Machoke
TL;DR. Machoke is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 405. It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people.
It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. 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.
Machoke 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, Machoke reaches 2,031 CP at level 40 and 2,324 CP as a best buddy.
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Machoke in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Machoke across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #194 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Machoke.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Machoke, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Machoke?
Machoke is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Machoke weak to?
Machoke takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Machoke resistant to?
Machoke resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
How does Machoke evolve?
Machoke evolves from Machop (Level 28). Machoke evolves into Machamp (Trade).
What generation is Machoke from?
Machoke was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0067.
What are Machoke's base stats?
Machoke has HP 80, Attack 100, Defense 70, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 60, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Machoke's abilities?
Machoke can have the abilities Guts, No Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Steadfast.
Is Machoke legendary or mythical?
No. Machoke is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Machoke's best stat?
Machoke's highest base stat is Attack at 100, which ranks 43rd of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Machoke good?
Machoke has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 54th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Machoke 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 Machoke is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Machoke vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Machoke | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 78 | +2 |
| Attack | 100 | 104 | -4 |
| Defense | 70 | 76 | -6 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 64 | -14 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 70 | -10 |
| Speed | 45 | 75 | -30 |
| Total | 405 | 467 | -62 |
Machoke appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Machoke 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 Machoke in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 23 games have a known habitat.
Machoke appears in 46 episodes.
From HZ001 (2023-04-14) through JN034 (2020-08-23).
- HZ001 The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One Horizons 2023-12-01
- EP029 The Punchy Pokémon Original 1998-10-15
- EP037 Ditto's Mysterious Mansion Original 1998-10-26
- EP042 Showdown at Dark City Original 1998-10-29
- EP043 The March of the Exeggutor Squad Original 1998-10-30
- EP052 Princess vs. Princess Original 1999-09-04
- EP058 Riddle Me This Original 1999-09-18
- HZ062 A New Song for Fuecoco Horizons 2025-02-17
- EP064 It's Mr. Mime Time! Original 1999-09-27
- EP089 The Crystal Onix Original 2000-02-05
- EP090 In the Pink Original 2000-02-12
- EP093 Bye Bye Psyduck Original 2000-02-26
+ 34 more episodes
- HZ093 Clash of the Nidothing Fans! Horizons 2025-10-27
- EP111 The Wacky Watcher! Original 2000-09-16
- EP136 Charizard's Burning Ambitions Original 2001-02-03
- EP153 The Totodile Duel Original 2001-05-05
- EP165 Fossil Fools Original 2001-09-15
- EP166 Carrying On Original 2001-09-22
- EP170 Hook, Line, and Stinker Original 2001-09-29
- EP173 Power Play! Original 2001-10-20
- EP200 The Heartbreak of Brock Original 2002-04-13
- EP201 Current Events Original 2002-04-27
- EP209 Got Miltank? Original 2002-08-31
- EP262 A Crowning Achievement Original 2003-08-23
- EP265 Address Unown! Original 2003-09-13
- EP271 The Ties That Bind Original 2003-09-20
- EP274 Johto Photo Finish Original 2003-10-11
- AG009 Taming of the Shroomish Advanced Generation 2003-12-06
- AG129 A Judgment Brawl Advanced Generation 2006-03-18
- AG140 Sitting Psyduck Advanced Generation 2006-05-27
- DP015 Shapes of Things to Come! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-27
- DP057 Bibarel Gnaws Best! Diamond & Pearl 2008-05-17
- DP066 Lost Leader Strategy! Diamond & Pearl 2008-07-19
- DP068 A Triple Fighting Chance! Diamond & Pearl 2008-08-02
- DP123 Old Rivals, New Tricks! Diamond & Pearl 2009-09-05
- DP160 A Marathon Rivalry! Diamond & Pearl 2010-06-19
- XY044 Splitting Heirs! XY 2014-11-22
- XY099 The Legend of the Ninja Hero! XY 2016-03-26
- SM001 Alola to New Adventure! Sun & Moon 2016-12-05
- SM002 The Guardian's Challenge! Sun & Moon 2016-12-05
- SM004 First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-style! Sun & Moon 2017-05-14
- SM015 Rocking Clawmark Hill! Sun & Moon 2017-06-24
- SM057 The Dex Can't Help It! Sun & Moon 2018-05-12
- SM064 Satoshi and Nagetukesaru! A Touchdown of Friendship!! Sun & Moon 2018-03-01
- SM072 Sours for the Sweet! Sun & Moon 2018-09-29
- JN034 Solitary and Menacing! Journeys 2020-12-04
TCG Pocket appearances
6 Machoke cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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