Shadow Machamp

Shadow Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,056 CP and is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Counter / Dynamic Punch. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Machamp Stats and Max CP

234 ATK

159 DEF

207 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3455 CP

Lvl 40

3056 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2183 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

1746 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1310 CP

Shadow Machamp's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Fighting-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Shadow Machamp Type Chart

Shadow Machamp takes increased damage from:

Fairy160.0%

Flying160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Shadow Machamp takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Dark62.5%

Rock62.5%

Shadow Machamp best moveset

Counter + Dynamic Punch

Counter

Dynamic Punch

Shadow Machamp's best Fighting-type moveset is Counter / Dynamic Punch, with 17.29 DPS and 292.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Machamp ranks #18 (B Tier) as a Fighting attacker with that moveset.


1.	Counter	Dynamic Punch	15.12	17.29	292.4
2.	Karate Chop	Dynamic Punch	14.99	17.15	290.0
3.	Bullet Punch	Dynamic Punch	13.62	15.58	263.5
4.	Counter	Close Combat	13.43	15.37	259.9
5.	Counter	Cross Chop	13.40	15.33	259.3
6.	Counter	Heavy Slam	13.33	15.26	258.0
7.	Counter	Submission	12.98	14.85	251.1
8.	Karate Chop	Close Combat	12.88	14.74	249.3

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Fast Attacks

Karate Chop *10131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 13
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 9

Effects
Karate Chop has no special effects.
See Karate Chop details page ↗
Counter1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Counter has no special effects.
See Counter details page ↗
Bullet Punch10111.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 11
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.4s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 7

Effects
Bullet Punch has no special effects.
See Bullet Punch details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	13
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	5
Energy	9

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Damage	10
Energy	11
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	7

Charged Attacks

Payback *951002.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 100
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 60

Effects
Payback has no special effects.
See Payback details page ↗
Close Combat1051002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
See Close Combat details page ↗
Dynamic Punch85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.0s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 45

Effects
Dynamic Punch has no special effects.
See Dynamic Punch details page ↗
Cross Chop50501.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 35

Effects
Cross Chop has no special effects.
See Cross Chop details page ↗
Submission *55502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.6s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50

Effects
Submission has no special effects.
See Submission details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Stone Edge *1051002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 55

Effects
Stone Edge has no special effects.
See Stone Edge details page ↗
Rock Slide75502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Rock Slide has no special effects.
See Rock Slide details page ↗
Heavy Slam70502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50

Effects
Heavy Slam has no special effects.
See Heavy Slam details page ↗

Damage	95
Energy	100
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.8s

Damage	110
Energy	60

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

Damage	100
Energy	45

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.0s - 2.5s

Damage	90
Energy	45

Damage	50
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.2s

Damage	55
Energy	35

Damage	55
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	60
Energy	50

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	55

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	70
Energy	50

More information

The following chart shows Shadow Machamp's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Machamp's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Machamp has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Machamp CP Chart

Shadow Machamp reaches a maximum of 3,056 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,605–1,746 CP, rising to 2,007–2,183 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,250–1,310 CP.

Max CP	3056 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1250 CP - 1310 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1667 CP - 1746 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1605 CP - 1746 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	2007 CP - 2183 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Machamp Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	43 CP	2	135 CP	3	227 CP
4	320 CP	5	412 CP	6	504 CP
7	596 CP	8	689 CP	9	781 CP
10	873 CP	11	960 CP	12	1048 CP
13	1135 CP	14	1222 CP	15	1310 CP
16	1397 CP	17	1484 CP	18	1571 CP
19	1659 CP	20	1746 CP	21	1833 CP
22	1921 CP	23	2008 CP	24	2095 CP
25	2183 CP	26	2270 CP	27	2358 CP
28	2445 CP	29	2532 CP	30	2620 CP
31	2663 CP	32	2707 CP	33	2751 CP
34	2794 CP	35	2838 CP	36	2881 CP
37	2925 CP	38	2969 CP	39	3012 CP
40	3056 CP	41	3095 CP	42	3134 CP
43	3173 CP	44	3213 CP	45	3253 CP
46	3293 CP	47	3333 CP	48	3373 CP
49	3414 CP	50	3455 CP

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#68
Height	1.6 m
Weight	130 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	5%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Machop	25 Candy	Machoke
Machoke	100 Candy 0 Candy if traded	Machamp

Machop evolves into Machoke which costs 25 Candy.
Machoke evolves into Machamp which costs 100 Candy.

How to purify Shadow Machamp

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Machamp

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Machamp's Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Machamp.

Fighting

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	624,000	406	360
LVL 40	336,000	406	12
LVL 35	228,000	274	-
LVL 30	150,000	185	-
LVL 25	96,000	136	-
LVL 20	57,000	97	-
LVL 15	30,600	67	-
LVL 10	13,200	38	-
LVL 5	3,600	18	-

Shadow Machamp Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Machamp from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Machamp in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Machamp family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Machamp in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	8s
Jump Time	1s
Attack Probability	70.0%
Attack Timer	3s
Dodge Probability	20.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Machamp

Shadow Machamp high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Machamp. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Machamp Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punchesthat can send the victim clear over the horizon.
Yellow	One arm alone can move mountains. Using all fourarms, this POKéMON fires off awesome punches.
Gold	It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponentswith ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
Silver	It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs ofits foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.
Crystal	With four arms that react more quickly than itcan think, it can execute many punches at once.
Ruby	MACHAMP has the power to hurl anything aside. However, trying to do any work requiring care and dexterity causesits arms to get tangled. This POKéMON tends to leap into action before it thinks.
Sapphire	MACHAMP is known as the POKéMON that has mastered every kind of martial arts. If it grabs hold of the foe with its fourarms, the battle is all but over. The hapless foe is thrown far over the horizon.
Emerald	It is impossible to defend against punches and chops doled out by its four arms. Its fighting spirit flares up when it faces a tough opponent.
FireRed	Its four ruggedly developed arms can launch a flurry of 1,000 punches in just two seconds.
LeafGreen	Its superpowerful punches are said to knock the victim flying clear over the horizon.
Diamond	It punches with its four arms at blinding speed. It can launch 1,000 punches in two seconds.
Pearl	It can knock a train flying with a punch. However, it is terrible at delicate work using its fingers.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed.
HeartGold	It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
SoulSilver	It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.
X	Its four ruggedly developed arms can launch a flurry of 1,000 punches in just two seconds.
Y	It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.
Omega Ruby	Machamp has the power to hurl anything aside. However, trying to do any work requiring care and dexterity causes its arms to get tangled. This Pokémon tends to leap into action before it thinks.
Alpha Sapphire	Machamp is known as the Pokémon that has mastered every kind of martial arts. If it grabs hold of the foe with its four arms, the battle is all but over. The hapless foe is thrown far over the horizon.
Sun	It unleashes megaton-level punches that send opponents flying clear over the horizon.
Moon	It can lift heavy loads with the greatest of ease. It can even heft dump trucks. But its clumsy fingers prevent it from doing any precision work.
Ultra Sun	It grasps its opponents with its four arms and twists them up in an intricate hold. People call it “the Machamp special.”
Ultra Moon	With four arms, it can attack and defend simultaneously. It’s said to have mastered every martial art in the world.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	One arm alone can move mountains. Using all four arms, this Pokémon fires off awesome punches.
Sword	It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
Shield	With four arms that react more quickly than it can think, it can execute many punches at once.
Legends: Arceus	In close combat, its four arms afford it offensive and defensive supremacy. In but a blink, this valiant Pokémon can overwhelm its foes with more than 1,000 blows from its fists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Machamp’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Shadow Machamp is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Machamp in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Machamp in Pokémon GO are Counter and Dynamic Punch. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.291 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 292.444.

How does Shadow Machamp perform in Raids?

Shadow Machamp struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Shadow Machamp rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

Shadow Machamp is a B-Tier Fighting-type attacker, ranking at number #18 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Machamp?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Machamp: Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.

What is Shadow Machamp’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Machamp’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3056 CP and 3455 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Machamp be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Machamp can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Machamp Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Machamp cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.