Shadow Machamp
Fighting-type, Generation 1. Ranked #27 among Fighting-type raid attackers (Tier C). #25 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Karate Chop Dynamic Punch 16.5 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 — 16.5 DPS and 358 TDO as a Fighting-type attacker.
In Ultra League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat. In Master League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
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 | #27 | C | 16.5 | 358 | Karate Chop Dynamic Punch |
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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Machamp knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 77 | 2,641 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 77 | 2,860 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,709 | 1,790 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,126 | 2,226 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,709 | 1,790 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,292 | 1,353 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,709 | 1,790 |
Is Shadow Machamp good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #27 as a Fighting-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Machamp is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (234), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Dynamic Punch (charged), worth 16.5 DPS as a Fighting-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Machamp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machamp takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Machamp's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machamp reaches 3,455 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,056 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Shadow Machamp good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machamp is ranked #25 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 69.39% win rate. Shadow Machamp is ranked #50 (Tier D) in Master League with a 52.82% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 0/13/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Machamp bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Machamp?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Machamp shows 1,746 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,183 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Machamp in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machamp spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Machamp be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Machamp depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.