Machop remains one of the most memorable creatures in the franchise, and in Pokemon Go, its final evolution, Machamp, excels in combat. So, learn how to get this fighter, its other stages, and Shiny versions.
Machop is one of the 151 original Pokemon from the Kanto region, and in Niantic’s game, it is one of the best Fighting-type Pokemon available.
To celebrate the end of the Might and Mastery season, which focuses on this particular type of Pokemon, Machop will be the headliner of the upcoming Community Day Classic. Plus, its evolution, Machamp, will receive its Gigantamax form.
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So, learn everything you need to know to catch this creature and take it to its full potential.
How to get Machop in Pokemon Go
Having been introduced to the game since launch, Machop has had many ways to be caught. However, currently, it can only be found:
- As a wild encounter (increased spawns during the May 24 Community Day Classic)
- As a 2-Star Max Battle boss
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Previously, players could hatch Machop from 2km, 5km, and 7km Eggs. It has also appeared as a Tier 1 Raid boss and as a reward for completing plenty of Field/Special/Timed Research. For a while, its Shadow version was part of the Team Go Rocket, and trainers could rescue it from Cliff‘s grasp.
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How to evolve Machop into Machoke and Machamp
Tiny Machop is part of a three-member family, which means a good amount of Candy will be required to register all of its forms in the Pokedex. Luckily, there are no special requirements or items. In fact, there’s an alternative for those who don’t want to grind so hard.
To evolve Machop into Machoke, players will need to feed it 25 Candy. To turn Machoke into Machamp, trainers can either feed it an extra 100 Candy or trade it to another player to trigger the evolution.
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Machop Candy
With Machop spawning nonstop during the upcoming Community Day Classic, players shouldn’t have trouble gathering the required amount of Candy.
However, to do it faster, they can always use Pinap Berries to increase the amount of Candy they receive per catch. Then, they can transfer their extra Machop to Professor Willow in exchange for a few more.
They can also set the Pokemon as their Buddy and take it for long walks, or trade some Rare Candy for more Machop Candy.
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How to get Gigantamax Machamp
To give the Might and Mastery season a proper send-off, Gigantamax Machamp will debut during its own Max Battle Day. The event will take place on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time.
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During those three hours, Gigantamax Machamp will take over Power Spots, appearing in 6-Star Max Battles. Players who manage to defeat the powerful creature will get a chance to capture it.
For those unaware, once a Gigantamax Pokemon is captured, it returns to its regular state. The gigantic form will be triggered once it joins another Max Battle.
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Machop CP in Pokemon Go
Machop’s CP in the wild will vary, even more so if it’s boosted by a weather condition. Plus, as with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Dynamax Machop has during a Max battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it.
Max Battle Raid boss CPTBDCP range once captured678 – 730Cloudy weather CP range848 – 913Machop max CP (Level 50)1445
Machop stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
As a pure Fighting-type Pokemon, Machop has the following stats:
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Fast Moves
- Low Kick (Fighting/STAB/Legacy Move)
- Karate Chop (Fighting/STAB)
- Rock Smash (Fighting/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Cross Chop (Fighting/STAB)
- Low Sweep (Fighting/STAB)
- Brick Break (Fighting/STAB)
Resistances
Weaknesses
Can Machop be Shiny?
Yes, Machop can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variation was added to the game during the Battle Showdown event back in 2019. Shiny Shadow Machop and Shiny Dynamax Machop are also available.
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Shiny hunters can easily spot Shiny Machop thanks to its distinctive golden color, which differs greatly from the grayish body it usually has.
If a Shiny Machop is evolved, players can get a Shiny Machoke and Shiny Machamp, both with green bodies that make them look like Hulk’s relatives. During Gigantamax Machamp’s debut, lucky players might find Shiny Gigantamax Machamp, which is also green.
It’s worth noting, though, that the odds of finding a Shiny Pokemon are very low, as there’s no special technique or method to secure an encounter.
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The only thing trainers can do to increase their chances is to hunt as many Machop as they can until they come across what they’re looking for. Remember to take advantage of the Community Day Classic event featuring Machop and the Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day to do so.
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That’s everything you need to know about Machop in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check out the latest Pokemon Go events, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.
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