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.
It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Starly Normal | D | |
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x56-66% Pluck 2x56-66% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x74-88% Confusion 2x47-56% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Psychic 2x84-99% Extrasensory 2x75-90% Confusion 2x49-59% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x94-111%KO Wing Attack 2x65-77% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x97-114%KO Confusion 2x55-65% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x65-77% Confusion 2x39-46% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x94-111%KO Psychic 2x84-99% Extrasensory 2x75-90% Confusion 2x49-59% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x94-111%KO Wing Attack 2x65-77% Aerial Ace 2x65-77% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x68-80% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Lunatone builds →Dream Eater 2x107-127%KO Psychic 2x97-114%KO Confusion 2x55-65% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Solrock builds →Dream Eater 2x73-87% Psychic 2x65-77% Confusion 2x39-46% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x91-107%KO Psychic 2x80-95% Extrasensory 2x72-85% Confusion 2x47-56% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x91-107%KO Wing Attack 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x62-73% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x64-76% | ||
 Mr. Mime Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x110-129%KO Psychic 2x99-117%KO Psybeam 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x22-26% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Lunatone builds →Dream Eater 2x106-124%KO Psychic 2x95-112%KO Confusion 2x54-63% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Valor Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x155-182%KO Dream Eater 2x129-152%KO Psychic 2x116-136%KO Confusion 2x65-77% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x89-105%KO Psychic 2x81-95% Extrasensory 2x71-84% Confusion 2x46-55% | ||
 Uxie Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodLake Acuity Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Uxie builds →Future Sight 2x102-120%KO Dream Eater 2x85-100%KO Psychic 2x77-91% Confusion 2x44-52% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x90-107%KO Wing Attack 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x61-73% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x64-75% Aerial Ace 2x64-75% | ||
Azelf Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Valor Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x159-188%KO Dream Eater 2x133-157%KO Psychic 2x120-141%KO Confusion 2x67-79% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x110-130%KO Dream Eater 2x92-108%KO Psychic 2x84-99% Extrasensory 2x74-87% | ||
Uxie Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodLake Acuity Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Uxie builds →Future Sight 2x105-124%KO Dream Eater 2x88-105%KO Psychic 2x80-95% Confusion 2x46-54% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x94-110%KO Wing Attack 2x62-74% Aerial Ace 2x62-74% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x66-77% Aerial Ace 2x66-77% | ||
In Platinum, Dragonite can KO Machoke with Outrage (128-150%). Azelf threatens a KO with Explosion (97-114%). Staraptor deals 83-98% with Double-Edge.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed57-67% Outrage128-150%KO | ||
Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Azelf builds →Explosion97-114%KO U Turn14-16% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Staraptor builds →Close Combat55-65% U Turn16-19% Double Edge83-98% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machoke View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x144-169%KO Thunderbolt48-56% | ||
Platinum 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 9 more.
Platinum Machoke Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Machoke needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Noguard adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Dynamicpunch. Dark coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Machoke best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Payback
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Bullet Punch and Close Combat on Machoke. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and Focus Blast, they expand what Machoke can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Machoke in Platinum
Machoke's scattered across 15 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Machoke in Platinum
To get Machoke, start by catching Machop through walking encounters at Lv. 5-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MachopRoute 207Grass Lv.5-8 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 207Grass Lv.6-8 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 211 - WestGrass Lv.14-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 206Grass Lv.17-19 RouteUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.20 CaveUncommonMidRoute 210 - NorthGrass Lv.28-29 RouteUncommonMid
Step 2Machoke ✓Mt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.16 CaveUncommonMidRoute 210 - NorthGrass Lv.29-30 RouteUncommonMidRoute 211 - EastGrass Lv.29-30 RouteUncommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.35 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.35 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - SummitGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateRoute 225Grass Lv.48-50 RouteCommonPostRoute 226Grass Lv.48-50 RouteCommonPostor 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 Platinum, 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