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Machop is a Fighting-type Pokemon known for its muscular body, martial arts training and evolution into Machoke. This guide covers Machop’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 Machop 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 |
Machop is a Fighting-type Pokemon that trains constantly and can lift heavy objects despite its small size. It evolves into Machoke at Level 28.
Competitive Overview
Machop is usually not a major competitive Pokemon in standard formats, but it can be useful in limited formats because of Guts, No Guard and strong Fighting-type moves.
Machop’s biggest strengths are Fighting-type pressure and useful abilities. Its biggest issue is limited bulk and Speed before evolving.
Here are the key facts to know about Machop, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Machop
National Dex
#0066
Type
Fighting
Species
Superpower Pokemon
Height
2’07” / 0.8 m
80 cm
Weight
43.0 lbs / 19.5 kg
19.5 kg
Abilities
Guts, No Guard, Steadfast
Machop has solid Attack for an early-stage Pokemon but modest Speed and bulk. It works best as a physical attacker before evolving.
Machop uses Fighting, Rock, Ground and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Machop’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.
Machop can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Machop’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Machop 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
Machop’s abilities support status-powered attacks, accuracy-based pressure or speed boosts after flinching.
Boosts Machop’s Attack when it has a status condition.
Makes moves used by and against Machop more accurate.
Raises Speed after Machop flinches when this hidden ability is available.
Machop evolves into Machoke 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
Machop’s availability changes by game. It is often found in caves, mountains, mines and rocky areas.
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Rock Tunnel and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Rock Tunnel and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Route 10 and Rock Tunnel. |
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Mt. Mortar and Rock Tunnel. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Mt. Mortar and Rock Tunnel. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Mt. Mortar and Rock Tunnel. |
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Jagged Pass and Fiery Path. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Jagged Pass and Fiery Path. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Jagged Pass and Fiery Path. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel and Victory Road. |
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 207, 208 and 210, Mt. Coronet and Oreburgh Gate. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 207, 208 and 210, Mt. Coronet and Oreburgh Gate. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 207, 208 and 210, Mt. Coronet and Oreburgh Gate. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Mt. Mortar, Rock Tunnel and Cliff Cave. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Mt. Mortar, Rock Tunnel and Cliff Cave. |
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
White Forest. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 20 and Floccesy Ranch. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 20 and Floccesy Ranch. |
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Glittering Cave. |
 Pokemon Y |
Glittering Cave. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Jagged Pass and Fiery Path. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Jagged Pass and Fiery Path. |
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Ten Carat Hill. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Ten Carat Hill. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Ten Carat Hill. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Ten Carat Hill. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Rock Tunnel and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Rock Tunnel and Victory Road. |
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Galar Mine, Giant’s Seat, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Galar Mine, Giant’s Seat, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 207, 208 and 210, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Whiteout Cave and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 207, 208 and 210, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Whiteout Cave and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Obsidian Falls, Oreburrow Tunnel, Arena’s Approach, Bolderoll Ravine, Castaway Shore, Cloudcap Pass, Icebound Falls and Snowfall Hot Spring. |
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Wild Zone 8 and Wild Zone 12. |
| Game | Where to Find Machop |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Machop. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Machop is a Fighting-type Pokemon.
Machop is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
Machop evolves into Machoke at Level 28.
Machop’s abilities are Guts, No Guard and Steadfast.
Machop’s best moves often include Karate Chop, Low Kick, Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Drain Punch, Bulk Up and Rock Slide.
Machop is useful early and in limited formats, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving.
Machop is commonly found in caves, mountains, mines and rocky areas in games where it appears.
Yes, Machop appears in Wild Zone 8 and Wild Zone 12 in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
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