Where can I find Machop in SoulGold?

Machop can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Machop is a fighting-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Machop learn in SoulGold?

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

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Machopin Pokémon SoulGold

fighting

Pokédex Entry

Superpower Pokémon

It continually undertakes strenuous training to master all forms of martial arts. Its strength lets it easily hoist a sumo wrestler onto its shoulders.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fighting

Dex

#066

Abilities

Guts(Primary)

Ups Attack if suffering.

No Guard(Secondary)

Ensures that all moves hit.

Steadfast(Hidden)

Flinching raises Speed.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

75% Male, 25% Female

Egg Groups

humanlike

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

Machop

Base form

→

Machoke

Level up Machop to Lv. 28

→

Machamp

• Trade Machoke

• Use Linkingcord on Machoke

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How to Obtain

Look for Machop in Route 33 (uncommon). Wild ones range from level 10 to 13.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	fighting	0	0	20
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
4	Focus EnergyLevel: 4Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
4	Focus EnergyLevel: 4Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
8	RevengeLevel: 8Revenge	fighting	60	100	10
8	RevengeLevel: 8Revenge	An attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
12	Low SweepLevel: 12Low Sweep	fighting	0	100	20
12	Low SweepLevel: 12Low Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
16	Knock OffLevel: 16Knock Off	dark	0	100	20
16	Knock OffLevel: 16Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
24	Vital ThrowLevel: 24Vital Throw	fighting	70	0	10
24	Vital ThrowLevel: 24Vital Throw	Makes the user's move last, but it never misses.
29	StrengthLevel: 29Strength	normal	80	100	15
29	StrengthLevel: 29Strength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
32	Dual ChopLevel: 32Dual Chop	dragon	40	90	15
32	Dual ChopLevel: 32Dual Chop	Attacks with brutal hits that strike twice.
36	Bulk UpLevel: 36Bulk Up	fighting	0	0	20
36	Bulk UpLevel: 36Bulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
40	Seismic TossLevel: 40Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20
40	Seismic TossLevel: 40Seismic Toss	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
44	Dynamic PunchLevel: 44Dynamic Punch	fighting	100	50	5
44	Dynamic PunchLevel: 44Dynamic Punch	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
48	Cross ChopLevel: 48Cross Chop	fighting	100	80	5
48	Cross ChopLevel: 48Cross Chop	A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.
52	Double EdgeLevel: 52Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
52	Double EdgeLevel: 52Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (15)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
MeditateMeditate	psychic	0	0	40
MeditateMeditate	Meditates in a peaceful fashion to raise Attack.
Rolling KickRolling Kick	fighting	60	85	15
Rolling KickRolling Kick	A fast kick delivered from a rapid spin. May flinch.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	normal	0	100	10
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	120	100	5
Close CombatClose Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	steel	40	100	30
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	Punches as fast as a bul- let. It always hits first.
Power TrickPower Trick	psychic	0	0	10
Power TrickPower Trick	The user swaps its Attack and Defense stats.
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	steel	1	100	10
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	0	100	20
Knock OffKnock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
TickleTickle	normal	0	100	20
TickleTickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
Quick GuardQuick Guard	fighting	0	0	15
Quick GuardQuick Guard	Evades priority attacks for one turn.

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TM/HM Moves (38)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	0	100	20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.