Machop
#66 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Machop
The best moves for Machop are Karate Chop and Cross Chop when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
12DPS
40DPS
Defending
13.6DPS
40DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.89DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Machop family. Machop evolves into Machoke for 25 Candy, then into Machamp for 100 Candy.
- If Machoke was obtained in a trade, it can evolve into Machamp for no Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Machop for 22 Candy, Machoke for 90 Candy.
Game images
Machop, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Machop is a Fighting Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. Machop's best moveset is Karate Chop & Cross Chop and it has a Max CP of 1,445. Machop evolves into Machoke.
About
"Machop's muscles are special—they never get sore no matter how much they are used in exercise. This Pokémon has sufficient power to hurl a hundred adult humans."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | 17 | 13.6 |
| Low Kick Elite TM | 5 | 12 |
| Karate Chop | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break | 40 | 3 | 1.45 |
| Low Sweep | 40 | 3 | 1.45 |
| Cross Chop | 50 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Knuckle from Rock Smash, Low Kick, Karate Chop | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Cross Chop
40 DPS
|
7.1 | 100% |
|
Low Kick
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Cross Chop
40 DPS
|
7 | 99% |
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Brick Break
32 DPS
|
6.9 | 98% |
|
Low Kick
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Brick Break
32 DPS
|
6.9 | 97% |
|
Low Kick
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.7 | 94% |
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.7 | 94% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 DPS
|
Cross Chop
40 DPS
|
6.6 | 93% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 DPS
|
Brick Break
32 DPS
|
6.5 | 92% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.3 | 88% |
|
Low Kick
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Low Sweep
24 DPS
|
6.2 | 88% |
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Low Sweep
24 DPS
|
6.2 | 87% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 DPS
|
Low Sweep
24 DPS
|
6 | 84% |
|
Low Kick
Elite TM
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5 | 71% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.9 | 69% |
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.5 | 64% |
Counters & Raids
Top Machop counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Machop Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.03
- 2 0.03
- 3 0.03
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
137 |
| Defense |
|
82 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
| Level 50 | 157 |
Average size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 19.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
548 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
730 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,096 |
|
Level 40 |
1,278 |
|
Level 50 |
1,445 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 913 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,187 |