Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Machop
Say it: MA-cho-p
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Machop is the Superpower Pokémon — Fighting before Machoke and Machamp. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Machamp — not a finished raid attacker. Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark; Fairy, Flying, and Psychic hit Fighting hard. Catch Machop from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve. Karate Chop from Machop Community Day belongs on Machamp.
Say it: MA-cho-p
Machop (#066) is a Fighting Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Machamp. Trainers almost never power Machop for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Machoke/Machamp. Against Machop, lead with Fairy, Flying, or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Machop is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0066. Use the Fighting type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Machop. Keep high-IV copies for Machamp. Shadow Machop is the same — evolve toward Shadow Machamp.
Type matchups
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Machop is your opponent, Flying, Psychic, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 137
- Defense
- 82
- Stamina
- 172
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Rayquaza · beats Flying
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent
- 2. Shadow Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Yveltal · beats Flying
Gust + Oblivion Wing
- 4. Mega Pidgeot · beats Flying
Gust + Brave Bird
- 5. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 6. Braviary · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Tornadus (Incarnate) · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 9. Moltres · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Sky Attack
- 10. Zapdos · beats Flying
Thunder Shock + Drill Peck
- 11. Unfezant · beats Flying
Air Slash + Sky Attack
- 12. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 2. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 4. Togekiss · beats Flying
Air Slash + Aerial Ace
- 5. Noivern · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 6. Pidgeot · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Fearow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Dodrio · beats Flying
Feint Attack + Drill Peck
- 9. Crobat · beats Flying
Air Slash + Air Cutter
- 10. Skarmory · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 11. Pelipper · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Hurricane
- 12. Talonflame · beats Flying
Peck + Brave Bird
Recommended moves
Machop’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Machamp — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Karate Chop · Standard
Fighting energy
- Rock Smash · Standard
Fighting alternate
Charged
- Cross Chop · Standard
Fighting nuke
- Brick Break · Standard
Fighting / bait
- Low Sweep · Standard
Fighting alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- rock smash
- karate chop
Charged
- low sweep
- brick break
- cross chop
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #353 of 954 · CP 1445
Karate Chop + Cross Chop
- Ultra League · rank #681 of 747 · CP 1445
Karate Chop + Cross Chop
- Master League · rank #656 of 1023 · CP 1445
Karate Chop + Cross Chop
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.