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Evolution Guide

How to evolve
Machoke

Method: Trade (or use Linking Cord in Gen 9)

Machoke

Machoke

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Machamp

Machamp

How to evolve Machoke

Machoke evolves into Machamp (Fighting) via trade — one of the four classic Gen 1 trade evolutions (along with Kadabra/Alakazam, Graveler/Golem, Haunter/Gengar).

Linking Cord shortcut (Gen 8+): Use a Linking Cord on Machoke. Available in Scarlet/Violet at Delibird Presents for 5 BP.

Traditional trade: Standard trade-and-trade-back method.

Machamp has the iconic No Guard ability in Hidden Ability slot — guarantees that Dynamic Punch (100 BP + 100% confusion) never misses. This is the main reason competitive players want Machamp.

Where to find Machoke

**Machoke** evolves from **Machop** at level 28. Machop is found in **South Province (Area One/Two)** Asado Desert in Scarlet/Violet. Common in rocky/desert terrain. Sandwich + Encounter Power Fighting increases spawn rate.

Is Machamp worth using?

Machamp with No Guard + Dynamic Punch is the textbook 'never miss' attacker. Standard set: Dynamic Punch / Knock Off / Stone Edge / Bullet Punch with Choice Band. Iron Hands has largely replaced Machamp in OU due to better bulk + Drain Punch healing, but Machamp is still UU-tier and great for Trick Room teams.

Trivia

Machamp was the first Pokémon to have a Hidden Ability that became defining — No Guard turned the 100-BP / 50-acc move Dynamic Punch into a guaranteed nuke with guaranteed confusion. Machamp's trade-evolution + No Guard combo is considered the textbook example of Game Freak hiding power behind multiplayer requirements.

Available in

  • All mainline games
  • Pokémon HOME

Frequently asked questions

How do I evolve Machoke?
Machoke evolves into **Machamp (Fighting)** via trade — one of the four classic Gen 1 trade evolutions (along with Kadabra/Alakazam, Graveler/Golem, Haunter/Gengar). For the full step-by-step, see the guide above.

Where can I find Machoke?
**Machoke** evolves from **Machop** at level 28. Machop is found in **South Province (Area One/Two)** Asado Desert in Scarlet/Violet. Common in rocky/desert terrain. Sandwich + Encounter Power Fighting increases spawn rate.

What does Machoke evolve into?
Machoke evolves into Machamp.

Is the evolved form worth using competitively?
**Machamp** with **No Guard + Dynamic Punch** is the textbook 'never miss' attacker. Standard set: Dynamic Punch / Knock Off / Stone Edge / Bullet Punch with Choice Band. Iron Hands has largely replaced Machamp in OU due to better bulk + Drain Punch healing, but Machamp is still UU-tier and great for Trick Room teams.

Which games can I evolve Machoke in?
Machoke can be evolved in: All mainline games, Pokémon HOME.