Machoke (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #066: Machop	Pokémon	#068: Machamp →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Machoke (disambiguation).

Machoke Superpower Pokémon 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 20 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 introduced in Generation I.

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 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. 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 the past, it claimed Low Kick and Vital Throw as signature moves.

In the anime

Machoke in the anime

Major appearances

A Machoke appeared in Chikorita's Big Upset as 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.

A Machoke appeared in Wobbu-Palooza!, under the ownership of a festival crasher. It was used to disrupt the Wobbuffet Festival, but wound up being repelled by Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket.

A Machoke appeared in Turning Over A New Bayleef, under the ownership of Haruno. It helped her with her gardening and was responsible for finding Bayleef when she was washed away in some rapids.

A Machoke appeared in Machoke, Machoke Man, under the ownership of Chuck. He used it in his Gym battle against Ash, where it was defeated by Bayleef after almost defeating her with Submission.

A Machoke appeared in Pop Goes The Sneasel as one of the Pokémon protecting the flame of Ho-Oh at a shrine.

A Machoke appeared in Hoenn Alone!, under the ownership of a captain. It was used to help passengers on his boat with any problems they have.

A Machoke appeared in Sitting Psyduck, under the ownership of Emily. It, Machop, and Machamp chased after her runaway Psyduck.

Multiple Machoke appeared in Bibarel Gnaws Best!, under the ownership of the expert stonecutter. Along with several Machamp, they served as construction workers.

A Machoke appeared in a flashback in Lost Leader Strategy!, under the ownership of Maylene. It was revealed that she used a Machoke in her Gym battle with Paul, where it was defeated by Honchkrow. Machoke physically appeared in A Triple Fighting Chance!, where Maylene used it during her Gym battle against Ash; it battled Staravia and was defeated.

A Machoke appeared in Old Rivals, New Tricks!, under the ownership of Kenny. It was used in the Performance Stage of the Sandalstraw Contest, which helped its Trainer move on to the next stage.

A Machoke appeared in Showdown at the Shalour Gym!, under the ownership of Korrina. Korrina used Machoke in her Gym battle against Ash; it battled Fletchinder, but was defeated.

Minor appearances

Machoke debuted in The Punchy Pokémon, where it 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.

A Machoke appeared in Princess vs. Princess, where it was seen competing in the Queen of the Princess Festival.

A Machoke appeared in Riddle Me This as one of the Fighting-type Pokémon in an exercise Gym that were targeted by Team Rocket.

A Machoke appeared in It's Mr. Mime Time as one of the Pokémon in Stella's circus.

Two Machoke appeared in Shell Shock!, under the ownership of an expedition crew led by Nurse Joy, which was looking for Kabuto Fossils. They rescued Ash, his friends, and the crew from a runaway boulder heading for them.

A Machoke appeared in Stage Fight! as part of a showboat stage show along with other Pokémon.

A Machoke appeared in Navel Maneuvers, under the ownership of Danny. It helped him carve a sled that he used during his second challenge against Ash. It reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

A Machoke appeared in The Power of One.

A Machoke appeared in Wired for Battle! as one of the Pokémon seen in Muramasa's dojo.

A Machoke appeared in Tricks of the Trade as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

A Machoke appeared in Love, Totodile Style, under the ownership of Trixie. It is among the Pokémon she uses in her circus.

A Machoke appeared in Hassle in the Castle, under the ownership of Dr. Anna. She uses it in her health clinic for massages.

A Machoke appeared in Two Hits and a Miss, under the ownership of Kenzo.

A Machoke appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.

A Machoke appeared in a fantasy in A Better Pill to Swallow.

A Machoke appeared in Doin' What Comes Natu-rally as one of the Pokémon participating in a street festival.

A Machoke appeared in a flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl as one of the Pokémon defeated by Wings Alexander's then-Hoothoot.

A Machoke appeared in You're a Star, Larvitar!, under the ownership of a Hiker. It was seen training alongside its Trainer.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in A Claim to Flame!, where it battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.

A Machoke appeared in Playing with Fire!.

A Machoke appeared in We're No Angels!.

Two Machoke appeared in Taming of the Shroomish, where they worked on the Green Lodge demolition site.

A Machoke appeared in Lights, Camerupt, Action! as an actor in one of Elijah's movies.

A Machoke appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Machoke appeared in Celebi and Joy!, under the ownership of a demolition crew. The demolition crew was eventually changed into a construction crew due to Ritchie changing the past.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in A Judgment Brawl. It reappeared in a flashback in the next episode.

A Machoke appeared in Shapes of Things to Come!, under the ownership of a miner.

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

A Machoke appeared in A Marathon Rivalry!, under the ownership of a competitor in the Pokéathlon held in Camellia Town.

A Machoke appeared in The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, where it 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 appeared again in the banned episode SM064.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in Racing to a Big Event!, where it participated in the Pokémon Pancake Race.

Two Machoke appeared in Rocking Clawmark Hill! as some of the Pokémon 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!.

A deliveryman's Machoke appeared in The Dex Can't Help It!, where it 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!.

A Trainer's Machoke appeared in Securing the Future!, where it 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 SS002.

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 for extremely heavy work.

In the manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Similar to her anime counterpart, Anna owns a Machoke. It appeared in Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!.

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

A Machoke appeared in Behold The Phantom Thief Of Justice.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Machoke in 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 has a Machoke that evolved into Machamp under Red's care, but 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 Omega Alpha Adventure 3.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A 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!.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Machoke appeared in GDZ51.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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!!.

A Machoke appeared in PMDP11.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A Machoke appeared in PZ07, under the ownership of the Fighting Dojo.

In the TCG

Main article: Machoke (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #067 Red(ENG) 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 Johto #141 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 Hoenn #074 Kanto #067 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 Sinnoh #041 Johto #143 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 Unova #— Black It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people. White Black 2 It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #058 Hoenn #076 X Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions. Y It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs. Omega 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. Alpha 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.

Generation VII Alola SM: #096 Alola USUM: #118 Kanto #067 Sun As a result of its continual workouts, it has developed tremendous power. It uses that power to help people with their work. Moon It willingly assists with hard labor because it knows the work is good training for its muscles. Ultra Sun When it encounters an enemy that's truly mighty, this Pokémon removes the power-save belt from its waist and unleashes its full power. Ultra Moon A popular motif for sculptures, its incredibly well-developed muscles have captured the imagination of many an artist. Let's Go Pikachu The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this Pokémon would be unstoppable. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #139 Sword Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions. Shield Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Victory Road Blue (Japan) Victory Road Yellow Victory Road Trade Cubone in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6)*

Generation II Gold Silver Rock Tunnel, Mt. Mortar Crystal Mt. Mortar, Mt. Silver, Rock Tunnel

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Machop Emerald Evolve Machop FireRed LeafGreen Cerulean Cave, Mt. Ember, Victory Road Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 210, 211, 216, 217, 225, and 226, Stark Mountain, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Acuity Lakefront Platinum Routes 210, 211, 225, and 226, Mt. Coronet HeartGold SoulSilver Cliff Cave, Mt. Mortar, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel, Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain

Generation V Black Trade, Event White Evolve Machop Black 2 White 2 Trade

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Fighting) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Machop

Generation VII Sun Moon Vast Poni Canyon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Vast Poni Canyon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Victory Road

Generation VIII Sword Shield Axew's Eye, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness, Hammerlocke Hills

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Machop

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Machop Trozei! Secret Storage 15, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Fiery Field (17F-25F), Buried Relic (B80F-B87F) Ranger Dusk Factory

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Aegis Cave (Rock B2F-B3F, Steel B1F-B4F, Pit B1F-B3F) MD Sky Aegis Cave (Rock B2F-B3F, Steel B1F-B4F, Pit B1F-B3F) Ranger: SoA Cargo Ship Rumble Rocky Cave (Normal Mode C & A, Advanced Mode B & A)</small

Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Sunny Seashore Conquest Evolve Machop Rumble U Melodious Woodland: A Lively Concert

Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Mo Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 247 Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab (All Areas, Entrance Boss)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Machoke	English	United States	38	September 25, 2004
BW	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%)
Sun	Moon	Focus Band (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Focus Band (5%)
Sword	Shield	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 VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 1212 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100100% 20 1616 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20 2020 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2424 Vital Throw Fighting Physical 07070 00——% 10 3131 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100100% 15 3636 Dual Chop Dragon Physical 04040 09090% 15 4242 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00——% 20 4848 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 5454 Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 05050% 5 6060 Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100100 08080% 5 6666 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM75 TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR14 TR14 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR48 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR79 TR79 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20

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

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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 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!
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 R-081 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 R-162 It attacks by throwing punches and launching shock waves.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Wake-Up Slap Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Guts Ability 2: Thrust Ability 3: Bodyguard Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★ 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
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fighting Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #344 Stabilize Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 160 Base Attack: 177 Base Defense: 130 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 or Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Karate Chop Charged Attacks: Submission, Brick Break, Cross Chop*, Dynamic Punch*

Evolution

Unevolved Machop  Fighting

Level 28 →

First Evolution Machoke  Fighting

Trade →

Second Evolution Machamp  Fighting

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Machoke images on the 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.

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 male, 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 Geunyukmon From 근육 geun'yuk and monster Mandarin Chinese 豪力 Háolì Literally "Heroic strength" Cantonese Chinese 大力 Daaihlihk Literally "Great strength"

More languages Hindi मचोक Machoke Transcription of English name Russian Мачоук Machouk Transcription of English name

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• Blue's Machoke

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