Machop is a Fighting-type Pokémon from Kanto, introduced in Generation 1 and known as the Superpower Pokémon. It stands 0.8 m tall, weighs 19.5 kg and has a base stat total of 305.
Its highest base stat is Attack at 80 and its lowest is Sp. Atk at 35. Its total of 305 is higher than 17% of all Pokémon.
| HP | 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 80 | |
| Defense | 50 | |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | |
| Sp. Def | 35 | |
| Speed | 35 | |
| Total | 305 |
Machop takes double damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. It resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.
Machop evolves into Machoke at level 28.
Machop has a catch rate of 180 out of 255, which makes it easy to catch. In the Tall Grass Club meadow, better balls improve your odds.
In the Tall Grass Club catching game, Machop lives in the Cave, which opens after you've caught 5 Pokémon. Wild Machop start turning up once your partner is around level 2. Tap Track on this page and it will turn up more often.
Here's where wild Machop can be found in the main Pokémon games, newest games last.
Machop is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so Pokémon of those types are your best bet.
Strong counters that also resist its attacks:
These are the attacks Machop learns by levelling up in the newest games, which are the same moves it learns in Tall Grass Club.
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100% |
| 12 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100% |
| 16 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100% |
| 24 | Vital Throw | Fighting | 70 | 100% |
| 29 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100% |
| 32 | Dual Chop | Dragon | 40 | 90% |
| 44 | Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50% |
| 48 | Cross Chop | Fighting | 100 | 80% |
| 52 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100% |