Machoke is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon covered in gray skin. It has a vaguely reptilian face with a short snout, narrow red eyes, and four pointed teeth visible inside its mouth. Two of these teeth are in the upper jaw, while two are in the lower jaw. On top of its head are three, light brown ridges. Its arms are muscular with dark red, vertical stripes on them. It possesses large pectoral muscles that protrude slightly over its belt. It wears tight black shorts, and a golden belt with a buckle that has a red "P" design. This power-save belt regulates Machoke's strength.
Machoke is a Pokémon of immense strength. Its muscles are as hard as steel, and it is capable of lifting extremely heavy objects with only one finger. Despite its immense strength, it is modest and often helps people with manual labor. It can be found in the mountains, where it trains daily.
Major appearances
Two Machoke were present on the expedition crew in Shell Shock!. They rescued Ash, Misty, Tracey and the crew from a runaway boulder heading for them.
In Chikorita's Big Upset, one was part of a group of Fighting-type Pokémon that roamed the streets of the city as a gang.
In Turning Over A New Bayleef, one owned by Haruno helped her with her gardening.
Chuck used a Machoke for the Gym Battle in Machoke, Machoke Man. Chuck's Machoke was defeated by Ash's Bayleef.
A Machoke appeared with a Machop in Pop Goes the Sneasel. These Pokémon were protecting the flame of Ho-Oh both with a Sneasel.
A Machoke was used by the captain in Hoenn Alone!.
Emily had a Machop, Machoke, and Machamp chase after her runaway Psyduck in Sitting Psyduck.
Several Machoke and Machamp appeared in Bibarel Gnaws Best! as construction workers.
Maylene also owns a Machoke which appeared in Lost Leader Strategy!.
Another Machoke competed in the Sandalstraw Contest in Old Rivals, New Tricks! under the ownership of Kenny.
Minor appearances
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.
Machoke made its debut in The Punchy Pokémon where it fought against Ash's Primeape.
A Machoke appeared in a flashback in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion.
In Showdown at Dark City, Machoke is one of the Pokémon owned by one of the Trainers at Yas Gym.
Machoke also appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.
A Machoke appeared competing in a tournament in Princess vs. Princess.
A Machoke was seen in a Pokémon Lab in Riddle Me This.
A Machoke under the ownership of Stella appeared in It's Mr. Mime Time.
In Stage Fight!, a Machoke was part of a showboat stage show along with other Pokémon.
Danny owned a Machoke in Navel Maneuvers, which helped him carve a sled in order to compete with it. It reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.
Machoke also appeared in The Power of One.
A Machoke was seen in a dojo in Wired for Battle!.
A Machoke was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.
Trixie has a Machoke which is used in a circus in Love, Totodile Style.
Dr. Anna owns a Machoke which she uses in her health clinic for massages in Hassle In The Castle.
Kenzo owned a Machoke in Two Hits and a Miss.
A Machoke appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.
A Machoke appeared in A Better Pill to Swallow as a fantasized Pokémon.
Wobbu-Palooza! featured a Machoke belonging to a Festival Crasher.
A Machoke was part of a Pokémon street festival in Doin' What Comes Natu-rally.
A Machoke was one of the Pokémon defeated by Wings Alexander's then Hoothoot as seen in his flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl.
A Machoke was seen training alongside its Trainer in You're a Star, Larvitar!.
A Machoke made an appearance in We're No Angels.
A Machoke was also owned by a demolition crew (which was changed into a construction crew due to Ritchie changing the past) in Celebi and Joy.
A Machoke appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.
It was revealed in Lost Leader Strategy! that Maylene had a Machoke that was used in a Gym battle against Paul and in A Triple Fighting Chance! wherein Machoke was defeated by Ash's Staravia.
A Machoke appeared in A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine! on a fitness program.
Pokédex entries
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DP068
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Machoke
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Machoke, the Superpower Pokémon. With enough strength to lift a giant truck with one hand, Machoke are often used to extremely heavy work.
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