get a good one. (Yes, PokéSav'ers, I'm lookin' at you.) | |||
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