Type matchups
Damage Machop takes from each attacking type.
As a Fighting type, Machop 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
- 70
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 305
Machop has a base stat total of 305, higher than 15% of Pokémon. With Attack (80) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 50 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Machop can have the abilities Guts, No Guard and Steadfast.
How to beat Machop
Machop 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 Machop's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Machop's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Machop's Fighting moves.
Evolution
Machop is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Machop → Machoke → Machamp) and evolves into Machoke.
Best counters to Machop
Other Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Machop weak to?
As a Fighting type, Machop takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Machop resistant to?
Machop resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Machop?
Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Machop with super-effective attacks.