Evolution
3 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Machoke is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves.
Machoke's Fighting moves are super effective against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel types. Fighting moves have no effect on Ghost types.
Pokédex entry
19 versionsA sturdy creature boasting a robust physique and boundless stamina. Loves training above all else and voluntarily assists with tasks such as construction and clearing land.
Machoke in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ゴーリキーgoorikii
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 豪力háo lì
- KoreanKorean
- 근육몬geunyungmon
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 豪力háo lì
- FrenchFrench
- Machopeur
- GermanGerman
- Maschock
- SpanishSpanish
- Machoke
- ItalianItalian
- Machoke
- EnglishEnglish
- Machoke
What Machoke’s name means
macho in 3 languagesEnglish
Machoke
macho
choke
Japanese
ゴーリキーgoorikii
剛力gourikigreat strength
Chinese
豪力háo lì
豪háoheroic
力lìstrength
Korean
근육몬geunyungmon
근육geunyukmuscle
monsterEnglish
French
Machopeur
macho
German
Maschock
Macho
Schockshock
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Machoke
19 gamesLegends: Z-A
- Hyperspace Lumiose In the overworld Lv. 28-55
- Wild Zone 12 In the overworld Lv. 34-35
- Hyperspace Lumiose Alpha Pokémon Lv. 37-64
- Wild Zone 12 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 44-45
Legends: Arceus
- Cobalt Coastlands: Castaway Shore In the overworld Lv. 31-34
- Cobalt Coastlands: Ginkgo Landing In the overworld Lv. 31-34
- Cobalt Coastlands: Tranquility Cove In the overworld Lv. 31-34
- Cobalt Coastlands: Veilstone Cape In the overworld Lv. 31-34
- Cobalt Coastlands: Castaway Shore Mass outbreak Lv. 37-39
- Cobalt Coastlands: Veilstone Cape Mass outbreak Lv. 37-39
- Cobalt Coastlands: Castaway Shore Alpha Pokémon Lv. 40
- Cobalt Coastlands: Ginkgo Landing Alpha Pokémon Lv. 40
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Obsidian Falls In the overworld Lv. 41-44
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Oreburrow Tunnel In the overworld Lv. 41-44
- Coronet Highlands: Bolderoll Ravine In the overworld Lv. 43-46
- Coronet Highlands: Fabled Spring In the overworld Lv. 43-46
- Alabaster Icelands: Arena’s Approach In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Hibernal Cave In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Column Chamber In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Rock In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Icepeak Arena In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Icepeak Cavern In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Snowfall Hot Spring In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Whiteout Valley In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Arena’s Approach Mass outbreak Lv. 50-52
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins In the overworld Lv. 53-56
- Alabaster Icelands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
- Cobalt Coastlands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Grassland Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Spacious Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Sunlit Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Route 210 Grass or cave Lv. 26
- Route 211 Grass or cave Lv. 27-28
- Mount Coronet Grass or cave Lv. 31-41
- Route 216 Grass or cave Lv. 33-34
- Acuity Lakefront Grass or cave Lv. 35-36
- Route 217 Grass or cave Lv. 35-36
- Whiteout Cave Grand Underground Lv. 39-63
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 44-52
- Route 225 Grass or cave Lv. 51
- Route 226 Grass or cave Lv. 53
- Stark Mountain Grass or cave Lv. 56-58
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Giant's Seat Grass or cave Lv. 30-60 40% Certain weather Later in the story
- Hammerlocke Hills Grass or cave Lv. 28-60 25% Certain weather Later in the story
- South Lake Miloch In the overworld Lv. 26
- Hammerlocke Hills In the overworld Lv. 29-31
- Giant's Seat In the overworld Lv. 33-38 Sword
- Axew's Eye In the overworld Lv. 36-40
- Stony Wilderness In the overworld Lv. 28-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Rolling Fields Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-50
- South Lake Miloch Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Stony Wilderness Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-50
- Dusty Bowl Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-50
- North Lake Miloch Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-50
- Max Lair Dynamax Adventure Lv. 65
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
- Victory Road In the overworld Lv. 41-46
Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Vast Poni Canyon Grass or cave Lv. 43-46 20%
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Mt. Mortar Grass or cave Lv. 32 20%
- Cerulean Cave Grass or cave Lv. 39-45 20%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 17 10%
- Rock Tunnel Grass or cave Lv. 14 5%
- Route 47 Grass or cave Lv. 22 4%
Platinum
- Route 225 Grass or cave Lv. 48-50 20%
- Route 226 Grass or cave Lv. 48-50 20%
- Route 211 Grass or cave Lv. 29-30 15%
- Mt. Coronet Grass or cave Lv. 35-40 10%
- Route 210 Grass or cave Lv. 29-30 5%
Diamond · Pearl
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 44-52 25%
- Route 211 Grass or cave Lv. 27-28 10%
- Mt. Coronet Grass or cave Lv. 31-41 10%
- Route 216 Grass or cave Lv. 33-34 10%
- Acuity Lakefront Grass or cave Lv. 35-36 10%
- Route 217 Grass or cave Lv. 35-36 10%
- Route 226 Grass or cave Lv. 53 10%
- Stark Mountain Grass or cave Lv. 56-58 10%
- Route 210 Grass or cave Lv. 26 5%
- Route 225 Grass or cave Lv. 51 5%
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Mt. Ember Grass or cave Lv. 38-42 20%
- Cerulean Cave Grass or cave Lv. 46-52 20%
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 44-48 5%
Crystal
- Mt. Mortar Grass or cave Lv. 32 30%
- Mt. Silver Grass or cave Lv. 48 30%
- Rock Tunnel Grass or cave Lv. 15 5%
Gold · Silver
- Mt. Mortar Grass or cave Lv. 32 30%
- Rock Tunnel Grass or cave Lv. 14 5%
Yellow
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 39-45 10%
- Underground Path In-game trade Lv. 16-100