Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Machoke is a Fighting Type Superpower Pokémon, with a 11.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Machoke can be found with Guts, No Guard and Steadfast as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 405 combined Base Stats.
Machoke Stats and Abilities
Based on Machoke Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Machoke Highest IV Stat is Attack 100 and the Lowest being Speed 45.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
E | HP | 80 | 270 | 364 |
C | Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 |
E | Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 |
F | Special Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Special Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 |
D | Total | 405 |
Machoke | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Brave ↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Focus Band ![]() |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 2 Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Human-Like |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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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 Machoke 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 |
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Machop ![]() | Level 28 → | Machoke ![]() | Trade → | Machamp ![]() |

Where To Find Machoke in BDSP
Machoke has 16 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Machoke, within the Grassland Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machop Lv. 5-7 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 44-46 | |
![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machop Lv. 16-17 | |
![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 56 | |
![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 53 | |
![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 35-36 | |
![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 33-34 | |
![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 27-28 | |
![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 26 | |
![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machop Lv. 25-26 | |
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 37 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machop Lv. 15-16 | |
![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 35-36 | |
![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Machoke Lv. 51 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Machop Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() Defog | ![]() Machoke Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Machop Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() Defog | ![]() Machoke Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Machop Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() Defog | ![]() Machoke Lv. 16-63 | |
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![]() Start | ![]() Machop Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() Defog | ![]() Machoke Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Machoke Weakness
Machoke is a Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Machoke to take More Damage from , Psychic, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Bug, Dark Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Machoke Strong Against?

Best Moves Machoke in BDSP
Best Moveset for Machoke Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
60 | Cross Chop | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |
54 | Dynamic Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 50 | 5 | Confuses opponent. |
31 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Best Moveset for Machoke TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | 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. |


Machoke Level Up Moves
List of Moves Machoke can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Low Kick | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. |
1 | Leer | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Lowers opponent's Defense. |
1 | Focus Energy | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Increases critical hit ratio. |
1 | Revenge | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power increases if user was hit first. |
12 | Low Sweep | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
16 | Knock Off | Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle. |
20 | Scary Face | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Speed. |
24 | Vital Throw | Power: 105 Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User attacks last, but ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
31 | Strength | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() |
36 | Dual Chop | Power: 40 Acc: 90 PP: 15 ![]() Hits twice in one turn. |
42 | Bulk Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense. |
48 | Seismic Toss | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Inflicts damage equal to user's level. |
54 | Dynamic Punch | Power: 150 Acc: 50 PP: 5 ![]() Confuses opponent. |
60 | Cross Chop | Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
66 | Double-Edge | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
Machoke TM Moves
List of Moves Machoke can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 | Focus Punch | Power: 225 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM08 | Bulk Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense. |
TM10 | Work Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM16 | Light Screen | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM26 | Earthquake | Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM27 | Low Sweep | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM31 | Brick Break | Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM35 | Flamethrower | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM38 | Fire Blast | Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM52 | Focus Blast | Power: 180 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM56 | Fling | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power depends on held item. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM66 | Payback | Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first. |
TM80 | Rock Slide | Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM83 | Bulldoze | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM84 | Poison Jab | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May poison the opponent. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM96 | Strength | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
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