Pokémon Go is quickly gaining again, and with that popularity comes increasing interest in one of the strongest First Gen Pokémon: Machamp! For Pokémon veterans, we may remember that Machamp was always flexing as the toughest and buffest in the original lineup. Whether or not it is the toughest and buffest is debatable, but that doesn’t mean he’s any less popular in Pokémon Go!

Best Machamp Moveset in Pokémon Go

The best movesets for Machamp sometimes depend on the technique you use as a player and the Pokémon the opponent is using. However, in this guide, we will cover the top-ranking movesets based on their average stats for damage and success.

Before we list the movesets, we’re going to cover a few basic stats about Machamp, so you can adequately prepare your playstyle and pick the appropriate movesets.

Basic Stats

  • Type: Fighting Weaknesses: Fairy, Flying, Psychic Resistances: Bug, Dark, Rock Max CP: 3455 Attack | Defense | Stamina: 234 | 159 | 207

Best Movesets

The following two moves reflect the attacks that show up the most frequently on the top five moves of each type. While this generally means this is the best moveset, it’s not guaranteed.

  • #1 Fast Attack: Counter #1 Charge Attack: Dynamic Punch

The remaining movesets are the top 10 movesets for Machamp, ranked by DPS (damage per second).

  • #1 DPS: 17.08 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Dynamic Punch #2 DPS: 16.92 Fast Attack: Karate Chop Charge Attack: Dynamic Punch #3 DPS: 16.44 Fast Attack: Bullet Punch Charge Attack: Dynamic Punch #4 DPS: 15.22 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Close Combat #5 DPS: 14.78 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Cross Chop #6 DPS: 14.52 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Rock Slide #7 DPS: 14.49 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Submission #8 DPS: 14.25 Fast Attack: Karate Chop Charge Attack: Close Combat #9 DPS: 14.20 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Heavy Slam #10 DPS: 14.14 Fast Attack: Karate Chop Charge Attack: Cross Chop

Attack Types

Similar to Pokémon, attacks have a type (i.e., Fighting, Fairy, Psychic, etc.). In the list below, we list the attack type of every attack mentioned in the movesets for Machamp above. Use this list to determine the best moves against the Pokémon your Machamp is fighting.

  • DPS: 17.08 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Dynamic Punch

  • DPS: 16.92 Fast Attack: Karate Chop Charge Attack: Dynamic Punch

  • DPS: 16.44 Fast Attack: Bullet Punch Charge Attack: Dynamic Punch

  • DPS: 15.22 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Close Combat

  • DPS: 14.78 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Cross Chop

  • DPS: 14.52 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Rock Slide

  • DPS: 14.49 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Submission

  • DPS: 14.25 Fast Attack: Karate Chop Charge Attack: Close Combat

  • DPS: 14.20 Fast Attack: Counter Charge Attack: Heavy Slam

  • DPS: 14.14 Fast Attack: Karate Chop Charge Attack: Cross Chop

  • Fighting-type Attacks Machamp’s Moves Close Combat Counter Cross Chop Dynamic Punch Karate Chop Submission Super Effective Against: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel Not Very Effective Against: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison Steel-type Attacks Machamp’s Moves Bullet Punch Heavy Slam Super Effective Against: Fairy, Ice, Rock Not Very Effective Against: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water Rock-type Attacks Machamp’s Moves Rock Slide Stone Edge Super Effective Against: Bug, Flying, Fire, Ice Not Very Effective Against: Fighting, Ground, Steel

With these lists, you’ll know when to use Machamp and how to use him most effectively. Good luck battling!

  • Machamp’s Moves Close Combat Counter Cross Chop Dynamic Punch Karate Chop Submission Super Effective Against: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel Not Very Effective Against: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison

  • Close Combat Counter Cross Chop Dynamic Punch Karate Chop Submission

  • Machamp’s Moves Bullet Punch Heavy Slam Super Effective Against: Fairy, Ice, Rock Not Very Effective Against: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

  • Bullet Punch Heavy Slam

  • Machamp’s Moves Rock Slide Stone Edge Super Effective Against: Bug, Flying, Fire, Ice Not Very Effective Against: Fighting, Ground, Steel

  • Rock Slide Stone Edge

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