Where can I find Machop in Polished Crystal?

Machop can be found in 15 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Machop is a fighting-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Machop learn in Polished Crystal?

Machop can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Machopin Pokémon Polished Crystal

fighting

Pokédex Entry

Superpower Pokémon

It trains by lifting rocks in the mountains. It can even pick up a Graveler with ease.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fighting

Dex

#153 Johto Dex · #066 National

Abilities

Guts(Primary)

Boosts Attack on status problems.

No Guard(Secondary)

Ensures attacks by or against it hit.

Steadfast(Hidden)

Boosts Speed when it flinches.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

75% Male, 25% Female

Egg Groups

humanshape

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

180

Poké Ball14.9%

Great Ball20.4%

Ultra Ball25.5%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

Focusband(5%)

Weak To

flying ×2psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dark ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Machop

Base form

→

Machoke

Level up Machop to Lv. 28

→

Machamp

Use Linkingcord on Machoke

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How to Obtain

Look for Machop common in Mount Mortar1 FInside in the morning and day-time, common in Mount Mortar1 FOutside in the morning and day-time, and common in Mount Mortar B1F in the morning and day-time, among six other areas. Wild ones range from level 16 to 31, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (15)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	fighting	1	100	20
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
3	Focus EnergyLevel: 3Focus Energy	normal	0	100	30
3	Focus EnergyLevel: 3Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
7	Karate ChopLevel: 7Karate Chop	fighting	50	100	25
7	Karate ChopLevel: 7Karate Chop	Has a high critical hit ratio.
9	ForesightLevel: 9Foresight	normal	0	100	40
9	ForesightLevel: 9Foresight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
13	RageLevel: 13Rage	normal	20	100	20
13	RageLevel: 13Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
15	Seismic TossLevel: 15Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20
15	Seismic TossLevel: 15Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
19	ReversalLevel: 19Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
19	ReversalLevel: 19Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
21	Knock OffLevel: 21Knock Off	dark	65	100	20
21	Knock OffLevel: 21Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
25	Mach PunchLevel: 25Mach Punch	fighting	40	100	30
25	Mach PunchLevel: 25Mach Punch	A fast punch that always goes first.
27	Bullet PunchLevel: 27Bullet Punch	steel	40	100	30
27	Bullet PunchLevel: 27Bullet Punch	A tough punch that always goes first.
31	ThrashLevel: 31Thrash	normal	120	100	10
31	ThrashLevel: 31Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
33	Close CombatLevel: 33Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
33	Close CombatLevel: 33Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
37	Bulk UpLevel: 37Bulk Up	fighting	0	100	20
37	Bulk UpLevel: 37Bulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
39	Cross ChopLevel: 39Cross Chop	fighting	100	80	5
39	Cross ChopLevel: 39Cross Chop	Has a high critical hit ratio.
43	Scary FaceLevel: 43Scary Face	normal	0	100	10
43	Scary FaceLevel: 43Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
45	DynamicpunchLevel: 45Dynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5
45	DynamicpunchLevel: 45Dynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	steel	40	100	30
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	A tough punch that always goes first.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	100	20
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
Mach PunchMach Punch	fighting	40	100	30
Mach PunchMach Punch	A fast punch that always goes first.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	120	100	5
Close CombatClose Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	65	100	20
Knock OffKnock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.

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TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	100	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Machop. Use these types to counter it effectively.

flying2×psychic2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Machop resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

bug0.5×rock0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Machop, either offensively or defensively.

Machopin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry