Shadow Pokémon may not seem like good options to take into battle, but some of them can do real damage to opponents. Shadow Machamp is a good example of a Shadow Pokémon that can deal some real damage in a fight. Players need to know the best moves to equip the fighter with to take advantage of the power of this Pokémon and other powerful monsters like it.
Best moves for Shadow Machamp in Pokémon GO
Shadow Machamp is a solely Fighting-type Pokémon, which means that most of its strong attacks will also be Fighting-type. Players should keep this in mind when choosing which moves to use.
Note: Moves with an asterisk (*) benefit from Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) and will deal increased damage.
Shadow Machamp's best offensive moves
| Charged/Quick | Move Name | Move Type | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | Counter* | Fighting | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Charged | Dynamic Punch* | Fighting | 90 | -18.5 | 40 |
Shadow Machamp's best defensive moves
| Charged/Quick | Move Name | Move Type | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | Counter* | Fighting | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Charged | Dynamic Punch* | Fighting | 90 | -18.5 | 40 |
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All possible Shadow Machamp moves in Pokémon GO
Quick Attacks
| Move Name | Move Type | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karate Chop* (Elite TM only) | Fighting | 8 | 12.5 | 12 |
| Counter* | Fighting | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Bullet Punch* | Steel | 9 | 11.1 | 10 |
Charged Attacks
| Move Name | Move Type | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Slide | Rock | 80 | -18.5 | 29.6 |
| Stone Edge (Elite TM only) | Rock | 100 | -43.5 | 43.5 |
| Payback (Elite TM only) | Dark | 100 | -45.5 | 45.5 |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | -23.8 | 33.3 |
| Close Combat* | Fighting | 100 | -43.5 | 52.2 |
| Dynamic Punch* | Fighting | 90 | -18.5 | 40 |
| Cross Chop* | Fighting | 50 | -33.3 | 40 |
| Submission* (Elite TM only) | Fighting | 60 | -22.7 | 32.7 |
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Published: Aug 18, 2022 01:41 pm