Machop's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Though as small as a child, it has strength enough to easily throw a well-built adult. Striving to become ever stronger, Machop trains by carrying a Graveler on its shoulders.
Type-wise, Machop takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Metagross can KO Machop with Psychic Fangs (238-280%). Braviary's Close Combat hits Machop for 64-75%. Fezandipiti's Moonblast also KOs at 98-115%.
 Metagross SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Machop View Metagross builds →Earthquake93-110%KO Bullet Punch56-66% Psychic Fangs 2x238-280%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Machop View Braviary builds →U Turn19-22% Close Combat64-75% | ||
 Fezandipiti PoisonFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Machop View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn10-13% Moonblast 2x98-115%KO Heat Wave33-38% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Machop View Salamence builds →Earthquake62-73% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Machop View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x193-227%KO Shadow Ball57-67% Focus Blast86-101%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x114-135%KO | ||
Machop is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Machoke first, then eventually reaches Machamp. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Machop easily with 70 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Machop builds around Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Attack EVs. Noguard does its job quietly.
Best Build
Machop best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Bullet Punch
- Dynamic Punch
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Machop threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Steel standing out. Pair that with Close Combat and Focus Blast and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Machop's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Close Combat and Rock Smash, and coverage across 8 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Hard to wall, honestly. Machop threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Normal standing out. Pair that with Focus Punch and Focus Blast and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Machop threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Normal standing out. Pair that with Close Combat and Focus Blast and switchins need to think twice.
No wild encounters for Machop in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Red, Yellow, or FireRed and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Machop appears at decent spawn rates across 8 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Machop in Legends: Arceus
Walking encounters at walking across 8 spots for Machop. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Machop's scattered across 26 spots in early-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.
Best Locations to Catch Machop in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
walking encounters for Machop across 26 spots at Lv. 5-26. The catch is that Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 81 locations. Machop's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Machop in Sword & Shield
You can catch Machop through 81 walking encounters from Lv. 8-38, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Machop evolves into Machoke at level 28. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Machop does the job early-game if you need a Fighting type on your team. Evolve it into Machoke before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Machop shows up in 21 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Yellow and Red & Blue.
Machop has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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