# Machamp - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Machamp in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Machamp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Machamp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Dynamic Punch**: 98.663%
- **Wide Guard**: 72.705%
- **Protect**: 64.645%
- **Stone Edge**: 38.028%
- **Ice Punch**: 34.008%
- **Poison Jab**: 31.114%
- **Knock Off**: 19.617%
- **Rock Slide**: 16.254%
- **Bullet Punch**: 9.548%
- **Other**: 15.419%

## Common Abilities
- **No Guard**: 99.462%
- **Guts**: 0.474%
- **Steadfast**: 0.064%

## Common Items
- **Iapapa Berry**: 37.716%
- **Assault Vest**: 18.379%
- **Fightinium Z**: 15.508%
- **Leftovers**: 10.526%
- **Aguav Berry**: 5.734%
- **Life Orb**: 3.868%
- **Choice Band**: 2.655%
- **Lum Berry**: 2.285%
- **Other**: 3.327%

## Common Teammates
- **Oranguru**: 32.932%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 23.449%
- **Pidgeot-Mega**: 23.334%
- **Camerupt-Mega**: 21.427%
- **Mimikyu**: 20.168%
- **Gardevoir-Mega**: 20.057%

## FAQ for Machamp in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Machamp?
The most common moves for Machamp are Dynamic Punch, Wide Guard, Protect, Stone Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Machamp?
Machamp is frequently paired with Oranguru, Ninetales-Alola, Pidgeot-Mega, Camerupt-Mega. 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 `200/252/0/0/56/0`. This configuration accounts for 17.547% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Machamp?
Machamp is most effectively run with the ability **No Guard** (99.462%) and the item **Iapapa Berry** (37.716%).

### What is the most common role for Machamp?
Based on common item usage (Iapapa Berry), Machamp often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Machamp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - 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).*