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Machop is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0066 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Species | Superpower Pokémon |
| Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
| Weight | 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Guts 2. No Guard Steadfast (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0066 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0140 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0073 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0066 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0040 (Diamond/Pearl) 0040 (Platinum) 0142 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0057 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0075 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0095 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0117 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0066 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0138 (Sword/Shield) 0040 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0154 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 180 (23.5% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 75% male, 25% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
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| Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Sp. Def | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Speed | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Total | 305 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Machop changes
- In Generation 3, Machop does not have the No Guard ability.
- In Generation 1, Machop has a base Special stat of 35.
- In Generations 1-3, Machop has a base experience yield of 88.
- In Generation 4, Machop has a base experience yield of 75.
- In Generations 2-7, Machop has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Loves to build its muscles. It trains in all styles of martial arts to become even stronger. |
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| Yellow | Very powerful in spite of its small size. Its mastery of many types of martial arts makes it very tough. |
| Gold | Always brimming with power, it passes time by lifting boulders. Doing so makes it even stronger. |
| Silver | It loves to work out and build its muscles. It is never satisfied, even if it trains hard all day long. |
| Crystal | It trains by lifting rocks in the mountains. It can even pick up a GRAVELER with ease. |
| Ruby | MACHOP’s muscles are special - they never get sore no matter how much they are used in exercise. This POKéMON has sufficient power to hurl a hundred adult humans. |
| Sapphire | MACHOP exercises by hefting around a GRAVELER as if it were a barbell. There are some MACHOP that travel the world in a quest to master all kinds of martial arts. |
| FireRed | Its whole body is composed of muscles. Even though it’s the size of a human child, it can hurl 100 grown-ups. |
| LeafGreen | Loves to build its muscles. It trains in all styles of martial arts to become even stronger. |
| Emerald | It continually undertakes strenuous training to master all forms of martial arts. Its strength lets it easily hoist a sumo wrestler onto its shoulders. |
| Diamond | It hefts a GRAVELER repeatedly to strengthen its entire body. It uses every type of martial arts. |
| Pearl | Its muscles never cramp however much it trains. It lives in the mountains away from humans. |
| Platinum | Though small in stature, it is powerful enough to easily heft and throw a number of GEODUDE at once. |
| HeartGold | Always brimming with power, it passes time by lifting boulders. Doing so makes it even stronger. |
| SoulSilver | It loves to work out and build its muscles. It is never satisfied, even if it trains hard all day long. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Though small in stature, it is powerful enough to easily heft and throw a number of Geodude at once. |
| X | It hefts a Graveler repeatedly to strengthen its entire body. It uses every type of martial arts. |
| Y | Its whole body is composed of muscles. Even though it’s the size of a human child, it can hurl 100 grown-ups. |
| Omega Ruby | Machop’s muscles are special—they never get sore no matter how much they are used in exercise. This Pokémon has sufficient power to hurl a hundred adult humans. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Machop exercises by hefting around a Graveler as if it were a barbell. There are some Machop that travel the world in a quest to master all kinds of martial arts. |
| Sun | It loves working out. As it gazes at its muscles, which continue to swell day by day, it becomes more and more dedicated to its training. |
| Moon | With its superhuman strength, it’s able to throw a hundred people all at the same time. Its strength comes from lifting Graveler every day. |
| Ultra Sun | Once this Pokémon has gained enough confidence and muscle from training with its friends, it challenges Makuhita to a battle. |
| Ultra Moon | It likes food that’s highly nutritious because its instincts drive it to build muscle efficiently. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Very powerful in spite of its small size. Its mastery of many types of martial arts makes it very tough. |
| Sword | Its whole body is composed of muscles. Even though it’s the size of a human child, it can hurl 100 grown-ups. |
| Shield | Always brimming with power, it passes time by lifting boulders. Doing so makes it even stronger. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It hefts a Graveler repeatedly to strengthen its entire body. It uses every type of martial arts. |
| Shining Pearl | Its muscles never cramp however much it trains. It lives in the mountains away from humans. |
| Legends: Arceus | Though as small as a child, it has strength enough to easily throw a well-built adult. Striving to become ever stronger, Machop trains by carrying a Graveler on its shoulders. |
Moves learned by Machop
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Machop learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 4 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 8 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 16 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 20 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Vital Throw | Fighting | 70 | ∞ | |
| 29 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Dual Chop | Dragon | 40 | 90 | |
| 36 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 40 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 44 | Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | |
| 48 | Cross Chop | Fighting | 100 | 80 | |
| 52 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Machop learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Machop gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Bullet Punch | Steel | 40 | 100 | |
| Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
| Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| Submission | Fighting | 80 | 80 | |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| Tickle | Normal | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Machop is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 10 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 100 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by level up
Machop learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Machop can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Machop sprites
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Where to find Machop
| Red Blue |
Rock Tunnel, Victory Road |
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| Yellow | Route 10, Rock Tunnel |
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Goldenrod City, Mt. Mortar, Rock Tunnel |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Route 112, Fiery Path, Jagged Pass |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Mt. Ember, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road |
| Emerald | Fiery Path, Jagged Pass |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 207, 208, 210, Mt. Coronet |
| Platinum | Route 206, 207, 210, 211, Mt. Coronet |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Cliff Cave, Goldenrod City, Mt. Mortar, Rock Tunnel |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Glittering Cave |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 112, Fiery Path, Jagged Pass |
| Sun Moon |
Route 2, Ten Carat Hill |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ten Carat Hill |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Rock Tunnel, Victory Road |
| Sword Shield |
Route 3, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 207, 208, 210, Mt. Coronet, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Whiteout Cave, Sunlit Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Obsidian Falls, Oreburrow Tunnel, Arena's Approach, Bolderoll Ravine, Castaway Shore, Cloudcap Pass, Icebound Falls, Snowfall Hot Spring |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Machop questions
Other languages
| English | Machop |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ワンリキー (Wanriky) |
| German | Machollo |
| French | Machoc |
| Italian | Machop |
| Spanish | Machop |
| Korean | 알통몬 (altongmon) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 腕力 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 腕力 |
| English |
Superpower Pokémon |
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| Japanese | かいりきポケモン |
| German | Kraftprotz-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Colosse |
| Italian | Pokémon Megaforza |
| Spanish | Pokémon Superpoder |
| Korean | 괴력포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 怪力宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 怪力寶可夢 |
Name origin
- macho
- strong, muscular
- chop
- A karate chop



