Shadow Machop Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Machoke

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Shadow Machop Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Machop can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shadow Machop level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Low Kick
Brick Break
6.33
30.2
2371.1s
4.16
2
Karate Chop
Brick Break
6.30
30.0
2381.6s
4.13
3
Low Kick
Low Sweep
6.15
29.3
2438.0s
4.04
4
Karate Chop
Low Sweep
5.99
28.6
2504.4s
3.93
5
Karate Chop
Cross Chop
5.94
28.3
2526.7s
3.90
6
Low Kick
Cross Chop
5.92
28.2
2532.1s
3.89
7
Rock Smash
Low Sweep
5.78
27.5
2595.6s
3.80
8
Rock Smash
Brick Break
5.78
27.5
2595.6s
3.80

9
Rock Smash
Cross Chop
5.78
27.5
2595.6s
3.80

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Shadow Machop Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Machop in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#418 of 1141 · F Tier

Karate Chop

Cross Chop

Brick Break

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Shadow Machop PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Shadow Machop moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Brick Break

Fighting type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Shadow Machop Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Machop can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fighting-type damage. Karate Chop, Low Kick, and Rock Smash match Shadow Machop's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Karate Chop

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Normal
Ice
Rock
Dark
Steel
Resisted by: Poison
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Ghost (0.39×)
Fairy

Low Kick

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Normal
Ice
Rock
Dark
Steel
Resisted by: Poison
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Ghost (0.39×)
Fairy

Rock Smash

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

11.33

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Normal
Ice
Rock
Dark
Steel
Resisted by: Poison
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Ghost (0.39×)
Fairy

Compare fast moves

Karate Chop
10
13
1.0s
10
Low Kick
5
5
0.5s
10
Rock Smash
17
12
1.5s
11.33

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Karate Chop	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Low Kick	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Rock Smash	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%

Shadow Machop Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Machop can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fighting-type damage. Brick Break, Cross Chop, and Low Sweep match Shadow Machop's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Brick Break

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.7s – 1.3s

DPE

1.21

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.25

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Normal
Ice
Rock
Dark
Steel
Resisted by: Poison
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Ghost (0.39×)
Fairy

Cross Chop

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.2s

DPE

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Normal
Ice
Rock
Dark
Steel
Resisted by: Poison
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Ghost (0.39×)
Fairy

Low Sweep

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 1.8s

DPE

1.21

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Normal
Ice
Rock
Dark
Steel
Resisted by: Poison
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Ghost (0.39×)
Fairy

Compare charged moves

Brick Break
40
-33
1.5s
26.67
Cross Chop
50
-50
1.5s
33.33
Low Sweep
40
-33
2.0s
20

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Brick Break	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Cross Chop	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Low Sweep	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Machop carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

50,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Machop's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Low Kick and Brick Break make up Shadow Machop's best raid moveset, dealing 6.3 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Machop for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shadow Machop's best PvP moveset?

In Great League, the recommended moveset is Karate Chop with Cross Chop and Brick Break. Shadow Machop's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Machop learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Machop can learn 3 fast moves and 3 charged moves. Low Kick is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Shadow Machop's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Machop costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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