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Machamp
File:Machamp.png
National Pokédex
Machoke - Machamp (#68) - Bellsprout
Johto Pokédex
Machoke - Machamp (#142) - Tyrogue
Hoenn Pokédex
Machoke - Machamp (#75) - Meditite
Japanese nameカイリキー - Kairiky
Evolves fromMachoke
Evolves intoNone
GenerationFirst
SpeciesSuperpower Pokémon
TypeFighting
Height5 ft 3 in (1.6 m)
Weight287.0 pounds (130.2 kg)
AbilityGuts

Machamp (カイリキー, Kairikī, Kairiky) is one of Template:Pokenum fictional species of the Pokémon franchise. Machamp's name is a portmanteau of "macho", meaning tough (and linking it to its two unevolved forms Machop and Machoke), and "champ", a shortened version of champion, referring to its great strength. Its English name was originally going to be "Ju-doh", which is a reference to Judo.

Appearance

Machamp's appearance is greatly similar to that of its pre-evolved form Machoke, with a couple of differences: first, Machamp's lips become highly prominent and tan-coloured; secondly and most importantly, Machamp has an extra pair of arms. Machamp continues sporting the power save belt that it used to wear as a Machoke (see the latter's article for more information). Machamp is inspired by notable four armed denizen Goro.

Biology

Machamp is an extremely dangerous Pokémon to face in battle. A multitude of reasons contribute to this, its great strength being only one of them.

The training Machamp has done ever since it was a Machop has paid off in this stage of its life, as Machamp is master of all existing martial arts. It is also given an excellent chance to practice them all at once on its opponents, thanks to its four arms.

Machamp's arms react instinctively, moving faster than its brain can direct them. They can land 500 hits per second, assaulting a foe from multiple angles and in multiple ways, rendering all defenses practically useless. On the other hand, they do not have very high dexterity and it is difficult for Machamp to use them in any task requiring precision and fine motor skills.

One of Machamp's favorite battle strategies is to immobilize the opponent with its four arms and then unleash a simultaneous combination of an uppercut, a hook, a straight punch and a karate chop. The resulting impact is enough to send the hapless recipient of the attack clear over the horizon.

In the video games

Machamp can only be obtained through evolving a Machoke by trading it over to another game cart. This makes the availability of Machamp dependent on the availability of Machoke and another person willing to trade. The only game where it is available to a single player is in a trade in Pokémon Yellow, where you can trade a Cubone for a Machoke (Which evolves into a Machamp afterwards). This is one of the rare occasions where a second level evolution Pokémon can be gotten at an early level (Level 5, if the Machop is bred in Pokémon G/S/C)

As one would expect from a Pokémon of such prodigious power, Machamp's attack stat is extremely high. Its Hit Points and defenses are also decent, although a bit low for a Stage 2 Pokémon. Its speed is definitely low, however. Some players take advantage of this by giving Machamp the Revenge skill, which will deal double damage if the opponent gets to damage Machamp before it executes the move.

Machamp learns many other powerful Fighting-type attacks, such as Cross Chop, Submission and Seismic Toss and Vital Throw. Popular non-Fighting-type attacks include Earthquake and Rock Slide, which covers Machamp's weakness against Flying-type Pokémon.

In the anime

Machamp has made a large number of appearances, all of them rather minor. It is usually seen participating in battles or other contests of physical prowess, such as a Pokémon Sumo tournament or a Fighting Pokémon championship.

Giovanni owns a Machamp and loans it to Team Rocket while they are the Viridian Gym's temporary leaders in episode 63, "The Battle of the Badge". Although not featured on the pokédex in this episode, it is known to be Machamp's true debut. Ash's Squirtle was devastated by Machamp's karate chop in this episode.

Morrison battles a Machamp in the Hoenn League. Battle Factory Head Noland happens to have a Machamp in his pool of challengeable Pokémon, but Ash chose to go against Articuno. Another episode features Machamp trying to cheer up a depressed Psyduck. These three appearances are all within 14 episodes.

Machamp also appeared in the opening battle of Pokémon: The First Movie

In the trading card game

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Machamp in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Machamp's stage 2 status helps define its image as the most powerful of the Fighting/Ground-type Pokémon that are oriented towards the Fighting type. Its cards are in the following expansions:

  • Base Set
  • Team Rocket (as Dark Machamp)
  • Gym Challenge (as Giovanni's Machamp)
  • Neo Destiny (as Light Machamp)
  • Expedition
  • Skyridge
  • EX Hidden Legends
  • EX Legend Maker
  • Pokémon VS GS Half-Deck Series (as Bruno's Machamp)

Machamp's first appearance in Base Set was also the first holographic card that many card players found in their collecting careers, because it is one of the cards included in the Two-Player Starter Set.

Expedition Machamp was found packed in with its pre-evolutions Machoke and Machop in packages of the E-Reader Product.

References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0439154049.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 130206151.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 193020650X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0761547614
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1930206585
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