Machoke

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

At max Speed, Machoke outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
20. 106Machoke · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
23. 97Machoke · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
32. 65Machoke · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

• Guts

  Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

• No Guard

  Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

• SteadfastHidden ability

  Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

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Category

Superpower Pokémon

Debut

Kanto · Red & Green (JP)

Color

Gray

Shape

Humanoid

Habitat

Mountain

Pal Park area

Mountain

1. A 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.

   Legends: Arceus

2. A popular motif for sculptures, its incredibly well-developed muscles have captured the imagination of many an artist.

   Ultra Moon

3. When it encounters an enemy that’s truly mighty, this Pokémon removes the power-save belt from its waist and unleashes its full power.

   Ultra Sun

4. It willingly assists with hard labor because it knows the work is good training for its muscles.

   Moon

5. As a result of its continual workouts, it has developed tremendous power. It uses that power to help people with their work.

   Sun

6. It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people.

   Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

7. It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs.

   Pearl · Y

8. MACHOKE’s boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy.

   Diamond

9. Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods.

   FireRed · Shield

10. A belt is worn by a MACHOKE to keep its overwhelming power under control. Because it is so dangerous, no one has ever removed the belt.

    Emerald

11. MACHOKE undertakes bodybuilding every day even as it helps people with tough, physically demanding labor. On its days off, this Pokémon heads to the fields and mountains to exercise and train.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

12. MACHOKE’s thoroughly toned muscles possess the hardness of steel. This Pokémon has so much strength, it can easily hold aloft a sumo wrestler on just one finger.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

13. This tough Pokémon always stays in the zone. Its muscles become thicker after every battle.

    Crystal

14. The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength.

    Silver · SoulSilver

15. It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired.

    Gold · HeartGold

16. The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this Pokémon would be unstoppable.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

17. Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power save belt to be able to regulate its motions.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X · Sword

Names around the world

Japanese

ゴーリキー

Japanese (romaji)

Goriky

Korean

근육몬

Chinese (Traditional)

豪力

Chinese (Simplified)

豪力

French

Machopeur

German

Maschock

Spanish

Machoke

Italian

Machoke

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Official artwork

Official art

Red & Green art

Red & Blue art

Dream World art

3D models

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3D model (animated)

Generation I

Red & Green (Japan)

Red & Blue

Yellow

Yellow (Game Boy Color)

Generation II

Gold

Silver

▶Crystal

Generation III

Ruby & Sapphire

▶Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

Generation IV

▶Diamond & Pearl

▶Platinum

▶HeartGold & SoulSilver

Generation V

▶Black & White

Generation VI

X & Y

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII

▶Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Generation VIII · animated models

▶Sword & Shield

▶Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

▶Legends: Arceus

Generation IX · animated models

▶Legends: Z-A

EV yield

2 Atk

Catch rate

90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Base friendship

70

Base experience

142

Growth rate

Medium Slow

Egg groups

Human-Like

Gender

♂ 75%♀ 25%

Hatch time

20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)