Pokémon GO: How to Beat Gigantamax Machamp (Raid Guide)

Gigantamax Machamp is coming to Pokémon GO raids on May 26, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time as part of a special raid event. With a CP range of 1667-1746 (non-boosted), Machamp enters as a high-risk, high-reward challenge. Here's how to bring it down.

Machamp's Moveset

Machamp will use two randomly selected moves, one single-target and one that damages the whole team. Moves are tiered by risk:

Deadly: Close Combat (105) Stone Edge (100) Payback (95)

Dangerous: Dynamic Punch (85) Rock Slide (75)

Safe: Heavy Slam (75) Cross Chop (55) Submission (55)

Tip: If you encounter a Deadly combo, consider re-lobbying to avoid party wipes.

Best Counters

DPS (Damage Dealers)

Bring one solid DPS per trainer. Only attack during Max Phase unless filling a backup role.

D-Metagross: Zen Headbutt + Psychic (100%) D-Moltres: Wing Attack + Sky Attack (97%) D-Unfezant: Air Slash + Sky Attack (87%) D-Charizard: Air Slash + Blast Burn (86%) G-Gengar: Shadow Claw + Psychic (81%) G-Kingler: Metal Claw + Crabhammer (75%)

TANK (Energy Generators & Shields)

Best role for 1–2 trainers. Use fast moves to generate energy and redirect damage during Max Phase.

Blissey: Pound + Dazzling Gleam Venusaur: Vine Whip + Petal Blizzard Blastoise: Water Gun + Hydro Pump Raikou: Thunder Shock + Wild Charge Gengar: Shadow Claw + Psychic Zapdos: Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt

Key skill: Max Guard

HEALER Role

High-HP options like Blissey can act as healers. Use Max Spirit to heal your team. Good backup if no tank.

Blissey: Max Spirit 3 Metagross: Max Mindstorm 3 Blastoise: Max Guard 3

Key skill: Max Spirit

G-Max Move: G-Max Chi Strike

Machamp's G-Max Chi Strike raises critical hit ratio of its attacks and targets the whole group. Protect your team using Max Guard or phase-specific dodging.

Ideal Group Composition

2 Tanks 1 Healer 3 DPS

This is the standard balanced comp. Adjust based on player levels and whether Megas are used.

Raid Tips for Beginners

Pick 2 tanks or healers Pick 1–2 DPS Ask who will Guard, Attack, or Heal Upgrade and assign Max Skills beforehand Re-lobby if dangerous moves appear

Rewards & IVs

Max CP: 1746 (non-boosted) Shiny Available: Yes Boosted by: Cloudy Weather

Final Thoughts

Gigantamax Machamp is one of the most challenging raid bosses yet due to its critical-based G-Max attack and group-wide damage potential. Focus on coordination, bring energy-generating tanks, and use Max skills wisely. Victory favors teams who understand synergy.

Good luck hunting that shiny Gigantamax powerhouse!

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