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Machamp's name may be a combination of ''champion'' and ''macho'', which is [[wp:Spanish (language)|Spanish]] for male. Like {{p|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 {{m|Strength}}.
Machamp's name may be a combination of ''champion'' and ''macho'', which is [[wp:Spanish (language)|Spanish]] for male. Like {{p|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 {{m|Strength}}.


Machamp appears to be based on a [[wp:bodybuilding|bodybuilder]] or wrestler.  Also, (due to having four arms) it could be based on the Mortal Combat 2 Boss, Kintaro.
Machamp appears to be based on a [[wp:bodybuilding|bodybuilder]] or wrestler.  Also, due to having four arms, it could have been inspired by [[wp:Kintaro (Mortal Kombat)|Kintaro]], a boss character from [[wp:Mortal Kombat II|Mortal Kombat II]].


Machamp's original English name was Ju-Doh.
Machamp's original English name was Ju-Doh.

Revision as of 03:57, 8 September 2005

000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Machoke
Pokémon
#{{{nextnum}}}: Bellsprout 000
Machamp
カイリキー Kairiky
#068
068Machamp.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Fighting '
Category
Superpower Pokémon
Ability
Guts
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#068
Johto
#142
Hoenn
#075
Regional Browser numbers
Height
0'0"
Imperial
0.0 m
Metric
Weight
0.0 lbs.
Imperial
0.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Unknown
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F068.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*
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Machamp (Japanese: カイリキー Kairiky, German: Machomei, French: Mackogneur) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon 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.

Name origin

Machamp's name may be a combination of champion and macho, which is Spanish for male. 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.

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.

Machamp's original English name was Ju-Doh.

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
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.

In the anime

Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket and the former Gym Leader of Viridian City, has a Machamp.

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