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Machamp 93.3%

Im reposting cuz i really want to know your opinion before power it up.

I evolved a Machamp 93.3% IVs, but it comes with Karate Chop/Stone Edge which is rated B for attack. Considering his IV and the machamps buff, should i power it up or wait for other with Cross Chop and lower IV? how bad is Stone Edge for him? Machops are very very rare here.

To finish, he have 15 attack,15 defense and 12 stamina, so his stats go to 249 attack, 177 defense and 192 stamina, looks good. He is at level 20 (1638cp) and at level 30 will reach 2457cp.

Really sad, i was crossing fingers for a full fight moveset Karate Chop/Cross Chop.

Thanks.

Asked by TheFocke8 years 5 months ago
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In my oppinion, moveset is way more important than IVs.

But here, the problem is different: Machamp has no good moveset at all. Karate Chop ist really weak, Stone Edge seems to be ok, but misses stab.
I have got a Machamp with Karate Chop, its a funny animation, but it is simply to weak, there is only little damage done to snorlax, his want-to-be-victem. I don't use this guy.

I think, he is not really worth powering up. I suggest, you go out and look for a gym to test him for yourself, if not convinced.

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True, such a low damage. What about a Hitmonlee Rock Smash/Brick Break for offense? i have one 80% IVs.

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It's a combination that i don't like as attacker: Slow quick attack with multiple week charged attacks. This does not match to my attacking style. When dodging, it is only one attack per dodge, when not dodging, cooldown is so long, that dodging charged attacks could be difficult.
At the moment, there is no fighting pkm which i would invest stardust into. :-(

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Yep, really theres not a good fight poke. Well, i think i will build a snorlax Lick/Body Slam, its my attacking style cuz i can hit 3/4 times before dodge and charge a Body Slam fast. What you think? now he got 10 more attack, i have one 7 attack, 15 defense and 15 stamina, it will be 197 attack, not that bad and useful for defense too cuz of his high CP and BS.

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Way to go bro. u won't regret it after powering him up. So much better than zh/hb

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i dont think is worth, because Machamp's quick move is not that good and only his Cross Chop makes real difference, is strong pokemon, but lackluster. It's a waste of stardust with this move set =/

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I use a Rhydon with the quick move Rock Smash for fighting Snorlax/normal types now. Machamp is weak to psychic and Snorlax usually has zen headbutt. If you're using Rhydon, just beware of Snorlax with Earthquake.

Pinsir with Rock Smash/X-scissor are also quite good at fighting normals.

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by Impala 8 years 5 months ago

DONT POWER UP MACHAMP. QUICK ATTACKS REALLY REALL Y SUCKS.

DONT EVOLVE MACHOP, KEEP CANDIES AND DUST FOR WHEN THEY CHANGE MACHAMP ATTACKS (HOPEFULLY WITH GEN 2)

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Machamp with KC/CC is going to be great against one of the best of Generation 2, Tyranitar (doubly weak to fighting).

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Have you all actually tried tried machamp? I have. It's not nearly as bad as people say, it's pretty good. I have a 2400ish with KC/SE. I think people read it sucks and never try it themselves. I used it to prestige lapras even before it was buffed.

It may not be the absolute best but it's not nearly the shit ball that people make him out to be. Plus he looks completely bad ass! I love seeing him in my line up.

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I couldn't agree more. I've had an average Machamp stored with Karate Chop / Submission and after the buff I tried it and performed pretty well against Snorlax, Lapras and Rhydon. I have another one with Karate Chop / Cross Chop and won't hesitate to power him up. People need to start experimenting instead of assuming what they read or hear is the absolute truth.

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