#067 · Generation 1
Machoke
- 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
Situational
Machoke has a niche: C-tier Great League (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CGreat Leagueshadow#231 of 1146 · score 82.5
The Shadow version is ranked #231 in Great League on PvPoke with Karate Chop / Cross Chop / Dynamic Punch.
- –Ultra Leagueshadow#352 of 844 · score 77.5
Ranked #352 of 844; not competitive in Ultra League.
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
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
- → Machamp: 100 candy
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #462 / 1146 | 76.8 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Return | L27.5 · 4/14/15 |
| Great LeagueShadow | C | #231 / 1146 | 82.5 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Dynamic Punch | L27.5 · 4/14/15 |
| Ultra League | – | #425 / 844 | 74.9 | Karate Chop · Cross Chop · Dynamic Punch | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | – | #352 / 844 | 77.5 | 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
Not on the current Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer tier lists.
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fightingShadow | – | #158 / 279 | 11.7 | 130 | Karate Chop · Dynamic Punch |
| fighting | – | #185 / 279 | 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 |
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