Machop in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#40 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Superpower Pokémon

Machop in the National Pokédex

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Alakazam Machoke

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

It hefts a GRAVELER repeatedly to strengthen its entire body. It uses every type of martial arts.

Shining Pearl

Its muscles never cramp however much it trains. It lives in the mountains away from humans.

Pokémon details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Sinnoh #40
EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	180
Base Exp.	61

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Human-Like
Gender	75% male 25% female
Egg cycles	20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Machop #40	Level 28	Machoke #41
Machoke #41	Trade	Machamp #42

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Brilliant Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 207	Walking	5-7	35%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 207	Walking	5-7	55%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 207	Walking	5-7	35%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-17	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-17	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-17	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25-26	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25-26	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25-26	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Spacious Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Grassland Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Whiteout Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Sunlit Cavern	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 207 Entrance	Walking	15-16	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 207 Entrance	Walking	15-16	25%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 207 Entrance	Walking	15-16	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 211 Entrance	Walking	13	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 211 Entrance	Walking	13	10%	Approved Bulbapedia BDSP rate: Machop day; Serebii 25%, Bulbapedia 10%. User selected Bulbapedia; original selector untraced., Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 211 Entrance	Walking	13	10%	Approved Bulbapedia BDSP rate: Machop night; Serebii 25%, Bulbapedia 10%. User selected Bulbapedia; original selector untraced., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Shining Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 207	Walking	5-7	35%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 207	Walking	5-7	55%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 207	Walking	5-7	35%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-17	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-17	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-17	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25-26	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25-26	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25-26	-	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool., Publisher table 19 slot 1: reported 20% is unverified; source-slot record, not a verified aggregated species chance., Unverified pool: published entries total 110%; rates held except separately approved source corrections.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Spacious Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Grassland Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Whiteout Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Sunlit Cavern	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 207 Entrance	Walking	15-16	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 207 Entrance	Walking	15-16	25%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 207 Entrance	Walking	15-16	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 211 Entrance	Walking	13	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 211 Entrance	Walking	13	10%	Approved Bulbapedia BDSP rate: Machop day; Serebii 25%, Bulbapedia 10%. User selected Bulbapedia; original selector untraced., Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool., Publisher table 17 slot 1: reported 25% is unverified; source-slot record, not a verified aggregated species chance., Unverified pool: published entries total 105%; rates held except separately approved source corrections.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Route 211 Entrance	Walking	13	10%	Approved Bulbapedia BDSP rate: Machop night; Serebii 25%, Bulbapedia 10%. User selected Bulbapedia; original selector untraced., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Base reference rates; lead abilities can change held-item chances.

Focus Band

Brilliant Diamond

Shining Pearl

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


Start	Leer	-	100	30
Start	Low Kick	-	100	20
4	Focus Energy	-	-	30
8	Revenge	60	100	10
12	Low Sweep The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.	65	100	20
16	Knock Off	65	100	20
20	Scary Face	-	100	10
24	Vital Throw	70	-	10
29	Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.	80	100	15
32	Dual Chop	40	90	15
36	Bulk Up The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.	-	-	20
40	Seismic Toss	-	100	20
44	Dynamic Punch	100	50	5
48	Cross Chop	100	80	5
52	Double-Edge	120	100	15

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


TM01	Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.	150	100	20
TM08	Bulk Up The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.	-	-	20
TM10	Work Up The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.	-	-	30
TM11	Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.	-	-	5
TM16	Light Screen A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.	-	-	30
TM17	Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM18	Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.	-	-	5
TM26	Earthquake The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.	100	100	10
TM27	Low Sweep The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.	65	100	20
TM28	Dig The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.	80	100	10
TM31	Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.	75	100	15
TM32	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	-	-	15
TM35	Flamethrower The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.	90	100	15
TM38	Fire Blast The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.	110	85	5
TM39	Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.	60	95	15
TM42	Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	70	100	20
TM44	Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.	-	-	10
TM45	Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	-	100	15
TM46	Thief The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.	60	100	25
TM52	Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	120	70	5
TM56	Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.	-	100	10
TM58	Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM66	Payback The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.	50	100	10
TM80	Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.	75	90	10
TM82	Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	-	-	10
TM83	Bulldoze The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.	60	100	20
TM84	Poison Jab The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.	80	100	20
TM87	Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.	-	85	15
TM90	Substitute The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.	-	-	10
TM96	Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.	80	100	15
TM98	Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.	40	100	15
TM100	Rock Climb A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It's also one of the Pokétch's hidden moves.	90	85	20

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.


Bullet Punch	40	100	30
Close Combat	120	100	5
Counter	-	100	20
Encore The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.	-	100	5
Fire Punch	75	100	15
Heavy Slam	-	100	10
Ice Punch	75	100	15
Knock Off	65	100	20
Power Trick	-	-	10
Quick Guard	-	-	15
Submission	80	80	20
Thunder Punch	75	100	15
Tickle	-	100	20

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Guts

Ability Slot 1

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

No Guard

Ability Slot 2

Moves used by or against it bypass accuracy and evasion checks.

Steadfast(Hidden Ability)

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

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Machop in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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