Is Machoke good in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Machoke is C-tier for Great League.

What are the best Machoke IVs for Great League?

The rank-1 Great League spread is 4/14/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 27.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.

Is Machoke a good raid attacker?

Machoke ranks #188 of 283 fighting attackers with 10.1 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.

Should I evolve Machoke?

Machamp is B-tier for Great League. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Machoke for candy.

Can Machoke be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Shiny Machoke is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

Is Shadow Machoke worth keeping?

Shadow Machoke hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is C-tier for Great League, so keep it.

#067 · Generation 1

Machoke

fighting

Max CP (L40 / L50): 2,031 / 2,296
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,160 / 1,451
Research CP (L15): 870
Buddy distance: 3 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Machoke has a niche: C-tier Great League (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.

Battle roles

C
Great Leagueshadow#216 of 1154 · score 81.9
The Shadow version is ranked #216 in Great League on PvPoke with Karate Chop / Cross Chop / Dynamic Punch.
–
Ultra Leagueshadow#361 of 851 · score 76.7
Ranked #361 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.

Worth evolving into

Machamp
B Great League (shadow)B Max Battle attacker (dynamax)

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack177

Defense125

Stamina190

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

fairy×1.6
flying×1.6
psychic×1.6

Resists

bug×0.625
dark×0.625
rock×0.625

Evolution line

Machop
→25 candyMachoke
→100 candyMachamp

→ Machamp: 100 candy

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#489 / 1154	75.2	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Return	L27.5 · 4/14/15
Great LeagueShadow	C	#216 / 1154	81.9	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Dynamic Punch	L27.5 · 4/14/15
Ultra League	–	#417 / 851	74.4	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Dynamic Punch	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra LeagueShadow	–	#361 / 851	76.7	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Dynamic Punch	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#333 / 689	77.4	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Dynamic Punch
Ultra PremierShadow	–	#299 / 689	78.9	Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Dynamic Punch

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Machoke can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

fightingMax Knucklefrom Low Kick250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

Below the tier thresholds as a Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer.

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
fightingShadow	–	#160 / 283	11.7	130	Karate Chop · Dynamic Punch
fighting	–	#188 / 283	10.1	136	Karate Chop · Dynamic Punch

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Low KickSTAB	fighting	5	+5	0.5s	10.0	6	+8	2 turns
Karate ChopSTAB	fighting	10	+13	1.0s	10.0	5	+9	2 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
SubmissionSTAB	fighting	55	-50	2.0s	1.10	60	-50
Brick BreakSTAB	fighting	40	-33	1.5s	1.21	50	-40	100% chance: -1 foe Def
Dynamic PunchSTAB	fighting	85	-50	2.5s	1.70	90	-45
Cross ChopElite TMSTAB	fighting	50	-50	1.5s	1.00	55	-35

Questions people ask

Is Machoke good in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Machoke is C-tier for Great League.
Should I keep or transfer Machoke?: Machoke has a niche: C-tier Great League (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
What are the best Machoke IVs for Great League?: The rank-1 Great League spread is 4/14/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 27.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
Is Machoke a good raid attacker?: Machoke ranks #188 of 283 fighting attackers with 10.1 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
Should I evolve Machoke?: Machamp is B-tier for Great League. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Machoke for candy.
Can Machoke be shiny in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Shiny Machoke is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
Is Shadow Machoke worth keeping?: Shadow Machoke hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is C-tier for Great League, so keep it.

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Verdict: Situational