Pokemon Legends Arceus Machop is a Fighting Type Superpower Pokémon with a Medium Slow growth rate and a 1 Attack EV Yield. Machop can be found with Guts, No Guard and Steadfast as an Ability; we recommend the Brave Nature, based on 305 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
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).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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F | HP | 70 |
D | Attack | 80 |
F | Defense | 50 |
F | Special Attack | 35 |
F | Special Defense | 35 |
F | Speed | 35 |
F | Total | 305 |
Machop | Detail |
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Best Nature | Brave ↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 15% Ball of Mud ![]() 40% Tumblestone ![]() |
Catch Rate | 180 (23.5% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Guts 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. |
Ability 2 | No Guard No Guard ensures that all attacks used by, and targeted at, the ability-bearer hit without fail. |
Hidden Ability | Steadfast Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches. |
How To Evolve Machop in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Machop requires (Level 28) to evolve into Machoke and then Linking Cord to evolve into Machamp.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution | |||
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Machop ![]() | Level 28 → | Machoke ![]() | Linking Cord![]() → | Machamp ![]() |
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Machop | 305 | 70 | 80 | 35 | 50 | 35 | 35 |
Stat Change | +100 | +10 | +20 | +15 | +20 | +25 | +10 |
![]() Machoke | 405 | 80 | 100 | 50 | 70 | 60 | 45 |
Stat Change | +100 | +10 | +30 | +15 | +10 | +25 | +10 |
![]() Machamp | 505 | 90 | 130 | 65 | 80 | 85 | 55 |

Where To Find Machop Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Machop in PLA.
Machop has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 37 - 39 Machoke, within the Castaway Shore location via Mass Outbreaks.


Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Machop Lv. 13 - 16 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Machop Lv. 21 - 27 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machoke Lv. 21 - 46 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Machop Lv. 24 - 27 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machop Lv. 24 - 27 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machop Lv. 24 - 36 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machoke Lv. 24 - 50 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machoke Lv. 24 - 50 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machop Lv. 25 - 27 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machoke Lv. 47 - 50 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machoke Lv. 50 - 52 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Machop Lv. 24 - 27 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machoke Lv. 24 - 34 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machop Lv. 25 - 27 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Machoke Lv. 37 - 39 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Pokemon LA Machop Weakness
Machop is a Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Machop 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 Machop Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Machop Strong Against?
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How To Complete Machop Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | ||
Number of heavy specimens caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | ||
Number defeated | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Flying-type moves | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you have seen it use Rock Smash | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you've seen it use a strong style move | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you've stunned it by using items | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |

Best Machop Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Machop Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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43 | Close Combat | ![]() | Physical | 180 | 100 | 5 | Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense. |
34 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
11 | Bullet Punch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | User attacks first. |
22 | Mach Punch | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 30 | User attacks first. |
Machop Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Machop can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (10) | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | |
6 (15) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
11 (20) | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. | |
18 (28) | Power: 35 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() Hits twice in one turn. | |
22 (32) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. | |
25 (35) | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense. | |
34 (45) | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. | |
43 (54) | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense. |
Machop Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Machop can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Increases critical hit ratio. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May freeze opponent. | |
Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May poison the opponent. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | ![]() Infernape | ![]() ![]() | 534 | 76 | 104 | 104 | 71 | 71 | 108 |
A | ![]() Hisuian Decidueye | ![]() ![]() | 530 | 88 | 112 | 95 | 80 | 95 | 60 |
B | ![]() Lucario | ![]() ![]() | 525 | 70 | 110 | 115 | 70 | 70 | 90 |
B | ![]() Gallade | ![]() ![]() | 518 | 68 | 125 | 65 | 65 | 115 | 80 |
B | ![]() Sneasler | ![]() ![]() | 510 | 80 | 130 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 120 |







































