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Machoke is a Fighting-type Pokemon known for its muscular body, power-limiting belt and evolution from Machop. This guide covers Machoke’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Machoke guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Machoke is the evolved form of Machop and evolves at Level 28. It wears a belt that helps control its overwhelming strength.
Competitive Overview
Machoke can be useful in some limited formats thanks to Eviolite potential, Guts, No Guard and strong Fighting-type attacks.
Machoke’s biggest strengths are physical power and useful abilities. Its biggest issue is that Machamp usually provides the stronger final-stage role.
Here are the key facts to know about Machoke, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Machoke
National Dex
#0067
Type
Fighting
Species
Superpower Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
155.4 lbs / 70.5 kg
70.5 kg
Abilities
Guts, No Guard, Steadfast
Machoke has solid Attack and decent bulk, but it is not especially fast. It can work as a physical attacker or evolve into Machamp.
Machoke uses Fighting, Rock, Ground and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Machoke’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A classic Fighting-type move associated with the Machop line.
A Fighting-type attack that can deal heavy damage to heavier targets.
Reliable Fighting-type damage that can also break screen effects.
A powerful Fighting-type attack that can confuse the target.
A high-power Fighting-type attack with defensive drawbacks.
Fighting-type damage that restores HP.
Boosts Attack and Defense for physical sets.
Coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Machoke can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Machoke’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Machoke is a Fighting-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Rock, Bug and Dark-type moves, but leaves it weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type attacks.
Type
Fighting
Weaknesses
Flying, Psychic, Fairy
Resistances
Rock, Bug, Dark
Immunity
None
None
Machoke’s abilities support status-powered attacks, accuracy-based pressure or speed boosts after flinching.
Boosts Machoke’s Attack when it has a status condition.
Makes moves used by and against Machoke more accurate.
Raises Speed after Machoke flinches when this hidden ability is available.
Machoke evolves from Machop at Level 28. Machoke evolves into Machamp through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Machop at Level 28
Stage 3
Evolves from Machoke by trade or compatible evolution methods
Machoke’s availability changes by game. It is often obtained by evolving Machop, though some games allow Machoke to be caught directly.
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Victory Road or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Victory Road or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Victory Road or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Rock Tunnel, Mt. Mortar or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Rock Tunnel, Mt. Mortar or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Rock Tunnel, Mt. Mortar or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 210 and 211, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 210 and 211, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 210 and 211, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 23, Victory Road or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 23, Victory Road or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage and Stony Wilderness, or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage and Stony Wilderness, or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 210 and 211, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Whiteout Cave and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 210 and 211, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Whiteout Cave and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Obsidian Falls, Arena’s Approach, Bolderoll Ravine, Castaway Shore, Cloudcap Pass, Icebound Falls and Snowfall Hot Spring. |
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Wild Zone 12 or evolve Machop at Level 28. |
| Game | Where to Find Machoke |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Evolve Machop at Level 28. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Machoke. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Machoke is a Fighting-type Pokemon.
Machoke is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
Machoke evolves from Machop at Level 28.
Machoke evolves into Machamp through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game.
Machoke’s abilities are Guts, No Guard and Steadfast.
Machoke’s best moves often include Karate Chop, Low Kick, Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Drain Punch, Bulk Up and Rock Slide.
Machoke can be useful in limited formats, but Machamp usually fills the stronger final-stage role.
Yes, Machoke appears in Wild Zone 12 in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
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