Great League PvP guide
Machoke (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Machoke (Shadow) is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #232. Its recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Cross Chop and Dynamic Punch.
Great League
#232
Viable pick
Type
Fighting
Best Fast Move
Karate Chop
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,296
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MACHOKE (SHADOW)
Is Machoke (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Machoke (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #232.
Machoke (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #361.
Machoke (Shadow) can evolve into Machamp (Shadow), which is a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #147, and is also ranked #165 in Ultra League and #184 in Great League.
Machoke (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #232 | 81.7 | Karate Chop, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch |
| Ultra League | #361 | 76.7 | Karate Chop, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch |
Best Moveset for Machoke (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Machoke (Shadow) is Karate Chop with Cross Chop and Dynamic Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Machoke (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Machoke (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Karate Chop → Cross Chop
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Karate Chop → Dynamic Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Machoke (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Machoke (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Mimikyu121
- Altaria293
- Corviknight353
- Cramorant384
Machoke (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Machoke (Shadow)'s Fighting typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fairy1.6×
- 1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- dark0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Machoke (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Machoke (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Machoke (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
117% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
84% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Foul Playdark
Charged Move
Resisted
40% HP
- Drain Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Super Effective
105% HP
Ratings are shown from Machoke (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Machoke (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Machoke (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Machoke (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Machoke (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Machoke (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Machoke (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Machoke (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,494 | 28 | 1,783,037 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,498 | 28 | 1,783,037 | |
| #3 | 1/15/13 | 1,499 | 28 | 1,780,658 | |
| #4 | 1/14/14 | 1,497 | 28 | 1,780,303 | |
| #5 | 2/15/11 | 1,500 | 28 | 1,778,140 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,296 | 50 | 3,264,573 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,284 | 50 | 3,247,570 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,291 | 50 | 3,245,593 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,288 | 50 | 3,241,255 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 2,272 | 50 | 3,230,567 |
Machoke (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Machoke (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Machoke (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 28
- CP
- 1,494
- Attack
- 125.1
- Defense
- 99
- HP
- 144
Ultra League
Machoke (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,296
- Attack
- 161.3
- Defense
- 117.6
- HP
- 172
Machoke (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Machoke (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Great League #513
Same Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Great League #830
Same Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Great League #789
Same Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Master League #173
Shares Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Ultra League #182
Same Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Ultra League #260
More PoGoCoach tools
Machoke (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Machoke (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Machoke (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Cross Chop and Dynamic Punch.
Is Machoke (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Machoke (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #232.
What counters Machoke (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Altaria and Sableye (Shadow) are among the strongest current counters to Machoke (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Machoke (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Machoke (Shadow) is weak to Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).