3-Star raid Shiny available Fighting

Machamp Raid Guide

Weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Machamp.

Boosted in Cloudy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,790
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,226
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
2+
Min 1 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
44.1
Shadow Mewtwo
Machamp

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Machamp. Tap a row for full stats.

1
Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow Mewtwo ConfusionPsystrike 44.1DPS 645TDO 2
Mega Alakazam
Mega Alakazam ConfusionPsychic 42.6DPS 577TDO 3
Mega Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza Air SlashHurricane 39.0DPS 835TDO 4
Shadow Tornadus (Therian)
Shadow Tornadus (Therian) GustBleakwind Storm 38.3DPS 509TDO 5
Shadow Toucannon
Shadow Toucannon PeckBeak Blast 38.3DPS 398TDO 6
Shadow Articuno (Galarian)
Shadow Articuno (Galarian) ConfusionFly 38.0DPS 580TDO 7
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gardevoir ConfusionPsychic 37.8DPS 656TDO 8
Mega Gallade
Mega Gallade ConfusionPsychic 37.8DPS 659TDO 9
Shadow Alakazam
Shadow Alakazam ConfusionPsychic 37.7DPS 344TDO 10
Shadow Moltres
Shadow Moltres Wing AttackFly 37.0DPS 519TDO 11
Mewtwo
Mewtwo ConfusionPsystrike 36.8DPS 646TDO 12
Mega Latios
Mega Latios Zen HeadbuttPsychic 36.8DPS 758TDO 13
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Zen HeadbuttCrush Grip 36.7DPS 637TDO 14
Shadow Staraptor
Shadow Staraptor GustBrave Bird 36.3DPS 377TDO 15
Mega Pidgeot
Mega Pidgeot GustBrave Bird 36.3DPS 557TDO 16
Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindFly 36.2DPS 471TDO 17
Hoopa (Unbound)
Hoopa (Unbound) ConfusionPsychic 35.9DPS 531TDO 18
Shadow Latios
Shadow Latios Zen HeadbuttPsychic 35.2DPS 532TDO 19
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttPsycho Boost 34.4DPS 97TDO 20
Shadow Salamence
Shadow Salamence Dragon TailFly 34.1DPS 463TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Mewtwo
Mewtwo ConfusionPsystrike 36.8DPS 646TDO 16
Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindFly 36.2DPS 471TDO 17
Hoopa (Unbound)
Hoopa (Unbound) ConfusionPsychic 35.9DPS 531TDO 19
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttPsycho Boost 34.4DPS 97TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
3-Star
Weather boost
Cloudy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
234
Base Defense
159
Base Stamina
207

Weak to — use these types

Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Rock0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,709 2,126
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,790 2,226
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,790 CP it is a perfect Machamp — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Machamp resists Bug, Dark, Rock — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Machamp?

The top counter is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike at 44.1 DPS against Machamp. Mega Alakazam (42.6) and Mega Rayquaza (39) follow.

What is Machamp weak to?

Machamp takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Machamp?

Machamp can be soloed. The six best counters average 40 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Machamp without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Mewtwo at 36.8 DPS, 83% of what the top counter deals. Enamorus (Incarnate) and Hoopa (Unbound) are the next ones down.

Can Machamp be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Machamp?

Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,126–2,226 CP instead of 1,709–1,790. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Machamp worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Machamp sits at #26 in Great League. Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Machamp?

The counter list on this page is for beating Machamp. For the moves Machamp should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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