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.
Machoke’s boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy.
It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that kind of strength, it helps people do heavy jobs.
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 |
Abra Psychic | C | |
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Doduo builds →Fly 2x90-108%KO Pluck 2x64-77% Aerial Ace 2x64-77% Peck 2x38-46% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Zubat builds →Fly 2x64-77% Pluck 2x44-54% Aerial Ace 2x44-54% | ||
Starly Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Starly builds →Fly 2x72-85% Wing Attack 2x51-62% Aerial Ace 2x51-62% Pluck 2x51-62% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x50-61% Gust 2x45-55% | ||
Abra Psychic | C | |
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Doduo builds →Fly 2x80-95% Pluck 2x57-68% Aerial Ace 2x57-68% Peck 2x34-41% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Zubat builds →Fly 2x57-68% Pluck 2x39-48% Aerial Ace 2x39-48% | ||
Starly Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Starly builds →Fly 2x64-75% Wing Attack 2x45-55% Aerial Ace 2x45-55% Pluck 2x45-55% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x94-111%KO Psychic 2x84-99% Extrasensory 2x75-90% Confusion 2x49-59% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x75-90% Air Cutter 2x49-59% Pluck 2x53-62% Aerial Ace 2x53-62% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x107-127%KO Psychic 2x97-114%KO Extrasensory 2x87-102%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x58-68% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x84-99% Dream Eater 2x66-78% Psychic 2x59-70% Fly 2x55-65% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Medicham builds →Dream Eater 2x78-93% Psychic 2x70-84% Zen Headbutt 2x58-68% Psybeam 2x53-62% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x94-111%KO Psychic 2x84-99% Extrasensory 2x75-90% Confusion 2x49-59% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x75-90% Air Cutter 2x49-59% Pluck 2x53-62% Aerial Ace 2x53-62% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x107-127%KO Psychic 2x97-114%KO Extrasensory 2x87-102%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x58-68% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x84-99% Dream Eater 2x66-78% Psychic 2x59-70% Fly 2x55-65% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x105-124%KO Psychic 2x94-111%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% Psybeam 2x68-80% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x91-108%KO Psychic 2x82-97% Extrasensory 2x74-87% Confusion 2x46-55% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x74-87% Air Cutter 2x49-58% Pluck 2x51-61% Aerial Ace 2x51-61% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x104-124%KO Psychic 2x96-113%KO Extrasensory 2x84-100%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x56-67% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x82-97% Dream Eater 2x65-77% Psychic 2x60-70% Fly 2x54-63% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x100-118%KO Psychic 2x91-108%KO Zen Headbutt 2x67-79% Dazzling Gleam 2x54-63% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x91-107%KO Psychic 2x80-95% Extrasensory 2x72-85% Confusion 2x47-56% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x110-129%KO Psychic 2x99-117%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x89-105%KO Psybeam 2x72-85% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x74-88% Air Cutter 2x47-56% Pluck 2x50-59% Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x106-124%KO Psychic 2x95-112%KO Extrasensory 2x85-100%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x56-67% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x99-117%KO Psychic 2x91-107%KO Zen Headbutt 2x66-78% Dazzling Gleam 2x54-63% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x89-105%KO Psychic 2x81-95% Extrasensory 2x71-84% Confusion 2x46-55% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x108-127%KO Psychic 2x96-114%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x86-102%KO Psybeam 2x71-84% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x73-86% Air Cutter 2x46-55% Pluck 2x50-59% Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x102-120%KO Psychic 2x92-109%KO Extrasensory 2x83-98% Dazzling Gleam 2x55-65% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x98-116%KO Psychic 2x89-105%KO Zen Headbutt 2x65-77% Dazzling Gleam 2x52-62% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x89-105%KO Psychic 2x81-95% Extrasensory 2x71-84% Confusion 2x46-55% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x108-127%KO Psychic 2x96-114%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x86-102%KO Psybeam 2x71-84% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Fly 2x73-86% Air Cutter 2x46-55% Pluck 2x50-59% Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x102-120%KO Psychic 2x92-109%KO Extrasensory 2x83-98% Dazzling Gleam 2x55-65% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x98-116%KO Psychic 2x89-105%KO Zen Headbutt 2x65-77% Dazzling Gleam 2x52-62% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 124-146%.
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Gardevoir builds →
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Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Staraptor builds →Close Combat82-97% Double Edge124-146%KO U Turn24-28% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Counter and 10 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Machoke Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
STAB runs through Focus Punch and Focus Blast for the basics, but Machoke's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Dark and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Machoke in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Plenty of locations for Machoke with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Machoke in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Machoke, start by catching Machop through walking encounters at Lv. 5-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MachopRoute 207Shining PearlGrass Lv.5-7 Route45%EarlyDayRoute 207Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.5-7 Route45%EarlyDayRoute 207Shining PearlGrass Lv.5-7 Route35%EarlyMorningRoute 207Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.5-7 Route35%EarlyMorningRoute 207Shining PearlGrass Lv.5-7 Route25%EarlyNightRoute 207Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.5-7 Route25%EarlyNightMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15-16 Cave25%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.15-16 Cave25%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.13 Cave10%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.13 Cave10%EarlyRoute 208Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-17 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-17 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.25-26 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-26 Route20%MidMorning/dayGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRoute 208Shining PearlGrass Lv.17 Route10%MidNightRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17 Route10%MidNightRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.26 Route10%MidNightRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Route10%MidNight
Step 2Machoke ✓Route 211 - EastShining PearlGrass Lv.27-28 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.27-28 Route20%MidMorning/dayGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.26 Route10%MidRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Route10%MidRoute 211 - EastShining PearlGrass Lv.27 Route10%MidNightRoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.27 Route10%MidNightVictory Road - 1FShining PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave25%LateVictory Road - 1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave25%LateVictory Road - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave25%LateVictory Road - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave25%LateRoute 216Shining PearlGrass Lv.33-34 Route20%LateMorning/dayRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.33-34 Route20%LateMorning/dayAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Water20%LateMorning/dayAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Water20%LateMorning/dayRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Route20%LateMorning/dayRoute 217Shining PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Route20%LateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.39-40 Cave20%LateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39-40 Cave20%LateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.31 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.31 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31 Cave10%LateRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34 Route10%LateNightRoute 216Shining PearlGrass Lv.34 Route10%LateNightAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.36 Water10%LateNightAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.36 Water10%LateNightRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.36 Route10%LateNightRoute 217Shining PearlGrass Lv.36 Route10%LateNightMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateNightMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateNightMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaShining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave25%PostVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave25%PostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave25%PostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave25%PostRoute 226Shining PearlGrass Lv.53 Route10%PostRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53 Route10%PostStark Mountain - EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.56 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.56 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - InteriorShining PearlGrass Lv.58 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - InteriorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58 Volcano10%PostRoute 225Shining PearlGrass Lv.51 Route5%PostRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51 Route5%Postor 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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
