Machamp (Pokémon)

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Machamp カイリキー Kairiky #068
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fighting ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Superpower Pokémon
Abilities Guts or No Guard No Guard Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #068 Johto #142 Hoenn #075 Sinnoh #042 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 5′03″ Imperial 1.6 m Metric 5′03″/1.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 286.6 lbs. Imperial 130.0 kg Metric 286.6 lbs./130.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Humanshape group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 193 Battle Exp.: 1931*
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.

Biology

Physiology

Machamp is a bipedal Pokémon and is notable for being extremely muscled and having four arms. Its skin color is bluish-gray and it has red colored eyes. On its head, there are three ridges right above it eyes, which are also right above its frog-like mouth. It has two arms on each side of its body, a pair located where its arms were in its pre-evolved form, and another pair directly above that attached and the top of the shoulder. It wears black underwear along with the power-save belt that Machoke had. Its legs are also quite muscled and its feet only have two toes.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It punches extremely fast. Its attacks send the foes flying over mountains.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Machamp live in mountains, in forbidding areas where they can hone their skills.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Machamp anime.jpg

A Machamp from Bibarel Gnaws Best!.

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 gym.

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

A Machamp is used in the Sumo contest in The Ring Masters. It loses to Ash's Snorlax in the semifinals.

Morrison battled against a Machamp and Marowak 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.

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

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!.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Green has a Machamp that evolved when it was under Red's ownership, reflecting Machoke's evolution being triggered by trade. It was later seen in Template:PSV, fighting Red's Snorlax at Indigo Plateau, blocking its attacks and even managing to lift its huge bulk. Ultimately, Machamp was knocked out after Snorlax came back with an aerial Double-Edge.

Machamp was also one of the Pokémon used by Chuck against Green's Rhydon in Template:PSV.

Green later brings Machamp to the Sevii Islands, in which Machamp makes extremely short work of Red's Snorlax during the training session on Two Island.

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 Template:M2 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

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

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Machoke
Pokémon Trozei	Phobos Walker Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Machoke
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Aegis Cave
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Offshore Oil Platform Hideout

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.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Low Kick Leer Karate Chop 36 Focus Energy 44 Seismic Toss 52 Submission

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Low Kick Leer Focus Energy Karate Chop Foresight Seismic Toss 34 Vital Throw 43 Cross Chop 52 Scary Face 61 Submission

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Low Kick Leer Focus Energy Karate Chop Foresight Seismic Toss Revenge 33 Vital Throw 41 Submission 46 Cross Chop 51 Scary Face 59 DynamicPunch

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Low Kick Leer Focus Energy Karate Chop Foresight Seismic Toss Revenge Vital Throw 32 Submission 36 Wake-Up Slap 40 Cross Chop 44 Scary Face 51 DynamicPunch

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM35 Metronome TM38 Fire Blast TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM48 Rock Slide TM50 Substitute HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM38 Fire Blast TM41 ThunderPunch TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM48 Fire Punch HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM52 Focus Blast TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM66 Payback TM68 Giga Impact TM71 Stone Edge TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

• Bullet Punch
• Close Combat
• Counter
• Encore
• Fire Punch
• Ice Punch
• Light Screen
• Meditate
• Rock Slide
• Rolling Kick
• SmellingSalt
• ThunderPunch

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

File:MachampBelt.jpg

The 'P' on its belt

• Machamp's original English name was Ju-Doh.
• Machamp's belt has the letter 'P' on it.
• As depicted in Machamp's Generation I sprite, it originally had one 'ridge' on its head and two horns. This seems to have been dropped for three ridges instead. This can be easily seen in Machamp's back sprite.
• The Emerald sprite doesn't have a belt on it.
• In Pokémon Yellow, a NPC will trade a Cubone for Machoke, which will then evolve to Machamp. Thus, with the breeding system introduced in Generation II, it is possible to acquire a fully evolved Machamp as low as level 5.

Origin

Machamp appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler. Also, due to having four arms, it could have been inspired by Kintaro, a boss character from Mortal Kombat II. 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's name may be a combination of champion and macho, which is Spanish for overly masculine or chauvinist. Macho has come to mean tough or masculine in English. Like Mr. Mime, this is not reflected in the gender distribution. 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

• German: Machomei
• French: Mackogneur - Macho has a similar meaning as in English. Cogneur means slugger. The ch was likely replaced by the ck to keep the sound of cogneur intact.
• Korean: 괴력몬 Gwiryeokmon
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 怪力 - Literally "Strange Strength"

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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