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 #143 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 75% male, 25% female
Breeding Humanshape group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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

Biology

Physiology

Machoke appear as larger, tailless Machop with red marks along their muscular arms. Their faces are more reptilian than before. The marks actually look like places where the skin has stretched apart because it can barely contain its huge muscles. Machoke wear black wrestling tights for better movement and a large, golden belt with a little red P on the buckle.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Machoke are Pokémon of immense strength. In fact, they are so strong that even with the power-save belt they constantly wear they are able to lift a sumo wrestler.

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 anime.png

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 run-away boulder heading for them.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Machoke appeared with Machop in Pop Goes the Sneasel. These Pokémon protect the flame of Ho-Oh both with Sneasel.

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.

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.

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

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

Pokémon Adventures

File:PSMachoke.JPG

Machoke in the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.

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 the fiery illusions in Volume 20 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 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 {{{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 Uncommon Victory Road, Trade Cubone on Route 5 (immediately evolves into Machamp, but Pokédex data is entered)
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 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/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	Gravel Cave

Held items

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

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.

Pokéthlon stats

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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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

• "Kung-Foo" was Machoke's prototype name.
• In "Le guide officiel des Pokémon", the French-Canadian version of The Official Pokémon Handbook, Machoke is described as having a selfish personality ; "Machoke,[...]loves too much his body. Often, he looks himself in a mirror instead of training[...]" ,which is exactly the opposite of the description given in Pokémon Stadium; "Although it is incredibly strong, it is always modest[...]".
• Incidentally, Machoke appears in the anime to have a greenish skin pigment, while it keeps a purple color in the games and in Ken Sugimori's official artwork.

Origin

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

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 - From Macho and chopeur (someone who "nabs" people) or peur (fear).
• Korean: 근육몬 Geunyukmon
• Chinese: 豪力 - "Heroic strength".

Notes

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