Machoke (Pokémon)

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Machoke
ゴーリキー Goriky
#067
130
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Fighting '
Category
Superpower Pokémon
Abilities
Guts or No Guard
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#067
Johto
#141
Hoenn
#074
Sinnoh
#041
Regional Browser numbers
Height
4′11″
Imperial
1.5 m
Metric
Weight
155.4 lbs.
Imperial
70.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Gray
Catch rate
90 (11.8%)
Body style
Body12.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F067.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Humanshape group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 146 Battle Exp.: 1461*

Machoke (Japanese: ゴーリキー Goriky) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Machoke appear as larger, tailless Machops with red marks along their muscular arms. The marks actually look like places where the skin has stretched apart because it can barely contain its huge muscles. Machoke wear what looks like black underwear for better movement and a large, golden belt with a little red P on the buckle.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

They are very strong, and can lift heavy objects with one finger. They wear a power-save belt to hold back their unstoppable strength.

Behavior

Strong and capable, Machoke helps people with labor.

Habitat

Machoke live in mountains, in foreboding areas where they can hone their skills. They can also be found in urban areas, as they are often employed for manual labor.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Machoke and Machop in the Anime.GIF
Machoke and its pre-evolution, Machop in the anime

Machoke has had many appearances, many more than its evolved and pre-evolved forms. It can usually be seen in Dojos and on construction sites.

In Showdown at Dark City, Machoke is one of the Pokémon owned by one of the trainers at Yas Gym.

Two Machoke were present on the expedition crew in Shell Shock. They rescued Ash, Misty, Tracey and the crew from a run-away boulder heading for them.

In Stage Fight, a Machoke was part of a showboat stage show along with other Pokémon.

Danny owned a Machoke in Navel Maneuvers.

Kenzo owned a Machoke in Two Hits and a Miss

Wobbu-palooza featured a Machoke belonging to a Festival Crasher.

Chuck used a Machoke for the Gym Battle in Machoke, Machoke Man. Chuck's Machoke was defeated by Ash's Bayleef.

A Machoke was also owned by a demolition crew (which was changed into a construction crew due to Ritchie's changing the past) in Celebi and Joy.

Emily had a Machop, Machoke, and Machamp chase after her run away Psyduck in Sitting Psyduck.

Several Machoke and Machamp appeared in Bibarel Gnaws Best! as construction workers.

It was revealed in DP066 that Maylene had a Machoke that was used in a gym battle against Paul and in DP068 wherein Machoke was defeated by Ash's Staravia.

In the manga

Machoke has its own round in the Pokémon Special manga, Bulbasaur, Come Home!. Here, it protects the Viridian Gym from intruders attacking Red and Professor Oak, but Bulbasaur defeated it with a SolarBeam.

Machoke was seen again in Template:PSV as one of Brawly's Pokémon; it is unconfirmed if this Machoke evolved from the Machop he had in Template:PSV. Machoke attempted to fight the fiery illusions in Template:PSV at the Lilycove Museum, but failed miserably.

In the TCG

Main article: Machoke (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
Blue
Yellow The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this Pokémon would be unstoppable.
Stadium Although it is incredibly strong, it is always modest. It restrains its strength with a power-save belt.
Generation II
Gold It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired.
Silver The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength.
Crystal This tough Pokémon always stays in the zone. Its muscles become thicker after every battle.
Stadium 2 It always goes at its full power, but this very tough and durable Pokémon never gets tired.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed Its formidable body never gets tired. It helps people by doing work such as the moving of heavy goods.
LeafGreen Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
Generation IV
Diamond Machoke's boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy.
Pearl It can lift a dump truck with one hand. Using that power, it helps people with heavy jobs.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Rare Victory Road
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Rare Victory Road
Generation II
Gold Silver
Rare Rock Tunnel, Mt. Mortar
Crystal
Rare Mt. Mortar, Silver Cave, Rock Tunnel
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Evolve Machop
Emerald
None Evolve Machop
FireRed LeafGreen
Rare Cerulean Cave, Mt. Ember, Victory Road
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Common Stark Mountain, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, and Routes 210, 211, 216, 217, 225, and 226
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Evolve from Machop
Pokémon Trozei Secret Storage 15
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
(Red and Blue)
Fiery Field (17F-25F)
Buried Relic (80F-87F)
Pokémon Ranger Dusk Factory
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
(Time and Darkness)
Aegis Cave
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage Freighter

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
405
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

Template:Evolved learnset intro

By leveling up

Generation I
Level Move Type
Previous Low Kick  
Leer  
Karate Chop  
36 Focus Energy  
44 Seismic Toss  
52 Submission  
Generation II
Level Move Type
Previous Low Kick  
Leer  
Focus Energy  
Karate Chop  
Foresight  
Seismic Toss  
34 Vital Throw  
43 Cross Chop  
52 Scary Face  
61 Submission  
Generation III
Level Move Type
Previous Low Kick  
Leer  
Focus Energy  
Karate Chop  
Foresight  
Seismic Toss  
Revenge  
33 Vital Throw  
41 Submission  
46 Cross Chop  
51 Scary Face  
59 DynamicPunch  
Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat.
Previous Low Kick    
Leer    
Focus Energy    
Karate Chop    
Foresight    
Seismic Toss    
Revenge    
Vital Throw    
32 Submission    
36 Wake-Up Slap    
40 Cross Chop    
44 Scary Face    
51 DynamicPunch    

By TM/HM

Generation I
# Move Type
TM01 Mega Punch  
TM05 Mega Kick  
TM06 Toxic  
TM08 Body Slam  
TM09 Take Down  
TM10 Double-Edge  
TM17 Submission  
TM18 Counter  
TM19 Seismic Toss  
TM20 Rage  
TM26 Earthquake  
TM27 Fissure  
TM28 Dig  
TM31 Mimic  
TM32 Double Team  
TM34 Bide  
TM35 Metronome  
TM38 Fire Blast  
TM40 Skull Bash  
TM44 Rest  
TM48 Rock Slide  
TM50 Substitute  
HM04 Strength  
Generation II
# Move Type
TM01 DynamicPunch  
TM02 Headbutt  
TM03 Curse Unknown
TM06 Toxic  
TM08 Rock Smash  
TM10 Hidden Power  
TM11 Sunny Day  
TM13 Snore  
TM17 Protect  
TM20 Endure  
TM26 Earthquake  
TM27 Return  
TM28 Dig  
TM31 Mud-Slap  
TM32 Double Team  
TM33 Ice Punch  
TM34 Swagger  
TM35 Sleep Talk  
TM38 Fire Blast  
TM41 ThunderPunch  
TM43 Detect  
TM44 Rest  
TM45 Attract  
TM46 Thief  
TM48 Fire Punch  
HM04 Strength  
Generation III
# Move Type
TM01 Focus Punch  
TM06 Toxic  
TM08 Bulk Up  
TM10 Hidden Power  
TM11 Sunny Day  
TM17 Protect  
TM18 Rain Dance  
TM26 Earthquake  
TM27 Return  
TM28 Dig  
TM31 Brick Break  
TM32 Double Team  
TM35 Flamethrower  
TM38 Fire Blast  
TM39 Rock Tomb  
TM42 Facade  
TM43 Secret Power  
TM44 Rest  
TM45 Attract  
TM46 Thief  
HM04 Strength  
HM06 Rock Smash  
Generation IV
# Move Type Cat.
TM01 Focus Punch    
TM06 Toxic    
TM08 Bulk Up    
TM10 Hidden Power    
TM11 Sunny Day    
TM17 Protect    
TM18 Rain Dance    
TM26 Earthquake    
TM27 Return    
TM28 Dig    
TM31 Brick Break    
TM32 Double Team    
TM35 Flamethrower    
TM38 Fire Blast    
TM39 Rock Tomb    
TM42 Facade    
TM43 Secret Power    
TM44 Rest    
TM45 Attract    
TM46 Thief    
TM52 Focus Blast    
TM56 Fling    
TM58 Endure    
TM66 Payback    
TM78 Captivate    
TM80 Rock Slide    
TM82 Sleep Talk    
TM83 Natural Gift    
TM84 Poison Jab    
TM87 Swagger    
TM90 Substitute    
HM04 Strength    
HM06 Rock Smash    
HM08 Rock Climb    

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
       
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
       
       
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
       
       
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
       
       
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
     
     
  For other sprites and images, please see Machoke images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • "Kung-Foo" was Machoke's prototype name.
  • In its Generation I sprite, Machoke's head 'ridges' reached to its back. This seems to have been dropped. Also, the medallion on its belt has been greatly reduced in later sprites. In addition to this, Machoke's color has changed from green to purple. It also appears that Machoke use to have had its left eyelid half closed before Yellow, possibly to show that it got into a fight previously or that Machoke is just a mindless brute.

Origin

Machoke appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler.

Name origin

Machoke's name may be a combination of choke, as in chokehold, and macho, which is Spanish for overly masculine or chauvinist. Macho has come to mean tough or masculine in English. Like Mr. Mime, this is not reflected in the gender distribution. Goriky is a corruption of 剛力 gōriki, herculean strength.

In other languages

  • German: Maschok
  • French: Machopeur - Macho has a similar meaning as in English. The remainder could come from chopeur someone who "nabs" people, or simply from peur, meaning fear.
  • Korean: 근육몬 Geunyukmon
  • Chinese: 豪力 - meaning "Heroic Strength"

Related articles

External links

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