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.
As a result of its continual workouts, it has developed tremendous power. It uses that power to help people with their work.
It willingly assists with hard labor because it knows the work is good training for its muscles.
Machoke Weakness
Machoke's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Standard number of weaknesses for the Fighting typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cosmog (Lake Of The Moone Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x145-170%KO Moonblast 2x92-108%KO Psychic 2x130-153%KO Fly 2x66-77% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x82-97% Psychic 2x39-46% Dazzling Gleam 2x52-62% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Salamence builds →Fly 2x115-135%KO Zen Headbutt 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x77-91% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Metagross builds →Psychic 2x95-112%KO Zen Headbutt 2x102-120%KO Psyshock 2x85-101%KO Aerial Ace 2x51-61% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x75-89% Psychic 2x61-72% Acrobatics 2x46-54% Gust 2x43-50% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Machoke for 46-54%. Starmie's Hydro Pump also KOs at 98-116%.
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Gliscor builds →Earthquake46-54% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
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 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin15-18% Ice Beam53-63% Thunderbolt53-63% Hydro Pump98-116%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x145-170%KO Shadow Ball43-50% Thunderbolt48-57% Moonblast 2x152-179%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Staraptor builds →U Turn16-19% Close Combat55-65% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Counter and 12 more.
Sun & Moon Machoke Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
STAB runs through Focus Blast and Close Combat for the basics, but Machoke's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Dark and Dragon hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Machoke in Sun & Moon
high spawn rates for Machoke across 2 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Machoke in Sun & Moon
The path to Machoke starts with Machop at Lv. 9-44 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MachopTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyRoute 2MoonIn-game trade Lv.9 RouteEarlyTrade for (give Spearow)Route 2SunIn-game trade Lv.9 RouteEarlyTrade for (give Spearow)
Step 2Machoke ✓Vast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4430%Lateor 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 Sun & Moon, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Alakazam (Psychic), and Clefable (Fairy) when using Machoke. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
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