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.

What is Machoke weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, 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.

How do you evolve Machoke?

In Diamond & Pearl, Machop evolves into Machoke at level 28. Machoke evolves into Machamp by trading. Machoke is a middle-stage evolution in the Machop line.

What is the best ability for Machoke?

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.

What role does Machoke play in battle?

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.

Machoke - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Attacker

DTier

45Speed · Slow

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP80

Attack100

Defense70

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def60

Speed45

Total405

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight70.5 kg

Base XP142

Abilities

GutsRare

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

No GuardTop Pick

Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

SteadfastHANot in game

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

MACHOKE’s boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy.

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.

Machoke Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)	Bug, Rock, Dark

Type ChartAvg

2Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score-1

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Flying Psychic

½xResist

Bug Rock Dark

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (5)

Normal Ice Rock Dark Steel

How to Beat Machoke in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Future SightLv. 43 Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Damage vs Machoke Future Sight 2x 109-129%KO Dream Eater 2x 91-107%KO Psychic 2x 82-97% Extrasensory 2x 73-87% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 1 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Machoke Fly 2x 92-109%KO Wing Attack 2x 61-72% Aerial Ace 2x 61-72% View Aerodactyl builds →
Mr. Mime Psychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 PsybeamLv. 25 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Machoke Dream Eater 2x 109-129%KO Psychic 2x 99-117%KO Psybeam 2x 72-85% Aerial Ace 2x 23-27% View Mr. Mime builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Dream Eater 2x 106-125%KO Psychic 2x 95-113%KO Confusion 2x 54-64% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Dream Eater 2x 70-83% Psychic 2x 63-74% Confusion 2x 36-42% View Solrock builds →

Diamond & Pearl 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

3 Forms

#066Machop

Level 28

#067Machoke

Trade

#068Machamp

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Machop

Fighting

Machoke

Fighting

Machamp

Fighting

80+10

90+10

ATK

100+20

130+30

DEF

70+20

80+10

SP.ATK

50+15

65+15

SP.DEF

60+25

85+25

SPE

45+10

55+10

BST

305D-Tier

405D-Tier+100

505C-Tier+100

ROLE

Trick Room

Attacker

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Easy

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 9 more.

Egg Groups

Humanshape

Gender

♂75.0%♀25.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

12moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl 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

Experimental

Physical Sweeper

Ability

No Guard

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Machoke

Adamant+ATK

Machoke best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

Dynamic PunchSTAB
PaybackCoverage
Ice Punch
Bullet Punch

Recommended Teammates

JirachiDecent

LatiasDecent

EmpoleonDecent

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

Lv 1

Focus Energy

———30Normal

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

Lv 7

Focus Energy

———30Normal

Lv 10

Karate Chop

—5010025Fighting

Lv 13

Foresight

D——40Normal

Lv 19

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Lv 22

Revenge-4

—6010010Fighting

Lv 25

Vital Throw-1

—70—10Fighting

Lv 32

Submission

—808025Fighting

Lv 36

Wake-Up Slap

—6010010Fighting

Lv 40

Cross Chop

B100805Fighting

Lv 44

Scary Face

D—9010Normal

Lv 51

Dynamic Punch

S100505Fighting

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM08

Bulk Up

D——20Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

D120855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

D9510015Fire

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM52

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TM01

Focus Punch-3

B15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM66

Payback

S5010010Dark

TM84

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM08

Rock Climb

—908520Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

B759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

C4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609510Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

A——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Bullet Punch+1

A4010030Steel

Egg

Close Combat

B1201005Fighting

Egg

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Egg

Encore

C—1005Normal

Egg

Fire Punch

C7510015Fire

Egg

Ice Punch

S7510015Ice

Egg

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Egg

Meditate

———40Psychic

Egg

Rock Slide

B759010Rock

Egg

Rolling Kick

—608515Fighting

Egg

Smelling Salts

—7010010Normal

Egg

Thunder Punch

C7510015Electric

Tutor Moves

Machoke can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Machoke in Diamond & Pearl

48 encounter spots for Machoke at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Machoke in Diamond & Pearl

To get Machoke, start by catching Machop through walking encounters at Lv. 5-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Machop
Route 207
PearlGrass Lv.5-7 Route
CommonEarly
Route 207
DiamondGrass Lv.5-7 Route
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.13 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.13 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.15-16 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.15-16 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.13 Cave
UncommonEarly
Morning
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.13 Cave
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 208
PearlGrass Lv.16-17 Route
UncommonMid
Route 208
DiamondGrass Lv.16-17 Route
UncommonMid
Route 210 - North
PearlGrass Lv.25-26 Route
UncommonMid
Route 210 - North
DiamondGrass Lv.25-26 Route
UncommonMid
Train until Level 28
Step 2Machoke ✓
Route 210 - North
DiamondGrass Lv.26 Route
UncommonMid
Route 210 - North
PearlGrass Lv.26 Route
UncommonMid
Route 211 - East
PearlGrass Lv.27-28 Route
UncommonMid
Route 211 - East
DiamondGrass Lv.27-28 Route
UncommonMid
Victory Road - 1F
PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Victory Road - 1F
DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Victory Road - B1F
DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Victory Road - B1F
PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Mt. Coronet - B1F
PearlGrass Lv.31 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - B1F
DiamondGrass Lv.31 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Route 216 Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.31 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Route 216 Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.31 Cave
UncommonLate
Route 216
PearlGrass Lv.33-34 Route
UncommonLate
Route 216
DiamondGrass Lv.33-34 Route
UncommonLate
Acuity Lakefront
DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Water
UncommonLate
Acuity Lakefront
PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Water
UncommonLate
Route 217
PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Route
UncommonLate
Route 217
DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Route
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 2F
DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 2F
PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 3F
PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 3F
DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 4F
PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 4F
DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 5F
PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 5F
DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Summit
PearlGrass Lv.39-40 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Summit
DiamondGrass Lv.39-40 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Top Cave
DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Top Cave
PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 6F
PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 6F
DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 7F
PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 7F
DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave
UncommonLate
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
CommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
CommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
CommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
CommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Exit Area
PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
CommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Exit Area
DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
CommonPost
Route 226
PearlGrass Lv.53 Route
UncommonPost
Route 226
DiamondGrass Lv.53 Route
UncommonPost
Stark Mountain - Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.56 Volcano
UncommonPost
Stark Mountain - Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.56 Volcano
UncommonPost
Stark Mountain - Interior
PearlGrass Lv.58 Volcano
UncommonPost
Stark Mountain - Interior
DiamondGrass Lv.58 Volcano
UncommonPost
Route 225
PearlGrass Lv.51 Route
RarePost
Route 225
DiamondGrass Lv.51 Route
RarePost
or 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 Diamond & Pearl, 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.
In Diamond & Pearl, Machop evolves into Machoke at level 28. Machoke evolves into Machamp by trading. Machoke is a middle-stage evolution in the Machop line.
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

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Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Wing Attack 2x 66-78% View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Confusion 2x 56-66% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Confusion 2x 40-48% View Solrock builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 9 Damage vs Machoke Wing Attack 2x 56-66% View Staravia builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Peck 2x 34-42% View Doduo builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Wing Attack 2x 61-73% View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Confusion 2x 51-61% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Confusion 2x 38-45% View Solrock builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 15 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Wing Attack 2x 54-65% Pluck 2x 54-65% Peck 2x 34-41% View Murkrow builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 11 Damage vs Machoke Gust 2x 34-41% View Drifloon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Psychic 2x 84-99% Extrasensory 2x 75-90% Confusion 2x 49-59% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Fly 2x 94-111%KO Wing Attack 2x 65-77% View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Psychic 2x 97-114%KO Confusion 2x 55-65% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Psychic 2x 65-77% Confusion 2x 39-46% View Solrock builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Machoke Fly 2x 75-90% Wing Attack 2x 53-62% Air Cutter 2x 49-59% Pluck 2x 53-62% View Golbat builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Dream Eater 2x 94-111%KO Psychic 2x 84-99% Extrasensory 2x 75-90% Confusion 2x 49-59% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 1 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Machoke Fly 2x 94-111%KO Wing Attack 2x 65-77% Aerial Ace 2x 65-77% View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Dream Eater 2x 107-127%KO Psychic 2x 97-114%KO Confusion 2x 55-65% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Dream Eater 2x 73-87% Psychic 2x 65-77% Confusion 2x 39-46% View Solrock builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Machoke Fly 2x 75-90% Wing Attack 2x 53-62% Air Cutter 2x 49-59% Pluck 2x 53-62% View Golbat builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Dream Eater 2x 91-108%KO Psychic 2x 82-97% Extrasensory 2x 74-87% Confusion 2x 46-55% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 1 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Machoke Fly 2x 91-108%KO Wing Attack 2x 62-74% Aerial Ace 2x 62-74% View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Dream Eater 2x 104-124%KO Psychic 2x 96-113%KO Confusion 2x 54-63% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Machoke Dream Eater 2x 69-82% Psychic 2x 62-74% Confusion 2x 35-42% View Solrock builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Machoke Fly 2x 74-87% Wing Attack 2x 51-61% Air Cutter 2x 49-58% Pluck 2x 51-61% View Golbat builds →

Dragonite DragonFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Extreme Speed OutrageSTAB Dragon Dance Fire Punch Damage vs Machoke Extreme Speed 57-67% Outrage 128-150%KO View Dragonite builds →
Azelf Psychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Explosion Stealth Rock TauntUtility U Turn Damage vs Machoke Explosion 97-114%KO U Turn 14-16% View Azelf builds →
Staraptor NormalFlying	C
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves Brave Bird Close Combat U Turn Double Edge Damage vs Machoke Close Combat 55-65% U Turn 16-19% Double Edge 83-98% View Staraptor builds →
Gardevoir PsychicFairy	C
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves PsychicSTAB WishRecovery Will O Wisp Thunderbolt Damage vs Machoke Psychic 2x 144-169%KO Thunderbolt 48-56% View Gardevoir builds →