Stats & Training
Attack and HP carry most of Machoke's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired.
The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength.
Machoke Weakness
Machoke's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying and Psychic. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Scyther Bug | C | |
 Golbat Poison | D | |
 Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x71-84% Peck 2x30-37% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | D | |
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x59-70% Air Cutter 2x49-59% Peck 2x37-44% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x63-75% Aerial Ace 2x63-75% | ||
 Yanma Bug | C | |
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x73-87% Wing Attack 2x51-60% Air Cutter 2x48-57% Aerial Ace 2x51-60% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chatot builds →Fly 2x63-75% Chatter 2x68-81% Pluck 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x43-51% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x45-54% Gust 2x45-54% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
Yanma Bug | C | |
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x76-89% Wing Attack 2x52-62% Air Cutter 2x50-59% Aerial Ace 2x52-62% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chatot builds →Fly 2x66-78% Chatter 2x71-84% Pluck 2x46-54% Aerial Ace 2x46-54% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x48-57% Gust 2x48-57% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x63-75% Aerial Ace 2x63-75% | ||
 Girafarig NormalPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Girafarig builds →Psybeam 2x66-78% Confusion 2x52-61% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x80-94% Fly 2x54-64% Air Slash 2x73-86% Pluck 2x37-44% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x73-86% Wing Attack 2x49-58% Air Cutter 2x47-56% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chatot builds →Fly 2x63-75% Chatter 2x68-81% Pluck 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x42-50% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x75-88% Air Slash 2x44-52% Air Cutter 2x36-43% Aerial Ace 2x50-60% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x67-79% Aerial Ace 2x67-79% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Girafarig builds →Psychic 2x93-110%KO Psybeam 2x68-81% Confusion 2x52-62% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x83-98% Fly 2x54-64% Zen Headbutt 2x32-38% Air Slash 2x75-88% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x75-88% Wing Attack 2x50-60% Air Cutter 2x48-57% Aerial Ace 2x50-60% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Dragonite can KO Machoke with Outrage (128-150%). Azelf threatens a KO with Explosion (97-114%). Staraptor deals 83-98% with Double-Edge.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed57-67% Outrage128-150%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Azelf builds →Explosion97-114%KO U Turn14-16% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Staraptor builds →Close Combat55-65% U Turn16-19% Double Edge83-98% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x144-169%KO Thunderbolt48-56% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Sitting between Machop and Machamp, Machoke is part of a chain that requires a trade. Not your typical level-up setup. So far, Sp.Def got the biggest boost (+25 from Machop). The final form adds another 100 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Machoke to get Machop eggs easily using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Counter and 10 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Machoke Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Machoke needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Noguard adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Dynamicpunch. Dark coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Machoke best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Payback
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Bullet Punch and Close Combat on Machoke. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and Focus Blast, they expand what Machoke can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Machoke in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Machoke's scattered across 20 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Machoke in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Machoke starts with Machop at Lv. 12-45 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MachopMt. Mortar - 1F NorthHeartGoldGrass Lv.13-15 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Mortar - 1F NorthSoulSilverGrass Lv.13-15 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.12 CaveUncommonEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.12 CaveUncommonEarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthHeartGoldGrass Lv.14 CaveUncommonEarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSoulSilverGrass Lv.14 CaveUncommonEarlyMt. Mortar - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.16 CaveUncommonMidMt. Mortar - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.16 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidMt. Mortar - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.28 CaveRareMidMt. Mortar - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.28 CaveRareMidGoldenrod CityHeartGoldIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Drowzee)Goldenrod CitySoulSilverIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Drowzee)
Step 2Machoke ✓Rock Tunnel - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.14 CaveRareEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.14 CaveRareEarlyCliff Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 CaveRareMidCliff Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 CaveRareMidCliff Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 CaveRareMidCliff Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 CaveRareMidCliff Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 CaveRareMidCliff Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 CaveRareMidMt. Mortar - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.32 CaveCommonLateMt. Mortar - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.32 CaveCommonLateCerulean Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.39-40 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayCerulean Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.39-40 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateNightCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateNightCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.39-42 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.39-42 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayCerulean Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateCerulean Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateCerulean Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.39-40 CaveRareLateNightCerulean Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.39-40 CaveRareLateNightor evolve from Machop (Step 1)
Machoke Guide
Machoke is meant to evolve into Machamp. At 405 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying) and Alakazam (Psychic) when using Machoke. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Guts increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment. That's the one you want on Machoke. Steadfast is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. No Guard works too if your team needs something different.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Machoke is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Machoke has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves