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Machamp best
moveset (GO)

Complete raid + PvP moveset guide for Machamp in Pokémon GO. DPS rankings, IV priorities, and Shadow form analysis.

Machamp

Best raid moveset

Fast: Counter + Charged: Dynamic Punch

21.2 DPS (top Fighting raid)

Best PvP moveset

Fast: Counter Cross Chop Rock Slide

Great League / Ultra League

Raid analysis

Machamp with Counter + Dynamic Punch is the best non-Shadow, non-Mega Fighting raid attacker. DPS = 21.2 — used in nearly every Normal-type raid (Snorlax, Slaking, Regigigas, Blissey raids). Shadow Machamp improves DPS to 25.4, top-tier. Mandatory Pokémon for raid players.

PvP analysis

Machamp is A-tier Great League and Ultra League. Counter + Cross Chop (cheap) + Rock Slide (anti-Charizard / Mega Pidgeot coverage). Loses to Fairy/Flying counters (Togekiss, Sylveon, Skarmory). Counter is the highest-damage fast move in Great League PvP — no other typing competes.

Shadow Machamp

Shadow Machamp is one of the BEST Shadow Pokémon in the game. 25.4 DPS with Counter + Dynamic Punch — beats every non-Shadow Fighting attacker by 20%. Worth the Stardust investment.

Best IVs to look for

Raids: high Atk IV, others matter less. Great League: 0/15/15 IVs from a Shedinja-style trade is optimal for stat product. Ultra League: rank-1 PvPoke spread.

Fast move data

Counter — 16.0 DPS damage per second, 4.0 EPT (best Fighting fast) energy per turn.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best moveset for Machamp in Pokémon GO?
For raids: Counter + Dynamic Punch. For PvP: Counter + Cross Chop + Rock Slide.

Is Machamp good for raids?
Machamp with Counter + Dynamic Punch is the best non-Shadow, non-Mega Fighting raid attacker. DPS = 21.2 — used in nearly every Normal-type raid (Snorlax, Slaking, Regigigas, Blissey raids). Shadow Machamp improves DPS to 25.4, top-tier. Mandatory Pokémon for raid players.

Is Machamp good for PvP?
Machamp is A-tier Great League and Ultra League. Counter + Cross Chop (cheap) + Rock Slide (anti-Charizard / Mega Pidgeot coverage). Loses to Fairy/Flying counters (Togekiss, Sylveon, Skarmory). Counter is the highest-damage fast move in Great League PvP — no other typing competes.

What IVs should I look for on Machamp?
Raids: high Atk IV, others matter less. Great League: 0/15/15 IVs from a Shedinja-style trade is optimal for stat product. Ultra League: rank-1 PvPoke spread.

Is Shadow Machamp worth using?
Shadow Machamp is one of the BEST Shadow Pokémon in the game. 25.4 DPS with Counter + Dynamic Punch — beats every non-Shadow Fighting attacker by 20%. Worth the Stardust investment.