Machop
#95 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Superpower Pokémon

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Shiny
Pokédex entries
Sun
It loves working out. As it gazes at its muscles, which continue to swell day by day, it becomes more and more dedicated to its training.
Moon
With its superhuman strength, it’s able to throw a hundred people all at the same time. Its strength comes from lifting Graveler every day.
Details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
80
148
284
Defense
50
94
218
Sp. Atk
35
67
185
Sp. Def
35
67
185
Speed
35
67
185
Total
305
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Alola #95Melemele #95Poni #45 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
| Catch rate | 180 |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 75% male 25% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Machop #95 | Level 28 | ![]() Machoke #96 |
![]() Machoke #96 | Trade | ![]() Machamp #97 |
Encounters
Moon| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 2 Alola Route 2 Main | In-game NPC trade | 9 | 100% | Trade Spearow to Hila on Route 2; receive level-9 Macho. |
Ten Carat Hill Ten Carat Hill — Farthest Hollow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10-13 | 30% | - |
Sun| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 2 Alola Route 2 Main | In-game NPC trade | 9 | 100% | Trade Spearow to Hila on Route 2; receive level-9 Macho. |
Ten Carat Hill Ten Carat Hill — Farthest Hollow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10-13 | 30% | - |
Moon
SunMoves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Start | Low Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| 3 | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| 7 | Karate Chop | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 9 | Foresight | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. |
| 13 | Low Sweep | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| 15 | Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| 19 | Revenge | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn. |
| 21 | Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| 25 | Vital Throw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | - | 10 | The user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses. |
| 27 | Wake-Up Slap | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | This attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. This also wakes the target up, however. |
| 31 | Dual Chop | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 | The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| 33 | Submission | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 | The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little. |
| 37 | Bulk Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| 39 | Cross Chop | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 43 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| 45 | Dynamic Punch | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Work Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Smack Down | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM47 | Low Sweep | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first. |
| Close Combat | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Heavy Slam | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Meditate | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat. |
| Power Trick | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack stat with its Defense stat. |
| Quick Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. |
| Rolling Kick | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 85 | 15 | The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Smelling Salts | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | This attack’s power is doubled when used on a target with paralysis. This also cures the target’s paralysis, however. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Tickle | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Detect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Fissure | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available; cannot combine with No Guard in Sun/Moon | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| Incinerate | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. |
| Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| Metronome | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| Metronome | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Power-Up Punch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. |
| Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle. |
| Retaliate | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased. |
| Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Role Play | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability. |
| Role Play | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Skull Bash | ![]() | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats. |
| Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats. |
| Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Vacuum Wave | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first. |
Traits
Guts
Ability Slot 1
It’s so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
No Guard
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon employs no-guard tactics to ensure incoming and outgoing attacks always land.
Moves used by or against this Pokémon bypass accuracy checks.
Steadfast(Hidden Ability)
The Pokémon’s determination boosts the Speed stat each time the Pokémon flinches.
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.









































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