Is Machamp viable in Gen 2 OU?

Machamp is ranked #12 in Gen 2 OU with 17.53% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Machamp in Gen 2 OU?

The best counter for Machamp in Gen 2 OU is Zapdos with a 67.5% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Machamp include Zapdos, Snorlax.

What is the best counter for Machamp in Gen 2 OU?

Zapdos is the best counter for Machamp in Gen 2 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 67.5% of their encounters.

Machamp counters

Gen 2 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0068 Machamp

Fighting

USAGE 17.5% #12

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 130

DEF 80

SPA 65

SPD 85

SPE 55

BST505

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FlyingPsychicFairy

½×

BugRockDark

Moves

Cross Chop 100.0% Rock Slide 77.3% Rest 58.6% Sleep Talk 54.8% Curse 36.0% Ice Punch 21.5% Earthquake 12.8% Hidden Power Ghost 10.7%

Items

Leftovers 96.3% Miracle Berry 3.6% Scope Lens 0.0% Black Belt 0.0% Berserk Gene 0.0% Quick Claw 0.0% nothing 0.0% Mint Berry 0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Zapdos

ElectricFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

26.706

67.5% dies 9.06%

Snorlax

Normal SOFT CHECK

43.214

10.5% dies 4.67%

Ranked #12 with 17.53% usage. Sorted by reliability score.