Machop (#066)
Machop (#066) is a Fighting-type Superpower Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Machop in Rock Tunnel (1F), Victory Road (1F), Victory Road (2F), and Victory Road (3F) and more; the best odds are in Victory Road (2F) (19.9%, Lv 22). It evolves into Machoke at level 28. Its best stat is Attack (80), and its base stat total of 270 ranks #116 of 151.

- National No.
- #066
- Type
- Fighting
- Category
- Superpower Pokémon
- Height
- 2′07″ (0.8 m)
- Weight
- 43.0 lb (19.5 kg)
- Catch rate
- 180 of 255
- Base EXP
- 88
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Machop is obsessed with getting stronger, drilling constantly in every style of martial arts it can get its hands on.
Where to find Machop in Pokémon Red
- Victory Road (1F): walking, Lv 24, 19.9% of encounters.
- Victory Road (2F): walking, Lv 22, 19.9% of encounters.
- Victory Road (3F): walking, Lv 24, 19.9% of encounters.
- Rock Tunnel (1F): walking, Lv 15–17, 14.8% of encounters.
- Rock Tunnel (B1F): walking, Lv 15–17, 14.8% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | #47 of 151 | |
| Attack | 80 | #56 of 151 | |
| Defense | 50 | #108 of 151 | |
| Special | 35 | #133 of 151 | |
| Speed | 35 | #133 of 151 | |
| Total | 270 | #116 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Machop
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Flying Psychic |
| ½× (resists) | Bug Rock |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Karate Chop | Normal | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Low Kick | Fighting | 50 | 90% | 20 |
| 25 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 32 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 39 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100% | 20 |
| 46 | Submission | Fighting | 80 | 80% | 25 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Metronome | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Machop in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Machop in Rock Tunnel (1F), Victory Road (1F), Victory Road (2F), and Victory Road (3F) and more; the best odds are in Victory Road (2F) (19.9%, Lv 22).
What type is Machop?
Machop is Fighting type. It takes double damage from Flying and Psychic.
What level does Machop evolve?
Machop evolves into Machoke at level 28.
What moves does Machop learn?
Machop starts with Karate Chop and learns Low Kick (Lv 20), Leer (Lv 25), Focus Energy (Lv 32), Seismic Toss (Lv 39), and Submission (Lv 46) by leveling up. It can learn 23 TMs and HMs.
What are Machop's base stats?
HP 70, Attack 80, Defense 50, Special 35, Speed 35, for a total of 270.
What's the catch rate of Machop?
Machop's catch rate is 180 out of 255.