Machop Best Moveset
Decent physical force for a first stage. 80 Attack behind Fighting TermStab connects, but 35 Speed means the cooldowns drag too long to maintain pressure. 70 HP absorbs a couple hits between recharges. The moveset needs two evolutions to reach Machamp's 130 Attack.
Machop saw minimal competitive use in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow). This was Machop's competitive peak. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 35.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Low Kick
- Fire Blast
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Machop saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). Machop maintained its position from the previous generation.
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Cross Chop
- Curse
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Machop saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Machop maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Hidden Power Ghost
- Cross Chop
- Earthquake
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Machop saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Machop maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Noguard with Custapberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Payback
- Dynamic Punch
- Substitute
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Machop saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Machop maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Noguard with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Rock Slide
- Ice Punch
- Payback
Recommended Teammates
Machop saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Machop maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Noguard with Choice Scarf, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Knock Off
- Rock Slide
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Machop saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Machop maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Noguard with Choice Scarf, favoring a Adamant nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
- Rock Slide
Machop saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Machop maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Heavy-Duty Boots, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Close Combat
- Bulk Up
- Ice Punch
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Machop Weakness
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 |
What is Machop Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Machop
Salamence's Earthquake hits Machop for 62-73%. Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (193-227%). Clefable's Moonblast also KOs at 125-147%.
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie 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% Dazzling Gleam 2x114-135%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Machop View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x125-147%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Machop
Machop's 3-stage chain starts with Machop, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Machop in LZA
Machop is your first catch on the way to Machop. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 24-65 across 4 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Machop ✓Wild Zone 8Lv.24-26OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 12Lv.32-33OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MachokeWild Zone 12Lv.34-35OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Machop (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into MachampWild Zone 20Lv.64-65OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Machoke (Step 2)
Machop's 3-stage chain starts with Machop, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Machop in PLA
Machop is your first catch on the way to Machop. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-56 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Machop ✓Oreburrow TunnelLv.13-16CaveRate 15%Obsidian FallsLv.16-19GrassRate 15%Bolderoll RavineLv.24-27GrassRate 15%Castaway ShoreLv.24-27GrassRate 15%Snowfall Hot SpringLv.24-27CaveRate 15%Icebound FallsLv.33-36GrassRate 15%Arena's ApproachLv.45-55GrassRate 15%Cloudcap PassLv.53-56GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MachokeObsidian FallsLv.16-19GrassRate 15%Castaway ShoreLv.31-34GrassRate 15%Bolderoll RavineLv.43-46GrassRate 15%Arena's ApproachLv.45-55GrassRate 15%Icebound FallsLv.47-50GrassRate 15%Snowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveRate 15%Cloudcap PassLv.53-56GrassRate 15%or evolve from Machop (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into MachampArena's ApproachLv.45-55GrassRate 15%or evolve from Machoke (Step 2)
A trade step sits in Machop's 3-stage chain from Machop. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Machop shows up in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Machop in BDSP
The path to Machop starts with Machop at Lv. 5-58 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Machop ✓Route 207Lv.5-7GrassRate 45%DayRoute 207Lv.5-7GrassRate 35%MorningRoute 207Lv.5-7GrassRate 25%NightMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.15-16CaveRate 25%Mt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.13CaveRate 10%Route 208Lv.16-17GrassRate 20%Morning/dayRoute 210 - NorthLv.25-26GrassRate 20%Morning/dayGrassland CaveLv.16-20CaveSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20CaveWhiteout CaveLv.16-20CaveRoute 208Lv.17GrassRate 10%NightRoute 210 - NorthLv.26GrassRate 10%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MachokeRoute 211 - EastLv.27-28GrassRate 20%Morning/dayGrassland CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogWhiteout CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogRoute 210 - NorthLv.26GrassRate 10%Route 211 - EastLv.27GrassRate 10%NightVictory Road - 1FLv.44-46CaveRate 25%Victory Road - B1FLv.44-46CaveRate 25%Route 216Lv.33-34GrassRate 20%Morning/dayAcuity LakefrontLv.35-36GrassRate 20%Morning/dayRoute 217Lv.35-36GrassRate 20%Morning/dayMt. Coronet - SummitLv.39-40CaveRate 20%Morning/dayMt. Coronet - B1FLv.31CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceLv.31CaveRate 10%Route 216Lv.34GrassRate 10%NightAcuity LakefrontLv.36GrassRate 10%NightRoute 217Lv.36GrassRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - 2FLv.37CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.37CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.40CaveRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.40CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.41CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.41CaveRate 10%Victory Road - Nat Dex AreaLv.50-52CaveRate 25%Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FLv.50-52CaveRate 25%Route 226Lv.53GrassRate 10%Stark Mountain - EntranceLv.56CaveRate 10%Stark Mountain - InteriorLv.58CaveRate 10%Route 225Lv.51GrassRate 5%or evolve from Machop (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Machamp
A trade step sits in Machop's 3-stage chain from Machop. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Machop shows up in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Machop in SwSh
The path to Machop starts with Machop at Lv. 8-40 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Machop ✓South Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 80%Normal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 80%Intense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 80%SnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 70%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 60%Intense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 60%OvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 60%SandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 50%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 35%SnowstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorSwordRate 30%OvercastNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%OvercastRoute 3Lv.8-13GrassRate 20%All WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 20%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 20%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 20%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 15%SandstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 10%SnowingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 10%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 10%ThunderstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorShieldRate 10%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 10%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldSwordRate 10%Normal WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 10%SnowingSouth Lake MilochLv.14-15OverworldShieldRate 10%Normal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Normal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%OvercastGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SandstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Intense SunGiant's MirrorLv.27-29GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's MirrorLv.27-29GrassRate 10%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 60%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldShieldRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 10%SnowingGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 10%Sandstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MachokeStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 40%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 34%SandstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 25%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 15%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 15%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 10%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 5%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldSwordRate 10%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%Normal Weatheror evolve from Machop (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into MachampBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Machamp egg.
Base Stats
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.
Its whole body is composed of muscles. Even though it’s the size of a human child, it can hurl 100 grown-ups.
Machop Guide
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.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves