Machoke (Japanese: ゴーリキー Goriky) is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Machop starting at level 28 and evolves into Machamp when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord.
(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)
Biology
Machoke is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon covered in blue-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 brown ridges. Its arms are muscular with dark red, vertical stripes on them. The lower part of its body has black markings that resemble briefs. It is always seen wearing a black and gold power-save belt resembling a championship belt. It possesses large pectoral muscles that protrude slightly over its belt.
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. Machoke's body is powerful enough to never get tired. Machoke is a popular Pokémon used as a motif for sculptures. In spite of this, it is modest and often helps people with manual labor. The belt it wears regulates its strength, but Machoke removes it when facing a truly powerful opponent. It can be found in the mountains, where it trains daily. In Generation II, Vital Throw was its signature move.
Evolution
Machoke evolves from Machop and evolves into Machamp.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Chikorita's Big Upset, a Machoke was a member of a group of wild Fighting-type Pokémon that roamed the streets of a city as a gang. It befriended Chikorita after she defeated its leader, a Primeape, and became the new gang leader.
In Wobbu-Palooza!, a festival crasher used a Machoke to disrupt the Wobbuffet Festival. However, it wound up being repelled by Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket.
In Turning Over A New Bayleef, Haruno's Machoke helped her with her gardening and was responsible for finding Bayleef when she was washed away in some rapids.
In Machoke, Machoke Man, Chuck used a Machoke in his Gym battle against Ash. It was defeated by Bayleef after almost defeating her with Submission.
In Pop Goes The Sneasel, a Machoke was protecting the flame of Ho-Oh at a shrine.
In Hoenn Alone!, a captain used a Machoke to help passengers on his boat with any problems they have.
In Sitting Psyduck, Emily's Machoke chased after her runaway Psyduck.
In Bibarel Gnaws Best!, the expert stonecutter owns multiple Machoke. They served as construction workers under the supervision of Isis.
In a flashback in Lost Leader Strategy!, Maylene used a Machoke in her Gym battle with Paul, but it was defeated by Honchkrow. In A Triple Fighting Chance!, Maylene used Machoke during her Gym battle against Ash. It battled Staravia and was defeated.
In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, Kenny used a Machoke in the Performance Stage of the Sandalstraw Contest. It helped its Trainer move on to the next stage.
In Showdown at the Shalour Gym!, Korrina used a Machoke in her Gym battle against Ash. It battled Fletchinder, but it was defeated.
Minor appearances
Machoke debuted in The Punchy Pokémon, where one fought Ash's Primeape during the P1 Grand Prix.
A Machoke appeared in a flashback in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion.
A Machoke appeared in Showdown at Dark City, under the ownership of one of the Trainers at Yas Gym.
A Machoke appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.
In Princess vs. Princess, a Machoke competed in the Queen of the Princess Festival.
In Riddle Me This, a Machoke at the Pokémon Lab was targeted by Team Rocket.
In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Machoke for her circus.
In Shell Shock!, an expedition crew led by Nurse Joy owns two Machoke. They rescued Ash, his friends, and the crew from a runaway boulder heading for them.
In Stage Fight!, a Machoke was part of a showboat stage show.
In Navel Maneuvers, Danny's Machoke helped him carve a sled that he used during his second challenge against Ash. It reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.
In The Power of One, a Machoke sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In Wired for Battle!, a Machoke was in Muramasa's dojo.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Machoke was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In Love, Totodile Style, Trixie uses a Machoke for her circus.
In Hassle in the Castle, Dr. Anna uses a Machoke in her health clinic for massages.
In Two Hits and a Miss, a Machoke was under the ownership of Kenzo.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Machoke participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In A Better Pill to Swallow, Brock's fantasy featured a Machoke.
In Doin' What Comes Natu-rally, a Machoke participated in a street festival.
In a flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl, Wings Alexander's then-Hoothoot defeated a Machoke.
In You're a Star, Larvitar!, a Machoke trained alongside its Trainer, a Hiker.
In A Claim to Flame!, a Trainer's Machoke battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.
A Machoke appeared in Playing with Fire!.
A Machoke appeared in We're No Angels!.
In Taming of the Shroomish, two Machoke worked on the Green Lodge demolition site.
In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Machoke starred in the Western movie Brock saw with his siblings in a flashback.
A Machoke appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Celebi and Joy! a demolition crew employed a Machoke. In the new timeline, the Machoke was still employed by what had become a construction crew.
In A Judgment Brawl, a Trainer's Machoke was defeated by Morrison's Metang during the Ever Grande Conference.
A Machoke appeared in Shapes of Things to Come!, under the ownership of a miner.
In A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!, a Machoke starred on a fitness program.
A Machoke appeared in A Marathon Rivalry!, under the ownership of a competitor in the Pokéathlon held in Camellia Town.
In The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, a Machoke was used in the Ninja Village.
A Trainer's Machoke appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A Trainer's Machoke appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
A student's Machoke appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!. It reappeared in the banned episode SM064.
A Trainer's Machoke appeared in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!.
In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Machoke competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.
In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, two Machoke were training up on Clawmark Hill.
Two Trainers' Machoke appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins....
Three Trainers' Machoke appeared in Getting the Band Back Together!.
In The Dex Can't Help It!, a deliveryman's Machoke helped deliver a washing machine to Professor Kukui's house by mistake and then to the Pokémon Center.
A Trainer's Machoke appeared in Sours for the Sweet!.
Five Trainers' Machoke appeared in The Power of Us.
A Machoke appeared in Filling the Light with Darkness!, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It reappeared in a similar fashion during The Prism Between Light and Darkness!.
In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Machoke joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Trainer's Machoke appeared in a video hologram in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
In A Little Rocket R & R!, a Trainer's Machoke was captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.
A Machoke appeared in a fantasy in Solitary and Menacing!, under the ownership of Bea.
A Trainer's Machoke got stuck in Gulpin's giant ball in A Rollicking Roll….
A Machoke appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Machoke appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One, under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.
Pokédex entries
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| DP068
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Machoke
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Machoke, the Superpower Pokémon. With enough strength to lift a giant truck with one hand, Machoke are often used for extremely heavy work.
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Training, Bea owns a Machoke. It was training alongside her other Pokémon in the Wild Area.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
Similar to her anime counterpart, Anna owns a Machoke. It appeared in Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!.
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
A Machoke appeared in Behold The Phantom Thief Of Justice.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Machoke appeared in PMDP11.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Blue's Machoke
Machoke debuted in Bulbasaur, Come Home!, where it protected the Viridian Gym from intruders. It attacked Red and Professor Oak, but Bulbasaur defeated it with a Solar Beam.
Blue had a Machoke that evolved into Machamp under Red's care, but it was traded back afterwards in A Tale of Ninetales.
A Machoke appeared in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon III 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 at the Lilycove Museum in Volume 20, but failed miserably and ended up getting burned. His Hariyama succeeded in doing so, however.
A Machoke appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.
The Battle Tower rented a Machoke, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
A Machoke appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a Black Belt.
Chaz's Machoke appeared in Salamence Evolves.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
A Team Galactic Grunt used a Machoke in Find Munchlax!!.
Maylene has a Machoke, which was seen being defeated by Hareta's Piplup in Dialga's Secret Keys.
A Police Officer's Machoke appeared in Charon Must Be Stopped!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Machoke appeared in GDZ51.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Red owns a Machamp, which he caught after it evolved from Machoke in Catch That Pokémon Thief!!.
Giovanni used a Machoke during his Gym battle against Red in Get The Last Badge!!.
Pokémon Zensho
A Machoke appeared in PZ07, under the ownership of the Fighting Dojo.
In the TCG
- Main article: Machoke (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Kanto
#067
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| Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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| Green
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| Red(ENG)
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Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this Pokémon would be unstoppable.
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| Stadium
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Although it is incredibly strong, it is always modest. It restrains its strength with a power-save belt.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#141
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| Gold
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It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired.
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| Silver
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The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength.
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| Crystal
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This tough Pokémon always stays in the zone. Its muscles become thicker after every battle.
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| Stadium 2
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It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired.
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
#074
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Kanto
#067
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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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.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods.
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| LeafGreen
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Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
#041
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Johto
#143
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| Diamond
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Machoke's boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy.
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| Pearl
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It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs.
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| Platinum
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It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people.
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| HeartGold
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It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired.
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| SoulSilver
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The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength.
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Unova
#—
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| Black
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It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people.
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| White
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| Black 2
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It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people.
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Kalos
Coastal #058
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Hoenn
#076
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Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
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| Y
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It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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| Generation VII
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Alola
SM: #096
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Alola
USUM: #118
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Kanto
#067
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| Sun
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As a result of its continual workouts, it has developed tremendous power. It uses that power to help people with their work.
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| Moon
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It willingly assists with hard labor because it knows the work is good training for its muscles.
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| Ultra Sun
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When it encounters an enemy that's truly mighty, this Pokémon removes the power-save belt from its waist and unleashes its full power.
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| Ultra Moon
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A popular motif for sculptures, its incredibly well-developed muscles have captured the imagination of many an artist.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this Pokémon would be unstoppable.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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Galar
#139
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Sinnoh
#041
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Hisui
#155
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| Sword
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Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
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| Shield
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Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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Machoke's boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy.
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| Shining Pearl
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It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that kind of strength, it helps people do heavy jobs.
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| Legends: Arceus
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A sturdy creature boasting a robust physique and boundless stamina. Loves training above all else and voluntarily assists with tasks such as construction and clearing land.
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Game locations
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Routes 210, 211, 216, 217, 225, and 226, Stark Mountain, Mount Coronet, Victory Road, Acuity Lakefront
Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Whiteout Cave, Sunlit Cavern (After obtaining TM97 (Defog))
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 405
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Machoke is available in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Machoke in Generation VIII
- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Machoke in Generation VIII
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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(Crush ×2)
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| Loops: 8
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Min. exp.: 52
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Max. exp.: 62
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Browser entry R-081
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| Machoke takes pride in its strong body. It has no trouble crushing big Boulders.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 55
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Machoke evolves from Machop starting at level 28 and evolves into Machamp when traded. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Machoke can also evolve into Machamp when exposed to a Linking Cord.
Sprites
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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.
- Generally, Machoke's complexion is a somewhat dark shade of blue, such as in the games, TCG, and promotional illustrations, but it has a much lighter blue complexion in the anime.
Origin
Machoke appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler with some reptilian traits.
Name origin
Machoke may be a combination of macho (manly; Spanish and Portuguese for male) and choke.
Goriky may be derived from 剛力 gōriki (herculean strength).
In other languages
| Language
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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ゴーリキー Goriky
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From 剛力 gōriki
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 French
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Machopeur
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From Macho and choppeur
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 Spanish
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Machoke
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Same as English name
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Maschock
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From Macho and Schock
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 Italian
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Machoke
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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근육몬 Geunyukmon
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From 근육 (筋肉) geun-yuk and monster
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 Mandarin Chinese
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豪力 Háolì
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From 豪力 háolì
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 Cantonese Chinese
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豪力 Hòuhlihk*
大力 Daaihlihk*
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From 豪力 hòuhlihk
From 大力 daaihlihk
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| More languages
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 Hindi
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मचोक Machoke
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Мачоук Machouk
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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โกริกี Koriki
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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For other sprites and images, please see Machoke images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
