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.
A sturdy creature boasting a robust physique and boundless stamina. Loves training above all else and voluntarily assists with tasks such as construction and clearing land.
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 |
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Psychic is super effective against MachokeView Espeon → | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Flying is super effective against MachokeView Talonflame → | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Flying is super effective against MachokeView Staraptor → | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Psychic is super effective against MachokeView Gardevoir → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Espeon's Psyshock hits Machoke for 73-87%. Staraptor deals 70-83% with Double-Edge.
Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x73-87% | ||
Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
| ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Staraptor builds →Close Combat47-55% U Turn14-16% Double Edge70-83% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x85-100%KO Psychic 2x80-95% | ||
Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Machoke Best Moveset
Noguard and Eviolite give Machoke staying power beyond its evolution stage. Adamant nature boosts Attack, max Attack without Speed EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Machoke best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Knock Off
- Bulk Up
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Dynamic Punch
- Bulk Up
- Submission
Moves
STAB runs through Close Combat and Focus Blast for the basics, but Machoke's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Dark and Steel hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Machoke in Legends: Z-A
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 Legends: Z-A, 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