Machoke (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0066: Machop	Pokémon	#0068: Machamp →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Machoke (disambiguation).

Machoke Superpower Pokémon ゴーリキー Goriky #0067 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Guts or No GuardGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Steadfast Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 75% male, 25% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Machoke 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 155.4 lbs. 70.5 kg Machoke 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 146 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Machoke 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Machoke (Japanese: ゴーリキー Goriky) is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Machop starting at level 28 and evolves into Machamp when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord.

(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)

Biology

Machoke is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon covered in blue-gray skin (purple prior to Generation VI). It has a vaguely reptilian face with a short snout, narrow red eyes, and four pointed teeth visible inside its mouth. Two of these teeth are in the upper jaw, while two are in the lower jaw. On top of its head are three brown ridges. Its arms are muscular with dark red, vertical stripes on them. The lower part of its body has black markings that resemble briefs. It is always seen wearing a black and gold power-save belt resembling a championship belt. It possesses large pectoral muscles that protrude slightly over its belt.

Machoke is a Pokémon of immense strength. Its muscles are as hard as steel, and it is capable of lifting extremely heavy objects with only one finger. Machoke's body is powerful enough to never get tired. Machoke is a popular Pokémon used as a motif for sculptures. In spite of this, it is modest and often helps people with manual labor. The belt it wears regulates its strength, but Machoke removes it when facing a truly powerful opponent. It can be found in the mountains, where it trains daily. In Generation II, Vital Throw was its signature move.

Evolution

Machoke evolves from Machop and evolves into Machamp.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Machop  Fighting

→

First Evolution Machoke  Fighting

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Second Evolution Machamp  Fighting

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #067 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power save belt to be able to regulate its motions. Blue Yellow The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this Pokémon would be unstoppable. Stadium Although it is incredibly strong, it is always modest. It restrains its strength with a power-save belt.

Generation II Johto #141 Gold It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired. Silver The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength. Crystal This tough Pokémon always stays in the zone. Its muscles become thicker after every battle. Stadium 2 It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #074 Kanto #067 Ruby Machoke's thoroughly toned muscles possess the hardness of steel. This Pokémon has so much strength, it can easily hold aloft a sumo wrestler on just one finger. Sapphire Machoke undertakes bodybuilding every day even as it helps people with tough, physically demanding labor. On its days off, this Pokémon heads to the fields and mountains to exercise and train. Emerald A belt is worn by a Machoke to keep its overwhelming power under control. Because it is so dangerous, no one has ever removed the belt. FireRed Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods. LeafGreen Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions.

Generation IV Sinnoh #041 Johto #143 Diamond Machoke's boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy. Pearl It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs. Platinum It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people. HeartGold It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired. SoulSilver The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength.

Generation V Unova #— Black It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people. White Black 2 It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #058 Hoenn #076 X Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions. Y It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs. Omega Ruby Machoke's thoroughly toned muscles possess the hardness of steel. This Pokémon has so much strength, it can easily hold aloft a sumo wrestler on just one finger. Alpha Sapphire Machoke undertakes bodybuilding every day even as it helps people with tough, physically demanding labor. On its days off, this Pokémon heads to the fields and mountains to exercise and train.

Generation VII Alola  S  M : #096 Alola  US  UM : #118 Kanto #067 Sun As a result of its continual workouts, it has developed tremendous power. It uses that power to help people with their work. Moon It willingly assists with hard labor because it knows the work is good training for its muscles. Ultra Sun When it encounters an enemy that's truly mighty, this Pokémon removes the power-save belt from its waist and unleashes its full power. Ultra Moon A popular motif for sculptures, its incredibly well-developed muscles have captured the imagination of many an artist. Let's Go Pikachu The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this Pokémon would be unstoppable. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #139 Sinnoh #041 Hisui #155 Sword Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions. Shield Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods. Brilliant Diamond Machoke's boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy. Shining Pearl It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that kind of strength, it helps people do heavy jobs. Legends: Arceus A sturdy creature boasting a robust physique and boundless stamina. Loves training above all else and voluntarily assists with tasks such as construction and clearing land.

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Machoke in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Victory Road Blue (Japan) Victory Road Yellow Victory Road Trade Cubone in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)*

Generation II Gold Silver Rock Tunnel, Mt. Mortar Crystal Mt. Mortar, Mt. Silver Cave, Rock TunnelMorningDay

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Machop Emerald Evolve Machop FireRed LeafGreen Cerulean Cave, Mt. Ember, Victory Road Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 210, 211, 216, 217, 225, and 226, Stark Mountain, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Acuity Lakefront Platinum Routes 210, 211, 225, and 226, Mt. Coronet HeartGold SoulSilver Cliff Cave, Mt. Mortar, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel Safari Zone (Wasteland, defaultDay, and with 5 Peak points) Pal Park Mountain

Generation V Black Trade, Event White Evolve Machop Black 2 White 2 Trade

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Fighting) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Machop

Generation VII Sun Moon Vast Poni Canyon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Vast Poni Canyon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Victory Road

Generation VIII Sword Shield Axew's Eye, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness, Hammerlocke Hills Dusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Routes 210, 211, 216, 217, 225, and 226, Stark Mountain, Mount Coronet, Victory Road, Acuity Lakefront Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Whiteout Cave, Sunlit Cavern (After obtaining TM97 (Defog)) Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: near Obsidian Falls Cobalt Coastlands: near Ginkgo Landing (additional ), Castaway Shore Coronet Highlands: Bolderoll Ravine, near Cloudcap Pass, massive mass outbreaks Alabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls, Arena's Approach, Snowfall Hot Spring, massive mass outbreaks

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Machop

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Machop Trozei! Secret Storage 15, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Fiery Field (17F-25F), Buried Relic (B80F-B87F) Ranger Dusk Factory

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Aegis Cave (Rock B2F-B3F, Steel B1F-B4F, Pit B1F-B3F) MD Sky Aegis Cave (Rock B2F-B3F, Steel B1F-B4F, Pit B1F-B3F) Ranger: SoA Cargo Ship Rumble Rocky Cave (Normal Mode C & A, Advanced Mode B & A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Sunny Seashore Conquest Evolve Machop Rumble U Melodious Woodland: A Lively Concert

Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Mo Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab (All Areas, Entrance Boss)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Gengar Sea, Aegislash Sea, Lugia Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Arceus Sea, Charizard SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Fiery Field (8F-16F), Buried Relic (40F-49F)

Cross-Generation Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 247 Masters EX Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & MachopEgg Café ReMix Complete Comfey Fruity Sandwich recipe

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Machoke	English	United States	38	September 25, 2004
BW	Trade for Evolution! Machoke	Japanese	Japan	30	October 10 to November 28, 2010

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	30	March 9 to 18, 2020
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	30	March 19 to 25, 2020
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17	February 1 to 28, 2021
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17	February 27 to 28, 2021

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Berry (100%)
Yellow
FireRed	LeafGreen	Focus Band (5%)
Sun	Moon
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Sword	Shield
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		Normal Tumblestone (40%) Ball of Mud (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 13/15 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

Machoke is available in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 1212 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100100% 20 1616 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20 2020 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2424 Vital Throw Fighting Physical 07070 00——% 10 3131 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100100% 15 3636 Dual Chop Dragon Physical 04040 09090% 15 4242 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00——% 20 4848 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 5454 Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 05050% 5 6060 Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100100 08080% 5 6666 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  1 10 Tackle Normal Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 30 6 15 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 11 20 Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 18 28 Double Hit Normal Status — — — —% —% 10 22 32 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 25 35 Bulk Up Fighting Status — — — —% —% 10 34 45 Double-Edge Normal Physical 100 120 80 100% 100% 5 43 54 Close Combat Fighting Physical 100 120 80 100% 100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM75 TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR14 TR14 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR48 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR79 TR79 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Machoke in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Machoke in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Heavy Slam Steel Physical — 100% 10 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Power Trick Psychic Status — —% 10 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 Submission* Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Tickle^ Normal Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Machoke in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Machoke in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Coaching Fighting Status — —% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP  Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  LA Bulk Up Fighting Status — — — —% —% 10 LA Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 75 45 100% 100% 20 LA Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10 LA Flamethrower Fire Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Focus Energy Normal Status — — — —% —% 20 LA Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10 LA Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Rest Psychic Status — — — —% —% 10 LA Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90 60 90% 100% 10 LA Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 LA Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Fissure Ground Physical 0000— 030}}30% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Foresight × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Karate Chop × Fighting Physical 05050 100}}100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Meditate × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Power Trick Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Role Play Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Rolling Kick × Fighting Physical 06060 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Smelling Salts × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Wake-Up Slap × Fighting Physical 07070 100}}100% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Mt. Discipline Phrases 51%-100% HP If it's all about power, no one gets the better of me! 26%-50% HP This isn't looking good. My health is down by half. 1%-25% HP I'm useless... There's not an ounce of power left... Level up Leveled! I can feel the power welling up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Battle Weepinbell Connected to: Weepinbell, Darumaka Connection Orb Set: 14 Phrases Normal I have to show off my muscles! Macho! Low HP (< 50%) Argh… I can't flex my muscles… Choke-choke…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Fighting Poké Assist: Fighting Field move: (Crush ×2) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 52 Max. exp.: 62 Browser entry R-081 Machoke takes pride in its strong body. It has no trouble crushing big Boulders.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Fighting Poké Assist: Fighting Field move: (Tackle ×2) Browser entry R-162 It attacks by throwing punches and launching shock waves.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 75 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Wake-Up Slap Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Guts Ability 2: Thrust Ability 3: Bodyguard Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★ Evolves from Machop when its Attack is 86 or higher Evolves into Machamp when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment Range: 3 Perfect Links: Isa, Masatoshi, and Tadatsune
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fighting Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #344 Stabilize Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 177 Base Defense: 125 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 or Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Karate Chop Charged Attacks: Submission, Brick Break, Dynamic Punch*, Cross Chop†, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Machoke evolves from Machop starting at level 28 and evolves into Machamp when traded. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Machoke can also evolve into Machamp when exposed to a Linking Cord.

Unevolved Machop  Fighting

Level 28 →

First Evolution Machoke  Fighting

Trade → Linking Cord  LA  only →

Second Evolution Machamp  Fighting

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Machoke images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Machoke in Pokémon the Series: XY

Major appearances

In Chikorita's Big Upset, a Machoke was a member of a group of wild Fighting-type Pokémon that roamed the streets of a city as a gang. It befriended Chikorita after she defeated its leader, a Primeape, and became the new gang leader.

In Wobbu-Palooza!, a festival crasher used a Machoke to disrupt the Wobbuffet Festival. However, it wound up being repelled by Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket.

In Turning Over A New Bayleef, Haruno's Machoke helped her with her gardening and was responsible for finding Bayleef when she was washed away in some rapids.

In Machoke, Machoke Man, Chuck used a Machoke in his Gym battle against Ash. It was defeated by Bayleef after almost defeating her with Submission.

In Pop Goes The Sneasel, a Machoke was protecting the flame of Ho-Oh at a shrine.

In Hoenn Alone!, a captain used a Machoke to help passengers on his boat with any problems they have.

In Sitting Psyduck, Emily's Machoke chased after her runaway Psyduck.

In Bibarel Gnaws Best!, the expert stonecutter owns multiple Machoke. They served as construction workers under the supervision of Isis.

In a flashback in Lost Leader Strategy!, Maylene used a Machoke in her Gym battle with Paul, but it was defeated by Honchkrow. In A Triple Fighting Chance!, Maylene used Machoke during her Gym battle against Ash. It battled Staravia and was defeated.

In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, Kenny used a Machoke in the Performance Stage of the Sandalstraw Contest. It helped its Trainer move on to the next stage.

In Showdown at the Shalour Gym!, Korrina used a Machoke in her Gym battle against Ash. It battled Fletchinder, but it was defeated.

Minor appearances

Machoke debuted in The Punchy Pokémon, where one fought Ash's Primeape during the P1 Grand Prix.

A Machoke appeared in a flashback in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion.

A Machoke appeared in Showdown at Dark City, under the ownership of one of the Trainers at Yas Gym.

A Machoke appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.

In Princess vs. Princess, a Machoke competed in the Queen of the Princess Festival.

In Riddle Me This, a Machoke at the Pokémon Lab was targeted by Team Rocket.

In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Machoke for her circus.

In Shell Shock!, an expedition crew led by Nurse Joy owns two Machoke. They rescued Ash, his friends, and the crew from a runaway boulder heading for them.

In Stage Fight!, a Machoke was part of a showboat stage show.

In Navel Maneuvers, Danny's Machoke helped him carve a sled that he used during his second challenge against Ash. It reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

In The Power of One, a Machoke sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In Wired for Battle!, a Machoke was in Muramasa's dojo.

In Tricks of the Trade, a Machoke was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

In Love, Totodile Style, Trixie uses a Machoke for her circus.

In Hassle in the Castle, Dr. Anna uses a Machoke in her health clinic for massages.

In Two Hits and a Miss, a Machoke was under the ownership of Kenzo.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Machoke participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.

In A Better Pill to Swallow, Brock's fantasy featured a Machoke.

In Doin' What Comes Natu-rally, a Machoke participated in a street festival.

In a flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl, Wings Alexander's then-Hoothoot defeated a Machoke.

In You're a Star, Larvitar!, a Machoke trained alongside its Trainer, a Hiker.

In A Claim to Flame!, a Trainer's Machoke battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.

A Machoke appeared in Playing with Fire!.

A Machoke appeared in We're No Angels!.

In Taming of the Shroomish, two Machoke worked on the Green Lodge demolition site.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Machoke starred in the Western movie Brock saw with his siblings in a flashback.

A Machoke appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

In Celebi and Joy! a demolition crew employed a Machoke. In the new timeline, the Machoke was still employed by what had become a construction crew.

In A Judgment Brawl, a Trainer's Machoke was defeated by Morrison's Metang during the Ever Grande Conference.

A Machoke appeared in Shapes of Things to Come!, under the ownership of a miner.

In A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!, a Machoke starred on a fitness program.

A Machoke appeared in A Marathon Rivalry!, under the ownership of a competitor in the Pokéathlon held in Camellia Town.

In The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, a Machoke was used in the Ninja Village.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

A student's Machoke appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!. It reappeared in the banned episode SM064.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!.

In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Machoke competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.

In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, two Machoke were training up on Clawmark Hill.

Two Trainers' Machoke appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins....

Three Trainers' Machoke appeared in Getting the Band Back Together!.

In The Dex Can't Help It!, a deliveryman's Machoke helped deliver a washing machine to Professor Kukui's house by mistake and then to the Pokémon Center.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in Sours for the Sweet!.

Five Trainers' Machoke appeared in The Power of Us.

A Machoke appeared in Filling the Light with Darkness!, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It reappeared in a similar fashion during The Prism Between Light and Darkness!.

In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Machoke joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in a video hologram in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

In A Little Rocket R & R!, a Trainer's Machoke was captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.

A Machoke appeared in a fantasy in Solitary and Menacing!, under the ownership of Bea.

A Trainer's Machoke got stuck in Gulpin's giant ball in A Rollicking Roll….

A Machoke appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

A Machoke appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

A Machoke appeared during a flashback in HZ062, under the ownership of Roy's father.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP068 Machoke Dawn's Pokédex Machoke, the Superpower Pokémon. With enough strength to lift a giant truck with one hand, Machoke are often used for extremely heavy work.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Machoke in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Training, Bea owns a Machoke. It was training alongside her other Pokémon in the Wild Area.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Similar to her animated counterpart, Anna owns a Machoke. It appeared in Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!.

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

A Machoke appeared in Behold The Phantom Thief Of Justice.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Machoke appeared in PMDP11.

Pokémon Adventures

Machoke in Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Blue's Machoke

Machoke debuted in Bulbasaur, Come Home!, where it protected the Viridian Gym from intruders. It attacked Red and Professor Oak, but Bulbasaur defeated it with a Solar Beam.

Blue had a Machoke that evolved into Machamp under Red's care, but it was traded back afterwards in A Tale of Ninetales.

A Machoke appeared in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon III as one of Brawly's Pokémon; it is unconfirmed if this Machoke evolved from the Machop he had in Volume 16. Machoke attempted to fight Blaise's fiery illusions at the Lilycove Museum in Volume 20, but failed miserably and ended up getting burned. His Hariyama succeeded in doing so, however.

A Machoke appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.

The Battle Tower rented a Machoke, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

A Machoke appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a Black Belt.

Chaz's Machoke appeared in Salamence Evolves.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

A Team Galactic Grunt used a Machoke in Find Munchlax!!.

Maylene has a Machoke, which was seen being defeated by Hareta's Piplup in Dialga's Secret Keys.

A Police Officer's Machoke appeared in Charon Must Be Stopped!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Machoke appeared in GDZ51.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Red owns a Machamp, which he caught after it evolved from Machoke in Catch That Pokémon Thief!!.

Giovanni used a Machoke during his Gym battle against Red in Get The Last Badge!!.

Pokémon Zensho

A Machoke appeared in PZ07, under the ownership of the Fighting Dojo.

In the TCG

Main article: Machoke (TCG)

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Machoke was originally known as "Kung-Foo". This name is a corruption of kung fu, a Chinese martial art.
• In The Official Pokémon Handbook, Machoke is described as being extremely narcissistic; "Machoke, [...]likes its own body way too much. Sometimes it's too busy looking at itself in the mirror to train", which is exactly the opposite of the description given in Pokémon Stadium; "Although it is incredibly strong, it is always modest".
• Machoke's belt looks very similar to the Winner's Belt Prop in Pokémon Black and White.
• Machoke's complexion has been inconsistent in its appearances in the games, ranging between different shades of grey, blue, and purple.

Origin

Machoke appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler with some reptilian traits. Its Shiny variant's green coloration may have been inspired by the Incredible Hulk.

Name origin

Machoke may be a combination of macho (manly; Spanish and Portuguese for male) and choke.

Goriky may be derived from 剛力 gōriki (herculean strength).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゴーリキー Goriky From 剛力 gōriki French Machopeur From Macho and choppeur Spanish Machoke Same as English name German Maschock From Macho and Schock Italian Machoke Same as English name Korean 근육몬 Geunyukmon From 근육 (筋肉) geun-yuk and monster Mandarin Chinese 豪力 Háolì From 豪力 háolì Cantonese Chinese 豪力 Hòuhlihk* 大力 Daaihlihk* From 豪力 hòuhlihk From 大力 daaihlihk

More languages Hindi मचोक Machoke Transcription of English name Russian Мачоук Machouk Transcription of English name Thai โกริกี Koriki Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Blue's Machoke
• Machamp (UNITE)

References

← #0066: Machop

Pokémon

#0068: Machamp →

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