# Machamp - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Machamp in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Machamp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Machamp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Poison Jab**: 70.828%
- **Dynamic Punch**: 62.537%
- **Protect**: 52.081%
- **Ice Punch**: 44.817%
- **Stone Edge**: 41.445%
- **Cross Chop**: 31.086%
- **Knock Off**: 21.093%
- **Heavy Slam**: 14.961%
- **Close Combat**: 12.452%
- **Bullet Punch**: 12.353%

## Common Abilities
- **No Guard**: 87.480%
- **Guts**: 12.520%
- **Steadfast**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 33.871%
- **Scope Lens**: 25.043%
- **Life Orb**: 11.445%
- **Choice Band**: 9.763%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 5.275%
- **Flame Orb**: 3.492%
- **Iron Ball**: 3.385%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.937%
- **Groundium Z**: 1.543%
- **Other**: 4.246%

## Common Teammates
- **Muk-Alola**: 33.765%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 23.625%
- **Magnezone**: 18.820%
- **Gyarados**: 17.206%
- **Gengar**: 15.492%
- **Trevenant**: 13.591%

## FAQ for Machamp in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Machamp?
The most common moves for Machamp are Poison Jab, Dynamic Punch, Protect, Ice Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Machamp?
Machamp is frequently paired with Muk-Alola, Marowak-Alola, Magnezone, Gyarados. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Machamp?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Machamp?
The top build for Machamp features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/4/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 16.205% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Machamp?
Machamp is most effectively run with the ability **No Guard** (87.480%) and the item **Assault Vest** (33.871%).

### What is the most common role for Machamp?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Machamp often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Machamp?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 55 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Machamp on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Machamp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Machamp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*