Machop

Machop
Superpower Pokémon
Its whole body is composed of muscles. Even though it’s the size of a human child, it can hurl 100 grown-ups.
Machop is No. 0066 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Fighting-type Superpower Pokémon. Its whole body is composed of muscles. Even though it’s the size of a human child, it can hurl 100 grown-ups. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Machop first belongs to Generation I. Machop does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Guts, No Guard and Steadfast, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Machop at a glance
- Type
- FIGHTING
- Weak to
- PSYCHIC2×FAIRY2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 80
- Abilities
- Guts, No Guard, Steadfast (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Machoke — Level 28
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Weight
- 19.5 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 180
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Machop is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Fighting typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
Always brimming with power, it passes time by lifting boulders. Doing so makes it even stronger.
It loves to work out and build its muscles. It is never satisfied, even if it trains hard all day long.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Low Kick | FIGHTING | — | 100 |
| 7 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | — | — |
| 13 | Karate Chop | FIGHTING | 50 | 100 |
| 19 | Seismic Toss | FIGHTING | — | 100 |
| 25 | Foresight | NORMAL | — | — |
| 31 | Vital Throw | FIGHTING | 70 | — |
| 37 | Cross Chop | FIGHTING | 100 | 80 |
| 43 | Scary ♀ace | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 49 | Submission | FIGHTING | 80 | 80 |
