Machoke (Pokémon)

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Machoke ゴーリキー Goriky #067
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fighting ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Superpower Pokémon
Abilities Guts or No Guard No Guard Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #067 Johto #141 Hoenn #074 Sinnoh #041 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′11″ Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4′11″/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 155.4 lbs. Imperial 70.5 kg Metric 155.4 lbs./70.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Humanshape group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 146 Battle Exp.: 1461*
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.

Biology

Physiology

Machokes look mostly like larger Machops. They have red muscle lines on their arms, and appear to be wearing black underwear and a gold belt.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

They are very strong, and can lift heavy objects with one finger. They wear a power-save belt to hold back their unstoppable strength.

Behavior

Strong and capable, Machoke helps people with labor.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Machoke live in mountains, in foreboding areas where they can hone their skills. They can also be found in urban areas, as they are often employed for manual labor.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Machoke and Machop in the Anime.GIF

Machoke and its pre-evolution, Machop in the anime

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.

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

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

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

Danny owned a Machoke in Navel Maneuvers.

Kenzo owned a Machoke in Two Hits and a Miss

Wobbu-palooza featured a Machoke belonging to a Festival Crasher.

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

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

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

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

It was revealed in DP066 that Maylene had a Machoke that was used in a gym battle against Paul and in DP068 wherein Machoke was defeated by Ash's Staravia.

In the manga

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

Machoke was seen again in Template:PSV as one of Brawly's Pokémon; it is unconfirmed if this Machoke evolved from the Machop he had in Template:PSV. Machoke attempted to fight the fiery illusions in Template:PSV at the Lilycove Museum, but failed miserably.

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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Victory Road Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Victory Road
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 None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Machop
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 15 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Fiery Field (17F-25F) Buried Relic (80F-87F)
Pokémon Ranger	Dusk Factory
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Aegis Cave
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Freighter

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.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Low Kick Leer Karate Chop 36 Focus Energy 44 Seismic Toss 52 Submission

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Low Kick Leer Focus Energy Karate Chop Foresight Seismic Toss 34 Vital Throw 43 Cross Chop 52 Scary Face 61 Submission

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Low Kick Leer Focus Energy Karate Chop Foresight Seismic Toss Revenge 33 Vital Throw 41 Submission 46 Cross Chop 51 Scary Face 59 DynamicPunch

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Low Kick Leer Focus Energy Karate Chop Foresight Seismic Toss Revenge Vital Throw 32 Submission 36 Wake-Up Slap 40 Cross Chop 44 Scary Face 51 DynamicPunch

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM35 Metronome TM38 Fire Blast TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM48 Rock Slide TM50 Substitute HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM38 Fire Blast TM41 ThunderPunch TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM48 Fire Punch HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM52 Focus Blast TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM66 Payback TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

• Bullet Punch
• Close Combat
• Counter
• Encore
• Fire Punch
• Ice Punch
• Light Screen
• Meditate
• Rock Slide
• Rolling Kick
• SmellingSalt
• ThunderPunch

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

• "Kung-Foo" was Machoke's prototype name.
• In its Generation I sprite, Machoke's head 'ridges' reached to its back. This seems to have been dropped. Also, the medallion on its belt has been greatly reduced in later sprites. In addition to this, Machoke's color has changed from green to purple. It also appears that Machoke use to have had its left eyelid half closed before Yellow, possibly to show that it got into a fight previously or that Machoke is just a mindless brute.

Origin

Machoke appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler.

Name origin

Machoke's name may be a combination of choke, as in chokehold, and macho, which is Spanish for overly masculine or chauvinist. Macho has come to mean tough or masculine in English. Like Mr. Mime, this is not reflected in the gender distribution. Goriky is a corruption of 剛力 gōriki, herculean strength.

In other languages

• German: Maschok
• French: Machopeur - Macho has a similar meaning as in English. The remainder could come from chopeur someone who "nabs" people, or simply from peur, meaning fear.
• Korean: 근육몬 Geunyukmon
• Chinese: 豪力 - meaning "Heroic Strength"

Related articles

• Chuck's Machoke

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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