Type matchups
Damage Machoke takes from each attacking type.
As a Fighting type, Machoke has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 30 other Pokémon share the Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 405
Machoke has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 80 HP, 70 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Machoke can have the abilities Guts, No Guard and Steadfast.
How to beat Machoke
Machoke takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Lunala hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Machoke's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Machoke's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Machoke's Fighting moves.
Evolution
Machoke is the middle stage of its line (Machop → Machoke → Machamp): it evolves from Machop and into Machamp.
Best counters to Machoke
Other Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Machoke weak to?
As a Fighting type, Machoke takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Machoke resistant to?
Machoke resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Machoke?
Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Machoke with super-effective attacks.