Machamp with five other Pokémon appeared in Pokémon Go. Machamp is definitely a difficult Pokémon to defeat, but like any other difficult Pokémon, Machamp also has its own vulnerabilities that can be used against it with the best counter moves. We will discuss the best possible raid counters and move sets to defeat Machamp in Pokémon Go.

Machamp in Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go Machamp
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Machamp is a Fighting type Pokémon which evolved from Machoke. Machamp is extremely vulnerable to Flying, psychic, And Fairy moves, making it easy for opponents to defeat Machamp. But strategy and the correct use of moves will still remain the key factor in defeating Machamp during battle raids.

Machamp moves

Machamp is definitely a tough Pokémon to defeat in solo raids because Machamp has access to a wide range of moves that he can effectively use against enemies. Quick moves like Bullet fist And Counter along with charged moves such as Dynamic punch strong slam, rock slide, close combat and cross chop can give enemies a hard time.

The best counters against Machamp in Pokémon Go

These are the best movesets and counters available to effectively defeat Machamp during battle raids in Pokémon Go.

The best Machoke moveset in Pokemon GO
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  • Mewdue: Psycho / Psystrike cut
  • Hoopa: Confusion / Psychic
  • Lazio: Zen / Psychic head
  • Alakazam: Confusion / Psychic
  • Moltres: Wing Attack / Sky Attack
  • Tapu Lele: Confusion / future vision
  • Speon: Confusion / Psychic
  • Metagross: Zen / Psychic head
  • Ho-oh: Extra Sensory / Brave Bird
  • Gardevoir: Confusion / Psychic
  • Azelf: Extrasensory / Brave Bird
  • Xurkitree: Sparkle / Dazzling glow
  • Rayquaza: Air blast / hurricane
  • Gallade: Confusion / Psychic
  • Performer: Confusion / Psychic
  • Braviario: Air Cut / Brave Bird
  • Zacian: metal claw / rough
  • Yveltal: Gust / hurricane
  • Lugia: Extrasensory / Aeroblast
  • Beheyem: Confusion / Psychic
  • Honchkrow: Attack caught / sky
  • Tornado: Air blast / hurricane
  • Togekiss: Charm / dazzling glow
  • Jirachi: Confusion / Psychic
  • Lazia: Zen / Psychic head
  • Meloetta: Confusion / Schock
  • Zapdos: Charging range / Drill caught
  • Tearer: Wing Attack / Brave Bird
  • Vittini: Confusion / Psychic
  • Celebi: Confusion / Psychic
  • Tornado: Air blast / hurricane
  • Delfox: Zen / Psychic head

These are the best movesets and counters available to effectively defeat Machamp during battle raids in Pokémon Go. Shadow Pokémon were not included in this list due to the high construction costs. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use the ones you already have, as they are the best for countering Machamp.

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