Machoke (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Machoke (disambiguation).

Machoke ゴーリキー Goriky #067 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Guts or No Guard Cacophony Cacophony Steadfast Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 75% male, 25% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Machoke 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 155.4 lbs. 70.5 kg Machoke 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 146 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Machoke 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Machoke (Japanese: ゴーリキー Goriky) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Machop starting at level 28 and evolves into Machamp when traded.

Biology

Machoke is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon covered in gray skin. It has a vaguely reptilian face with a short snout, narrow red eyes, and four pointed teeth visible inside its mouth. Two of these teeth are in the upper jaw, while two are in the lower jaw. On top of its head are three, light brown ridges. Its arms are muscular with dark red, vertical stripes on them. It possesses large pectoral muscles that protrude slightly over its belt. It wears tight black shorts, and a golden belt with a buckle that has a red "P" design. This power-save belt regulates Machoke's strength.

Machoke is a Pokémon of immense strength. Its muscles are as hard as steel, and it is capable of lifting extremely heavy objects with only one finger. Despite its immense strength, it is modest and often helps people with manual labor. It can be found in the mountains, where it trains daily.

In the anime

Machoke in the anime

Major appearances

Two Machoke were present on the expedition crew in Shell Shock!. They rescued Ash, Misty, Tracey and the crew from a runaway boulder heading for them.

In Chikorita's Big Upset, one was part of a group of Fighting-type Pokémon that roamed the streets of the city as a gang.

In Turning Over A New Bayleef, one owned by Haruno helped her with her gardening.

Chuck used a Machoke for the Gym Battle in Machoke, Machoke Man. Chuck's Machoke was defeated by Ash's Bayleef.

A Machoke appeared with a Machop in Pop Goes the Sneasel. These Pokémon were protecting the flame of Ho-Oh both with a Sneasel.

A Machoke was used by the captain in Hoenn Alone!.

Emily had a Machop, Machoke, and Machamp chase after her runaway Psyduck in Sitting Psyduck.

Several Machoke and Machamp appeared in Bibarel Gnaws Best! as construction workers.

Maylene also owns a Machoke which appeared in Lost Leader Strategy!.

Another Machoke competed in the Sandalstraw Contest in Old Rivals, New Tricks! under the ownership of Kenny.

Minor appearances

Machoke has had many appearances, many more than its evolved and pre-evolved forms. It can usually be seen in Dojos and on construction sites.

Machoke made its debut in The Punchy Pokémon where it fought against Ash's Primeape.

A Machoke appeared in a flashback in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion.

In Showdown at Dark City, Machoke is one of the Pokémon owned by one of the Trainers at Yas Gym.

Machoke also appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.

A Machoke appeared competing in a tournament in Princess vs. Princess.

A Machoke was seen in a Pokémon Lab in Riddle Me This.

A Machoke under the ownership of Stella appeared in It's Mr. Mime Time.

In Stage Fight!, a Machoke was part of a showboat stage show along with other Pokémon.

Danny owned a Machoke in Navel Maneuvers, which helped him carve a sled in order to compete with it. It reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

Machoke also appeared in The Power of One.

A Machoke was seen in a dojo in Wired for Battle!.

A Machoke was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

Trixie has a Machoke which is used in a circus in Love, Totodile Style.

Dr. Anna owns a Machoke which she uses in her health clinic for massages in Hassle In The Castle.

Kenzo owned a Machoke in Two Hits and a Miss.

A Machoke appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.

A Machoke appeared in A Better Pill to Swallow as a fantasized Pokémon.

Wobbu-Palooza! featured a Machoke belonging to a Festival Crasher.

A Machoke was part of a Pokémon street festival in Doin' What Comes Natu-rally.

A Machoke was one of the Pokémon defeated by Wings Alexander's then Hoothoot as seen in his flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl.

A Machoke was seen training alongside its Trainer in You're a Star, Larvitar!.

A Machoke made an appearance in We're No Angels.

A Machoke was also owned by a demolition crew (which was changed into a construction crew due to Ritchie changing the past) in Celebi and Joy.

A Machoke appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

It was revealed in Lost Leader Strategy! that Maylene had a Machoke that was used in a Gym battle against Paul and in A Triple Fighting Chance! wherein Machoke was defeated by Ash's Staravia.

A Machoke appeared in A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine! on a fitness program.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP068 Machoke Dawn's Pokédex Machoke, the Superpower Pokémon. With enough strength to lift a giant truck with one hand, Machoke are often used to extremely heavy work.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Machoke in Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Blue's Machoke

Machoke debuts in its own round, Bulbasaur, Come Home!. Here, it protected the Viridian Gym from intruders, attacking Red and Professor Oak, but Bulbasaur defeated it with a SolarBeam.

Blue also had a Machoke that evolved into Machamp under Red's care, but was traded back afterwards..

Machoke was seen again in Volume 18 as one of Brawly's Pokémon; it is unconfirmed if this Machoke evolved from the Machop he had in Volume 16. Machoke attempted to fight Blaise's fiery illusions in Volume 20 at the Lilycove Museum, but failed miserably and ended up getting burned. His Hariyama succeeded in doing so, however.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Red owns a Machamp which he caught after it evolved from Machoke in Catch That Pokémon Thief!!.

Giovanni's Machoke was used in the Gym battle against Red in Get The Last Badge!!.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Galactic Grunt uses a Machoke in Find Munchlax!!.

Maylene has a Machoke which was only seen getting defeated by Hareta's Piplup.

In the TCG

Main article: Machoke (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions. Blue Yellow The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this Pokémon would be unstoppable. Stadium Although it is incredibly strong, it is always modest. It restrains its strength with a power-save belt.
Generation II Gold It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired. Silver The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength. Crystal This tough Pokémon always stays in the zone. Its muscles become thicker after every battle. Stadium 2 It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired.
Generation III Ruby Machoke's thoroughly toned muscles possess the hardness of steel. This Pokémon has so much strength, it can easily hold aloft a sumo wrestler on just one finger. Sapphire Machoke undertakes bodybuilding every day even as it helps people with tough, physically demanding labor. On its days off, this Pokémon heads to the fields and mountains to exercise and train. Emerald A belt is worn by a Machoke to keep its overwhelming power under control. Because it is so dangerous, no one has ever removed the belt. FireRed Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods. LeafGreen Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
Generation IV Diamond Machoke's boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy. Pearl It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs. Platinum It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people. HeartGold It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired. SoulSilver The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength.
Generation V Black It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Victory Road Blue (Japan) Unknown Victory Road Yellow Uncommon Victory Road, trade Cubone on Route 5*
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Rock Tunnel, Mt. Mortar Crystal Rare Mt. Mortar, Silver Cave, Rock Tunnel
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Machop Emerald None Evolve Machop FireRed LeafGreen Rare Cerulean Cave, Mt. Ember, Victory Road Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Stark Mountain, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, and Routes 210, 211, 216, 217, 225, and 226 Platinum Uncommon Mt. Coronet, Routes 210, 211, 225, and 226 HeartGold SoulSilver Common Cliff Cave, Mt. Mortar, Cerulean Cave and Rock Tunnel Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Machop (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Evolve Machop

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Machop
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Machop
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 15 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Fiery Field (17F-25F) Buried Relic (80F-87F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Aegis Cave
Pokémon Ranger	Dusk Factory
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Cargo Ship
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Canyon: Sunny Seashore
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Machop

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Machoke	English	United States	38	September 25, 2004
	Trade for Evolution! Machoke	Japanese	Japan	30	October 10 to November 28, 2010

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
FireRed	LeafGreen	Focus Band (5%)
Events*		Fighting Gem (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 13/15 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 00Start Karate Chop Fighting Physical 05050 100100% 25 077 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1010 Karate Chop Fighting Physical 05050 100100% 25 1313 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 20 1919 Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 2222 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 2525 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 3232 Vital Throw Fighting Physical 07070 ——% 10 3636 Submission Fighting Physical 08080 08080% 25 4040 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 4444 Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100100 08080% 5 5151 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 5555 DynamicPunch Fighting Physical 100100 05050% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100%	30
	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	—	100%	10
	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
	Meditate	Psychic	Status	—	—%	40
	Power Trick	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Rolling Kick	Fighting	Physical	60	85%	15
	SmellingSalt	Normal	Physical	60	100%	10
	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Machoke in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Machoke in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Dual Chop	Dragon	Physical	40	90%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Machoke can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Machoke cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Helping HandBW	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Machoke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Machoke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 067.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Mt. Discipline Phrases 51%-100% HP If it's all about power, no one gets the better of me! 26%-50% HP This isn't looking good. My health is down by half. 1%-25% HP I'm useless... There's not an ounce of power left... Level up Leveled! I can feel the power welling up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled! I can feel the power welling up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 52 Max. exp.: 62 Browser entry   Machoke takes pride in its strong body. It has no trouble crushing big Boulders.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Tackle ×2) Browser entry   It attacks by throwing punches and launching shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Wake-Up Slap Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Guts Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Thrust Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Bodyguard Evolves from Machop when its Attack is 86 or higher Evolves into Machamp when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment Range: 3 Perfect Links: Isa, Masatoshi, and Tadatsune

Evolution

Unevolved Machop  Fighting

Level 28 →

First Evolution Machoke  Fighting

Trade →

Second Evolution Machamp  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Machoke images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Machoke was originally known as "Kung-Foo". This name is a corruption of kung fu, a Chinese martial art.
• In The Official Pokémon Handbook, Machoke is described as being extremely narcissistic; "Machoke, [...]likes its own body way too much. Sometimes it's too busy looking at itself in the mirror to train", which is exactly the opposite of the description given in Pokémon Stadium; "Although it is incredibly strong, it is always modest".
• Machoke's belt looks very similar to the Winner's Belt Prop in Pokémon Black and White.
• Over the years Machoke's pectoral muscles have gotten smaller, with its Generation V sprite having ones only 2/3 the size of its Generation I sprite.

Origin

Machoke appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler with some reptilian traits.

Name origin

Machoke may be a combination of macho (Spanish for overly masculine or chauvinist) and choke. Macho has come to mean tough or masculine in English. Akin to Mr. Mime, the masculine attribute has no reflection on gender assignment, as both species can be male and female; however, Machop's evolutionary line does have a 3:1 male:female ratio, making the species predominantly—but not entirely—male.

Goriky is a corruption of 剛力 gōriki (herculean strength).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゴーリキー Goriky Corruption of 剛力 gōriki French Machopeur From Macho and choppeur or peur Spanish Machoke Same as English name German Maschock From Macho and Schock Italian Machoke Same as English name Korean 근육몬 Geun'yukmon From 근육 geun'yuk and monster Mandarin Chinese 豪力 Háolì Literally "Heroic strength" Cantonese Chinese 大力 Daaihlihk Literally "Great strength"

More languages

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

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