Mid-stage Pokemon like Machoke rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Machamp, which is where the real potential kicks in. Works well under Trick Room. Only weak to Flying and Psychic.
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.
Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods.
Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
Machoke Weakness
AvgMachoke's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying and Psychic moves. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Machoke to get Machop eggs easily using 28 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Encore, Light Screen and 4 more.
Best Build
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You'll want to breed for Counter and Encore on Machoke. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and Cross Chop, they expand what Machoke can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Machoke appears at decent spawn rates across 14 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Machoke in FireRed & LeafGreen
Machop is your first catch on the way to Machoke. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-52 across 32 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MachopEASYRock Tunnel - 1FFireRedGrassLv.16-17UncommonMidCaveEASYRock Tunnel - 1FLeafGreenGrassLv.16-17UncommonMidCaveEASYRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedGrassLv.17UncommonMidCaveEASYRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenGrassLv.17UncommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathFireRedGrassLv.31-39CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathLeafGreenGrassLv.31-39CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathLeafGreenGrassLv.31-39CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathFireRedGrassLv.31-39CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathFireRedGrassLv.32-36CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathLeafGreenGrassLv.32-36CommonLateVolcanoEASYVictory Road - 1FFireRedGrassLv.32UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 1FLeafGreenGrassLv.32UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 3FFireRedGrassLv.32UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 3FLeafGreenGrassLv.32UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrassLv.34UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrassLv.34UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Ember - BaseFireRedGrassLv.35UncommonLateVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - BaseLeafGreenGrassLv.35UncommonLateVolcano
Step 2Machoke ✓EASYMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathLeafGreenGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathFireRedGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateVolcanoCHALLENGINGVictory Road - 1FLeafGreenGrassLv.44-46RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGVictory Road - 1FFireRedGrassLv.44-46RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGVictory Road - 3FFireRedGrassLv.44-46RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGVictory Road - 3FLeafGreenGrassLv.44-46RareLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 1FFireRedGrassLv.46UncommonPostCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 1FLeafGreenGrassLv.46UncommonPostCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 2FFireRedGrassLv.49UncommonPostCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 2FLeafGreenGrassLv.49UncommonPostCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FLeafGreenGrassLv.52UncommonPostCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FFireRedGrassLv.52UncommonPostCaveCHALLENGINGVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrassLv.46-48RarePostCaveCHALLENGINGVictory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrassLv.46-48RarePostCaveor evolve from Machop (Step 1)
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.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Flying) and Alakazam (Psychic) when using Machoke. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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.
Machoke appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A