Machamp (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Machamp (disambiguation).

Machamp カイリキー Kairiky #068 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Guts or No Guard Cacophony Cacophony Steadfast Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 75% male, 25% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 5'03" 1.6 m Machamp 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 286.6 lbs. 130.0 kg Machamp 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 193 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 227 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Machamp 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Machamp (Japanese: カイリキー Kairiky) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Machoke when traded. It is the final form of Machop.

Biology

Machamp is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon with four well-muscled arms. Its skin is bluish gray, and it has red eyes and pale yellow lips. On its head, there are three, brown ridges right above its eyes. It has two arms on each side of its body: a pair located in the normal position, and another pair directly above that attaches on the top of the shoulders. It wears legless black tights along with a golden power-save belt. Its legs have considerable muscle tone, and its feet have two toes. They have large pectoral muscles that take up almost their entire body above the belt.

Machamp punches extremely fast, throwing five hundred punches a second. With only one hand, it can move a mountain. Because of its four arms, it can hit from a multitude of angles and pin all of its foes limbs at once. However, it has poor dexterity, and cannot handle delicate work without its arms becoming tangled. It is a rash Pokémon that rushes into action without forethought. Machamp can be found living in the mountains.

In the anime

Machamp in the anime

Major appearances

Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket and the former Gym Leader of Viridian City, has a Machamp. He loaned it to Jessie, James and Meowth after he put them in charge of the Viridian Gym in The Battle of the Badge.

Morrison battled against a Machamp belonging to a very muscular Trainer named Gavin during the Hoenn League in From Brags to Riches. Morrison's Gligar managed to defeat Gavin's Machamp.

In Sitting Psyduck, Emily used Machamp and its two pre-evolved forms to chase after her runaway Psyduck.

Several Machamp and Machoke appear as construction workers in Bibarel Gnaws Best!.

Minor appearances

Machamp first appeared in The Punchy Pokémon competing in the P1 Grand Prix.

A Machamp was used by Raymond to battle Ash's Squirtle during the opening of Mewtwo Strikes Back.

A Machamp, under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer, appeared in The Mandrin Island Miss-Match.

Machamp also appeared in The Power of One.

A Machamp was seen in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.

A Machamp appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

A Machamp was one of the Pokémon competing in the Sumo Conference in Ring Masters. It went up against Ash's Snorlax in the semifinals and lost.

A Machamp was one of the Pokémon seen at Chuck's Gym in Machoke, Machoke Man!.

A Machamp belonging to Noland made a cameo appearance in Numero Uno Articuno.

A Machamp was used by one of the participants of Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

A Machamp belongs to an unnamed Trainer appeared in League Unleashed!; it was defeated by Tobias's Darkrai.

In the manga

Machamp in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blue's Machamp

Blue has a Machamp that evolved from Machoke when it was under Red's ownership, reflecting Machoke's evolution being triggered by trade. It was later seen in A Charizard...and a Champion, fighting Red's Snorlax at Indigo Plateau, blocking its attacks and even managing to lift its huge bulk, then proceeding to hurl it straight into the arena floor and then nearly knocking it out of bounds. Ultimately, Machamp was beaten after Snorlax came back with an aerial Double-Edge, its health level reduced to a third. Blue states he doesn't even need to look at his Pokédex to see its health level (as included was also a Toxic attack), and calls it back to his ball.

Two years later, Bruno has a Machamp that, unlike all other Machoke who evolve from trade in this manga, kept on its power-absorbing belt to be used later, and with this power it defeats Red's Poli before Vee defeats it as a Jolteon using Pin Missile. It briefly returns in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc to participate in a Pokéathlon match against Gold.

Machamp was also one of the Pokémon used by Chuck against Blue's Rhydon in Entranced by Entei.

Blue later brings Machamp to the Sevii Islands in PS273, in which Machamp makes extremely short work of Red's Snorlax during the training session on Two Island with a combination of Seismic Toss and Low Kick, the latter targeting Snorlax's extremely heavy weight, as Blue always deemed the attack perfect for the megaton beast.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Enta battles a Machamp in Aim for the Top! in order to reach the top of the Battle Pyramid.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

In Return to Hareta's Home Forest!, the reporter that Hareta encounters uses a Machamp in battle.

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga

In Challenge at Tamamushi University!, Shū battles a Machamp at Celadon University's campus hospital to prevent it from destroying the entire building.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Red and Green each own a Machamp in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga.

Giovanni sent out Machamp in order to get rid of Red, Clefairy and Pikachu when they went to the Amusement Park that he built in The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!.

Machamp is one of Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon League as seen in PM034.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Giovanni uses a Machamp against Satoshi in Tamamushi City.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Main article: Machamp (MPJ)

Machamp is a Pokémon owned in the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

In the TCG

Main article: Machamp (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon. Blue Yellow One arm alone can move mountains. Using all four arms, this Pokémon fires off awesome punches. Stadium Among its fighting moves is a simultaneous volley of an uppercut, hook, straight and karate chop from its four arms.
Generation II Gold It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles. Silver It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon. Crystal With four arms that react more quickly than it can think, it can execute many punches at once. Stadium 2 It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
Generation III 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. 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. 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 Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.
Generation IV 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 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.
Generation V Black Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Machoke Blue (Japan) None Evolve Machoke Yellow One Trade Cubone on Route 5 for Machoke (evolves immediately)
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Machoke Crystal None Evolve Machoke
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Machoke Emerald None Evolve Machoke FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Machoke Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Machoke Platinum None Evolve Machoke HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Machoke Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Machoke (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Machoke
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Machoke
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Walker Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Machoke
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Aegis Cave
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Oil Field Hideout
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Canyon: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Cavern Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Machoke

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 505	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 65.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 5/5 ★★★★★
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/16 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Wide Guard Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 00Start Karate Chop Fighting Physical 05050 100100% 25 077 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1010 Karate Chop Fighting Physical 05050 100100% 25 1313 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 20 1919 Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 2222 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 2525 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 3232 Vital Throw Fighting Physical 07070 ——% 10 3636 Submission Fighting Physical 08080 08080% 25 4040 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 4444 Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100100 08080% 5 5151 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 5555 DynamicPunch Fighting Physical 100100 05050% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machamp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machamp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machamp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machamp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100%	30
	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	—	100%	10
	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
	Meditate	Psychic	Status	—	—%	40
	Power Trick	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Rolling Kick	Fighting	Physical	60	85%	15
	SmellingSalt	Normal	Physical	60	100%	10
	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Machamp in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Machamp in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machamp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machamp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Dual Chop	Dragon	Physical	40	90%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Machamp can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Machamp cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machamp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machamp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Helping HandBW	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machamp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machamp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 068.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Mt. Discipline Phrases 51%-100% HP Can you even see my flurry of punches? 26%-50% HP Blast it... Half my health is gone already... 1%-25% HP It's no good... I can't lift my arms anymore... Level up Hm! Leveled! My punching speed went up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Hm! Leveled! My punching speed went up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 10 Min. exp.: 110 Max. exp.: 140 Browser entry   Machamp can pulverize even huge Boulders using the power of its incredible body.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Crush ×3) Browser entry   It attacks with devastating punches and shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon came to the Cavern Zone to play! The Attraction he likes to play is Blaziken's Boulder Bash!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Cross Chop Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Guts Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Conqueror Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Bodyguard Evolves from Machoke when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment Range: 3 Perfect Links: Isa, Masatoshi, and Tadatsune

Evolution

Unevolved Machop  Fighting

Level 28 →

First Evolution Machoke  Fighting

Trade →

Second Evolution Machamp  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Machamp images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Machamp was originally known as "Ju-Doh". This name is a corruption of judo, a fighting style.
• In Pokémon Yellow, a NPC will trade a Machoke for Cubone, which will then evolve to Machamp. This is the only time an NPC trade will result in an evolution in a game released outside of Japan.
  • Including games released in Japan, it is one of three trades that will result in an evolution.
• Machamp could be seen as a counterpart to Alakazam. They are both the last stage of a three-part evolutionary family, both were introduced in Generation I, they reach their final stage by trading, and they both have a 75% male gender ratio. Also, Alakazam excels at the Special Attack stat, while Machamp excels at Attack. Moreover, a girl in Oreburgh City will trade her Abra in exchange for a Machop.
  • Machamp also can be seen as a counterpart to the Conkeldurr evolutionary line. Both of them are Fighting-type Pokémon whose Attack is their highest stat. They both have below average speed. They share the same base stat total. They both have same gender ratio, they both have three-evolutionary stages, and they both reach their respective final-evolutionary stage through trading.

Origin

Machamp appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler. Seeing as it has more than two arms and blue skin, Machamp might also be based on a Hindu god, perhaps Shiva or Vishnu.

Name origin

Machamp may be a combination of macho (Spanish for overly masculine or chauvinist) and champion. Macho has come to mean tough or masculine in English. Akin to Mr. Mime, the masculine attribute has no reflection on gender assignment, as both species can be male and female; however, Machop's evolutionary line does have a 3:1 male:female ratio, making the species predominantly—but not entirely—male. The name may also incorporate the term Mach, referring to the high speeds at which Machamp can dole out its powerful punches.

Kairiky is a corruption of 怪力 kairiki (superhuman strength). It is worth noting that kairiki is the Japanese name of Strength.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カイリキー Kairiky Corruption of 怪力 kairiki French Mackogneur From macho and cogneur. Spanish Machamp Same as English name German Machomei From machomai, or Macho and Meister Italian Machamp Same as English name Korean 괴력몬 Gwi'ryeokmon From 괴력 gwi'ryeok and monster Mandarin Chinese 怪力 Guàilì Means "Bewildering strength" or "Monster strength" Cantonese Chinese 怪力 Gwaailihk Means "Bewildering strength" or "Monster strength"

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Notes

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