Machamp appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler. Seeing as it has more than two arms and blue skin, Machamp might also be based on a Hindu god, perhaps Shiva or Vishnu.
Machamp may be a combination of macho (Spanish for overly masculine or chauvinist) and champion. Macho has come to mean tough or masculine in English. Akin to Mr. Mime, the masculine attribute has no reflection on gender assignment, as both species can be male and female; however, Machop’s evolutionary line does have a 3:1 male:female ratio, making the species predominantly—but not entirely—male. The name may also incorporate the term Mach, referring to the high speeds at which Machamp can dole out its powerful punches.
Kairiky is a corruption of 怪力 kairiki (superhuman strength). It is worth noting that kairiki is the Japanese name of Strength.
No: 068
English Name: Machamp
Japanese Name: Kairiki
Generation: 1
Type: Fighting
Species: Superpower Pokémon
Abilities: Guts, No Guard, Steadfast (hidden ability)
Evolution: Machop > Machoke > Machamp
Machamp is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon with four well-muscled arms. Its skin is bluish gray, and it has red eyes and pale yellow lips. On its head, there are three, brown ridges right above its eyes. It has two arms on each side of its body: a pair located in the normal position, and another pair directly above that attaches on the top of the shoulders. It has black markings that resemble briefs along with a golden power-save belt. Its legs have considerable muscle tone, and its feet have two toes.
Machamp punches extremely fast, throwing five hundred punches a second. With only one hand, it can move a mountain. Because of its four arms, it can hit from a multitude of angles and pin all of its foe’s limbs at once. However, it has poor dexterity, and cannot handle delicate work without its arms becoming tangled. It is a rash Pokémon that rushes into action without forethought. Machamp can be found living in the mountains
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.
Pokemon Blue: Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.
Pokemon Yellow: One arm alone can move mountains. Using all four arms, this Pokémon fires off awesome punches.
Pokemon Stadium: Among its fighting moves is a simultaneous volley of an uppercut, hook, straight and Karate Chop from its four arms.
Pokemon Gold: It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
Pokemon Silver: It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.
Pokemon Crystal: With four arms that react more quickly than it can think, it can execute many punches at once.
Pokemon Stadium 2: It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
Pokemon Ruby: Machamp has the power to hurl anything aside. However, trying to do any work requiring care and dexterity causes its arms to get tangled. This Pokémon tends to leap into action before it thinks.
Pokemon Sapphire: Machamp is known as the Pokémon that has mastered every kind of martial arts. If it grabs hold of the foe with its four arms, the battle is all but over. The hapless foe is thrown far over the horizon.
Pokemon Emerald: It is impossible to defend against punches and chops doled out by its four arms. Its fighting spirit flares up when it faces a tough opponent.
Pokemon FireRed: Its four ruggedly developed arms can launch a flurry of 1,000 punches in just two seconds.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.
Pokemon Diamond:It punches with its four arms at blinding speed. It can launch 1,000 punches in two seconds.
Pokemon Pearl: It can knock a train flying with a punch. However, it is terrible at delicate work using its fingers.
Pokemon Platinum: Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed.
Pokemon HeartGold: It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.
Pokemon Black: Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed.
Pokemon White: Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed.
Pokemon Black 2: Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed.
pokemon White 2: Its four muscled arms slam foes with powerful punches and chops at blinding speed.
Pokemon X: Its four ruggedly developed arms can launch a flurry of 1,000 punches in just two seconds.
Pokemon Y: It uses its four powerful arms to pin the limbs of its foe, then throws the victim over the horizon.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Machamp has the power to hurl anything aside. However, trying to do any work requiring care and dexterity causes its arms to get tangled. This Pokémon tends to leap into action before it thinks.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Machamp is known as the Pokémon that has mastered every kind of martial arts. If it grabs hold of the foe with its four arms, the battle is all but over. The hapless foe is thrown far over the horizon.
Pokemon SUN: It unleashes megaton-level punches that send opponents flying clear over the horizon.
Pokemon MOON: It can lift heavy loads with the greatest of ease. It can even heft dump trucks. But its clumsy fingers prevent it from doing any precision work.
