Machamp

Machamp (Japanese: カイリキー Kairikī) is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Physiology
Machamp is a large four-armed Pokémon. Machamp's physical appearance is similar to Machoke's, except without the snout, red lines on its arms, and the belt.

Special abilities
Machamp will have the same ability it had when it was a Machoke. Guts increases Machamp's attack if it has a status effect. No Guard causes both Machamp's and the opponent's moves to hit more often. Using its heavy muscles, it is capable of punching its opponent clear over the horizon. One arm alone is said to be able to move mountains, Using all four arms it releases powerful punches. It swings its arms to rock the opponent with punches and chops from all angles. It uses for arms to pin its opponent's limbs and tosses them. If Machamp tries to do delicate work, its arms get tangled. It tends to leap into action before thinking. It is known to have mastered every possible form of Martial Arts. It punches with its four arms then builds up speed within that it can launch 1,000 punches in two seconds.

Evolution
Machoke evolves into Machamp when traded.

Anime


Machamp has mainly appeared under the ownership of Team Rocket's boss Giovanni.

Trivia

 * Machamp is one of the four Pokémon that have four arms, the others being Ledian, Graveler, and Cofagrigus.
 * All of Machamp's sprites in Generation III lack its belt.
 * Machamp was one of the first Pokémon to be featured in Pokkén Tournament. The other two being Lucario and Blaziken.

Origins
Machamp appears to be based off a bodybuilder whilst its name is a portmanteau of macho and champ.