Machoke it’s a Type of combat Pokémon found in Pokémon Go which is the evolved version of Machop. It is located in the Kanto region and evolves when fed 25 candies and evolves further Machamp when fed 100 candies. Machoke is a fairly easy raid for most solo players and here’s the guide on some of the best counters to defeat it in Pokémon Go.
Machoke in Pokémon Go
Since Machoke is a Type of combat Pokémon, with the maximum CP of 2031, some of its best counters are Psychic and Flying type like Mewtwo, Alakazam And Moltres to name a few. Players can keep these Pokémon on their team to make the most of their weaknesses.
Machoke moveset
The best movesets for Machoke are Karate blow And Dynamic punch. Both of these moves add up to the highest DPS possible from this Pokémon, which is 52. These moves are also very useful when players fight in Pokémon gyms for PvP battles. Machoke has some very powerful Fast and Charge moves, so players need to build a strong enough team before taking on it in a Raid.
The best counter against Machoke in Pokémon Go
Here is the list of the best counters you can use against Machoke and guarantee yourself a win.
- Mewdue: Psychic / psychic blow
- Hoopa (unbound): Confusion / Psychic
- Hoopa (confined): Confusion / Psychic
- Alakazam: Confusion / Psychic
- Speon: Confusion / Psychic
- Tapu Lele: Confusion / Future vision
- Lazio: Zen Headbutt / Psychic
- Moltres: Wing Attack / Sky Attack
- Azelf: Confusion / Future vision
- Gardevoir: Confusion / Dazzling glow
- Rayqauza: Air Slash / Hurricane
- Metagross: Zen Headbutt / Psychic
- Ah-Oh: Extrasensory / Brave Bird
- Performer: Confusion / Psychic
- Gallade: Confusion / Psychic
- Lugia: Extrasensory / Aeroblast
- Zacian (Hero): Quick Attack / Play Hard
- Tornadus (incarnate): Air Slash / Hurricane
- Vittini: Confusion / Psychic
- Tornado: Air Slash / Hurricane
- Xurkitree: Sparkle / Dazzling glow
- Deoxys (Attack): Zen Head / Psychic Augment
- Meloetta (Aria): Confusion / Schock
- Honchkrow: Peck / Brave bird
- Yveltal: Gust / hurricane
- Togekiss: Charm / Dazzling glow
- Staraptor: Wing Attack / Brave Bird
- Beheyem: Confusion / Psychic
- Tornadus (Therian): Burst / psychic
- Lazia: Zen Headbutt / Psychic
- Zapdos: Thunder Shock / Drill Beck
- Braviario: Air Slash / Brave Bird
Windy weather improves everything Psychic and flying counters making it the perfect climate for fast forays. Though cloudy weather increases Machoke’s level in the Capture encounter, as well as powering up his Fighting-type moves, which in turn causes him to deal more damage. Players should keep all influences in mind before entering battle.
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