What Level Does Machoke Evolve in Pokemon Diamond

Coming in at #066 in Generation I's Pokédex, Machop and its evolutionary line have been a fixture of Game Freak and Nintendo's franchise sincePokémon Red & Blue. One of the definitive Fighting-type options of those initial games, Machop serves as a prominent early example of a humanoid Pokémon.

As the years and countless anime cameos have passed, the hard-hitting Pokémon has lost some of its luster; that said, Machop is still one of the franchise's most long-lasting creations. Built like a tank and with a name that is quite on the nose, Machop is a solid option in most games, but there are a few things worth knowing about "Kara-Tee" and its evolutions.

10 It Evolves To Machoke At Level 28

The Machop family has three evolutionary forms, and they require quite a bit of work to unlock. Ever sincePokémon Red & Blue, Machop has evolved to Machoke at level 28, which is along the lines of Dragonair and Haunter, middle evolutions that are generally regarded as being among Generation I's most powerful.

In the case ofPokémon Go, Machop requires 25 Candy to evolve into Machoke. A further 100 Candy pieces are needed to complete the evolutionary line and transform Machoke into Machamp.

9 The Machop Line Is Part Of An Exclusive (& Frustrating) Club

Trading has been a staple part ofPokémonJRPGs since the beginning, although the addition of online play has made this feature somewhat less frustrating. Alongside Gengar, Golem, and Alakazam, Machamp was one of only four Pokémon inRed & Bluethat could only be unlocked by trading their previous evolutionary forms with another player.

On the one hand, this meant Machoke could be evolved to Machamp at quite a low level; conversely, back in the day, players were out of luck if they did not know somebody who was willing to trade.

8 The Machop Line Is Part Of An Exclusive (& Cool) Club

Despite around two decades separating their respective titles, Generation I's Pokémon were given a new lease of life in Generation VIII'sSword & Shieldgames. Game Freak's recent entries introduced Gigantamax forms, which turn Pokémon into kaiju-sized versions of themselves and ramp up their HP.

Along with a variety of Generation VIII Pokémon,Sword & Shieldalso gave Gigantamax forms to 12 Generation I Pokémon. Machamp was included in that exclusive group, proving the musclehead's enduring popularity.

7 It Is Weak & Effective Against Three Types

The Machop family is weak to Psychic-type, Flying-type, and Fairy-type Pokémon. Putting aside the latter, these weaknesses meant Machop was quite vulnerable in the original games, as Flying-types were in abundance and Psychic-types were notoriously overpowered.

Conversely, as a Fighting-type, Machop is strong against Rock-type, Bug-type, and Dark-type opponents. Machop is not immune to any type of Pokémon. Due to its mediocre Defense and slow Speed, Machop and its evolutions should be mostly utilized as situational Pokémon rather than the main one that a team is built around.

6 It Can Learn A Variety of Move Types

Along with being able to learn a respectable array of TMs, Machop's moveset includes two standout options that move away from its devotion to Fighting-type and Normal-type attacks. At level 16, Machop can learn Knock Off, a Dark-type move that is especially effective against opponents holding items.

At level 32, Machop learns Dual Chop, a Dragon-type attack that does exactly what is promised by its name. At this point in time, the Machop family is the only Fighting-type that learns this move through leveling up.

5 Machop Can Be Caught Normally In All Of The Main Games, Except Two

Focusing on the main games, Machop can be caught normally in nearly all of the traditionalPokémon JRPGs. The only exceptions arePokémon Blackand its direct sequel, as Machop does not appear in the wild in either of those titles.

In Generation V, Machop took a page from Machamp's book and was locked behind a trade. As one of a handful of Pokémon to only appear inPokémon White's White Forest, Machop has to be caught in that game and then traded toPokémon Black.

4 Ryder Is Needed For Machop To Appear In The White Forest

Catching Machop inPokémon White is, however, not all that simple. The White Forest is part of the post-game and will grow exponentially depending on the number of NPCs that are recruited. Obtaining these characters requires using an Entralink to visitPokémon Black's Black City and then talking to specific NPCs to get them to move to the White Forest.

Depending on which NPCs are chosen, different Pokémon will spawn. A level 5 Machop can be caught when Ryder is brought to the White Forest. That is a lot of work to get a Pokémon that is a pretty straightforward catch in all the other generations.

3 The Machop Line Is In The Human-Like Egg Group

Breeding was introduced as a mechanic in Generation II and continues to go strong all these years later. If two Pokémon are compatible, they can be left in a Day Care and the trainer might eventually receive an Egg. Compatibility is determined by Egg Groups, with Pokémon capable of breeding being divided into 14 categories. In the case of Machop, it falls under the "Human-Like" Group.

Breeding is a useful tool as it allows Machop to pick up some moves that it otherwise would not learn. For example, breeding Machop with a Grapploct that knows Submission would allow the offspring to learn that move.

2 Machop & Its Evolutions Pack Quite A Punch

While they would be overshadowed in later generations, Machop and Machamp were powerhouses inPokémon Red & Blue. In terms of Attack power, only Dragonite had Machamp beat in Generation I, although Kingler, Rhydon, and Flareon were able to match the latter's 130 stat. Machop can also attain a respectable 80 attack stat, which is very solid for a base evolution.

It should be said that the Machop line does fall a bit short in some other categories, especially Speed and Special (or Special Attack after Generation I). That said, their HP stats are respectable and they can take a punch.

1 The Machop Family Has The "Guts" Ability

Machamp is currently part of the "Rarely Used" tier, an unofficial tiering system for competitive Pokémon matches. Although there are better Fighting-types out there, like Conkeldurr and Hawlucha who are both regarded as "OverUsed," Machamp is one of the more respectable competitors in its tier. That mostly comes down to its Guts ability, which is common among all of the Machop evolutions.

Pokémon with Guts dispense 50% more damage when they are inflicted with a status effect, which can be readily triggered using a Flame or Toxic Orb.

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