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.
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
Machoke's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying and Psychic. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Abra Psychic | C | |
 Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x45-54% Peck 2x30-38% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x39-48% Gust 2x27-32% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Abra Psychic | C | |
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x45-54% Peck 2x30-38% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x39-48% Gust 2x27-32% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x65-77% Aerial Ace 2x65-77% | ||
 Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x40-48% Peck 2x27-32% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Pidgey builds →Wing Attack 2x35-41% Aerial Ace 2x35-41% Gust 2x23-29% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x35-41% Aerial Ace 2x35-41% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x64-76% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Fearow builds →Fly 2x81-96% Aerial Ace 2x55-65% Peck 2x33-40% | ||
 Pidgeotto Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Pidgeotto builds →Fly 2x59-71% Wing Attack 2x41-48% Aerial Ace 2x41-48% Gust 2x28-34% | ||
Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Drowzee builds →Psychic 2x55-65% Confusion 2x31-37% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x64-76% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Fearow builds →Fly 2x81-96% Aerial Ace 2x55-65% Peck 2x33-40% | ||
Pidgeotto Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Pidgeotto builds →Fly 2x59-71% Wing Attack 2x41-48% Aerial Ace 2x41-48% Gust 2x28-34% | ||
Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Drowzee builds →Psychic 2x55-65% Confusion 2x31-37% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Exeggcute builds →Psychic 2x69-82% Confusion 2x41-48% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x89-105%KO Wing Attack 2x61-72% Aerial Ace 2x61-72% | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Articuno builds →Fly 2x75-88% Aerial Ace 2x50-60% Gust 2x35-41% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x62-74% Aerial Ace 2x62-74% | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Slowbro builds →Psychic 2x97-115%KO Confusion 2x55-66% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x49-58% Air Cutter 2x49-58% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Zapdos builds →Fly 2x82-97% Drill Peck 2x74-87% Aerial Ace 2x55-66% Peck 2x33-39% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x94-110%KO Wing Attack 2x62-74% Aerial Ace 2x62-74% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Moltres builds →Fly 2x88-105%KO Wing Attack 2x61-72% Aerial Ace 2x61-72% | ||
Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Articuno builds →Fly 2x79-93% Aerial Ace 2x52-62% Gust 2x36-43% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x66-77% Aerial Ace 2x66-77% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Charizard's Fire Blast hits Machoke for 80-94%. Gardevoir's Psychic also KOs at 119-140%.
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Charizard builds →Fire Blast80-94% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball24-28% Rock Slide11-13% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x119-140%KO Thunderbolt40-47% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 28 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Encore, Light Screen and 4 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Machoke Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.
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Moves
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
How to Get Machoke in FireRed & LeafGreen
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 MachopRock Tunnel - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.16-17 CaveUncommonMidRock Tunnel - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.16-17 CaveUncommonMidRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.17 CaveUncommonMidRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.17 CaveUncommonMidMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathFireRedGrass Lv.31-39 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.31-39 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.31-39 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathFireRedGrass Lv.31-39 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathFireRedGrass Lv.32-36 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.32-36 VolcanoCommonLateVictory Road - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 3FFireRedGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateMt. Ember - BaseFireRedGrass Lv.35 VolcanoUncommonLateMt. Ember - BaseLeafGreenGrass Lv.35 VolcanoUncommonLate
Step 2Machoke ✓Mt. Ember - 2F Summit PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 VolcanoUncommonLateMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathFireRedGrass Lv.38-40 VolcanoUncommonLateVictory Road - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.44-46 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.44-46 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 3FFireRedGrass Lv.44-46 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.44-46 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.46 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.46 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.49 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.49 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.52 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.52 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.46-48 CaveRarePostVictory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.46-48 CaveRarePostor 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
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