Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Machop

Machop

Superpower Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Machop is a Fighting Type Superpower Pokémon, with a 23.5% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Machop can be found with Guts, No Guard and Steadfast as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 305 combined Base Stats.

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Machop Stats & Abilities
Machop Evolutions
Machop Locations
Machop Weakness
Machop Best Moves
Machop Level Up Moves
Machop TM Moves
Machop Egg Moves
Pokemon Similar to Machop

Machop Stats and Abilities

Based on Machop Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Machop Highest IV Stat is Attack 80 and the Lowest being Speed 35.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
D	Attack	80	148	284
F	Defense	50	94	218
F	Special Attack	35	67	185
F	Special Defense	35	67	185
F	Speed	35	67	185
F	Total	305


Machop	Detail
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Focus Band
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	180 (23.5% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Human-Like
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Guts Ability 1	Guts raises the ability-bearer's Attack by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep). If burnt, the Pokémon does not suffer the usual drop in Attack.
No Guard Ability 2	No Guard ensures that all attacks used by, and targeted at, the ability-bearer hit without fail.
Steadfast Hidden Ability	Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.

How To Evolve Machop in BDSP

Machop requires (Level 28) to evolve into Machoke and then (Trade) to evolve into Machamp.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Machop	Level 28 →	Machoke	Trade →	Machamp

Where To Find Machop in BDSP

Machop for Abra "Kazza" (Oran Berry)

Location: Oreburgh City

If you do not already have a Machop, the best place to find one is Route 207
Go to Oreburgh City.
Head inside the apartment building next to the Pokemart.
Speak to the young lady named 'Hilary' in the center of the room. She will want to trade your Machop for her Abra. Abra will be holding an Oran Berry when traded to you.

Machop has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 207	5 - 1%	Machop Lv. 5-7
Victory Road	5 - 1%	Machoke Lv. 44-46
Route 208	20 - 5%	Machop Lv. 16-17
Stark Mountain	20 - 5%	Machoke Lv. 56
Route 226	20 - 5%	Machoke Lv. 53
Route 217	20 - 5%	Machoke Lv. 35-36
Route 216	20 - 5%	Machoke Lv. 33-34
Route 211	20 - 5%	Machoke Lv. 27-28
Route 210	20 - 5%	Machoke Lv. 26
Route 210	20 - 5%	Machop Lv. 25-26
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Mt. Coronet	20 - 5%	Machoke Lv. 37
Mt. Coronet	5 - 1%	Machop Lv. 15-16
Acuity Lakefront	20 - 5%	Machoke Lv. 35-36
Route 225	100 - 20%	Machoke Lv. 51
Whiteout Cave	Start	Machop Lv. 16-63
Whiteout Cave	Defog	Machoke Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	Start	Machop Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	Defog	Machoke Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	Start	Machop Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	Defog	Machoke Lv. 16-63
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Grassland Cave	Start	Machop Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	Defog	Machoke Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Machop Weakness

Machop is a Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Machop to take More Damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Bug, Dark Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Machop Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Psychic Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Rock Bug Dark
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Machop Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite

What pokemon is Machop Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar
S	Darkrai
S	Regirock
A	Rhyperior
A	Aggron

Best Moves Machop in BDSP

Best Moveset for Machop Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
52	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
48	Cross Chop	Physical	150	80	5	High critical hit ratio.
44	Dynamic Punch	Physical	150	50	5	Confuses opponent.
29	Strength	Physical	80	100	15

Best Moveset for Machop TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	225	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	180	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Machop Lv Up Moves

Machop TM Moves

Machop Egg Moves

Machop Level Up Moves

List of Moves Machop can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Low Kick	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
4	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
8	Revenge	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power increases if user was hit first.
12	Low Sweep	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
16	Knock Off	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
20	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
24	Vital Throw	Power: 105 Acc: — PP: 10 Physical User attacks last, but ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
29	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
32	Dual Chop	Power: 40 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
36	Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
40	Seismic Toss	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
44	Dynamic Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 50 PP: 5 Physical Confuses opponent.
48	Cross Chop	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
52	Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Machop TM Moves

List of Moves Machop can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 225 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM08	Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM27	Low Sweep	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 180 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Machop Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Machop can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Bullet Punch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
Tickle	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense.
Quick Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
Submission	Power: 120 Acc: 80 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Encore	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Status Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
Close Combat	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
Fire Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May burn opponent.
Thunder Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Ice Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May freeze opponent.
Power Trick	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's own Attack and Defense switch.
Heavy Slam	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
Knock Off	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.

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