Machop
TL;DR. Machop is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 305. Loves to build its muscles. It trains in all styles of martial arts to become even stronger.
Loves to build its muscles. It trains in all styles of martial arts to become even stronger.
Stat spread.
Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Machop in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Machop reaches 1,278 CP at level 40 and 1,462 CP as a best buddy.
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Machop in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Machop across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #400 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Machop.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Machop, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Machop?
Machop is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Machop weak to?
Machop takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Machop resistant to?
Machop resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
How does Machop evolve?
Machop evolves into Machoke (Level 28).
What generation is Machop from?
Machop was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0066.
What are Machop's base stats?
Machop has HP 70, Attack 80, Defense 50, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 35, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 305.
What are Machop's abilities?
Machop can have the abilities Guts, No Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Steadfast.
Is Machop legendary or mythical?
No. Machop is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Machop's best stat?
Machop's highest base stat is Attack at 80, which ranks 58th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Machop good?
Machop has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 66th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Machop as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Machop is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Machop vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Machop | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 78 | -8 |
| Attack | 80 | 104 | -24 |
| Defense | 50 | 76 | -26 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 64 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 35 | 70 | -35 |
| Speed | 35 | 75 | -40 |
| Total | 305 | 467 | -162 |
Machop appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Machop is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Machop in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 28 games have a known habitat.
Machop appears in 28 episodes.
From EP029 (1997-10-14) through JN034 (2020-08-23).
- EP029 The Punchy Pokémon Original 1998-10-15
- HZ039 Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer Horizons 2024-07-22
- EP058 Riddle Me This Original 1999-09-18
- HZ093 Clash of the Nidothing Fans! Horizons 2025-10-27
- EP099 Tracey Gets Bugged Original 2000-04-01
- EP108 The Pokémon Water War Original 2000-08-26
- EP166 Carrying On Original 2001-09-22
- EP170 Hook, Line, and Stinker Original 2001-09-29
- EP209 Got Miltank? Original 2002-08-31
- EP265 Address Unown! Original 2003-09-13
- AG020 Brave the Wave Advanced Generation 2004-02-07
- AG031 Just One of the Geysers Advanced Generation 2004-05-15
+ 16 more episodes
- AG068 A Double Dilemma Advanced Generation 2005-03-05
- AG140 Sitting Psyduck Advanced Generation 2006-05-27
- AG151 Weekend Warrior Advanced Generation 2006-09-23
- XY035 Battles in the Sky! XY 2014-09-20
- XY051 When Light and Dark Collide! XY 2015-02-07
- SM001 Alola to New Adventure! Sun & Moon 2016-12-05
- SM013 Racing to a Big Event! Sun & Moon 2017-06-10
- SM016 They Might Not Be Giants! Sun & Moon 2017-07-01
- SM021 One Journey Ends, Another Begins... Sun & Moon 2017-07-01
- SM066 Smashing with Sketch! Sun & Moon 2018-08-13
- SM078 Twirling with a Bang! Sun & Moon 2018-11-10
- SM115 The Dealer of Destruction! Sun & Moon 2019-08-03
- SM134 The Road to the Semi-Finals! Sun & Moon 2019-12-14
- SM140 Z-Move Showdown! Sun & Moon 2020-01-25
- JN003 Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN034 Solitary and Menacing! Journeys 2020-12-04
TCG Pocket appearances
6 Machop cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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