Shadow Machamp
Fighting-type, Generation 1. Ranked #12 among Fighting-type raid attackers (Tier B). #25 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Karate Chop Dynamic Punch 26.2 DPS
- Ultra League
- Karate Chop Close Combat 69.39% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Karate Chop is an Elite TM move. Dynamic Punch costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Machamp takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 600
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,746 CP
Shadow Machamp moves
3 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch | Steel | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Karate Chop Best STAB Elite | Fighting | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Cross Chop STAB | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Dynamic Punch Best STAB | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Payback Elite | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Stone Edge Elite | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Submission STAB Elite | Fighting | 55 | 50 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.10 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch | Steel | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Karate Chop | Fighting | 5 | 9 | 1 | 5.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Submission | Fighting | 60 | 50 | 1.20 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Machamp runs Karate Chop with Dynamic Punch — 26.2 DPS and 568 TDO as a Fighting-type attacker. It also covers the Steel slot with Bullet Punch and Heavy Slam.
In Ultra League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat. In Master League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Karate Chop builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Payback, Stone Edge, Submission are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Machamp places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting | #12 | B | 26.2 | 568 | Karate Chop Dynamic Punch |
| Steel | #30 | C | 19.7 | 428 | Bullet Punch Heavy Slam |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #25 | A | 69.39% | Karate Chop Close Combat | 0/13/14 |
| Master League | #50 | D | 52.82% | Karate Chop Close Combat | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Machamp
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 637 | 735 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,063 | 1,179 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,645 | 1,790 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,047 | 2,226 |
Is Shadow Machamp good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B: #12 among Fighting-type raid attackers at 26.2 DPS. Worth building if your Fighting team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it. It also holds #25 in Ultra League.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 43 |
| Lv 2 | 135 |
| Lv 3 | 227 |
| Lv 4 | 320 |
| Lv 5 | 412 |
| Lv 6 | 504 |
| Lv 7 | 596 |
| Lv 8 | 689 |
| Lv 9 | 781 |
| Lv 10 | 873 |
| Lv 11 | 960 |
| Lv 12 | 1,048 |
| Lv 13 | 1,135 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,222 |
| Lv 15 | 1,310 |
| Lv 16 | 1,397 |
| Lv 17 | 1,484 |
| Lv 18 | 1,571 |
| Lv 19 | 1,659 |
| Lv 20 | 1,746 |
| Lv 21 | 1,833 |
| Lv 22 | 1,921 |
| Lv 23 | 2,008 |
| Lv 24 | 2,095 |
| Lv 25 | 2,183 |
| Lv 26 | 2,270 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,358 |
| Lv 28 | 2,445 |
| Lv 29 | 2,532 |
| Lv 30 | 2,620 |
| Lv 31 | 2,663 |
| Lv 32 | 2,707 |
| Lv 33 | 2,751 |
| Lv 34 | 2,794 |
| Lv 35 | 2,838 |
| Lv 36 | 2,881 |
| Lv 37 | 2,925 |
| Lv 38 | 2,969 |
| Lv 39 | 3,012 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,056 |
| Lv 41 | 3,095 |
| Lv 42 | 3,134 |
| Lv 43 | 3,173 |
| Lv 44 | 3,213 |
| Lv 45 | 3,253 |
| Lv 46 | 3,293 |
| Lv 47 | 3,333 |
| Lv 48 | 3,373 |
| Lv 49 | 3,414 |
| Lv 50 | 3,455 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0068
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 130.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0068_POKEMON_MACHAMP_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Machamp in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machamp's best moveset is Karate Chop with Dynamic Punch, worth 26.2 DPS as a Fighting-type raid attacker. Karate Chop is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
In Ultra League the set changes to Karate Chop with Close Combat.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Machamp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machamp takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock.
What is Shadow Machamp's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machamp reaches 3,455 CP at level 50 and 3,056 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Machamp: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Machamp good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machamp ranks #25 in Ultra League (Tier A, 69.39% simulated win rate) and #50 in Master League (Tier D, 52.82% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Ultra League are 0/13/14: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Machamp?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Machamp shows 689 CP (level 8), or 1,135 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,746 CP, or 2,183 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Machamp better than regular Machamp?
Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Machamp is #12 among Fighting-type attackers at 26.2 DPS, while regular Machamp is unranked. See Machamp.
How do you get Shadow Machamp in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machamp is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Machamp with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.