Overview
Machoke is a Fighting-type Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia, classified as the Superpower Pokemon (Dex #157). Found in the Rocky Ridges region, Machoke teaches Ditto the Strength transformation and carries the Build specialty. Machoke is a central figure in the Rocky Ridges storyline, unlocking several features through its quest chain.
Habitat
Machoke lives in the Grassy Training Field habitat as its primary home, with a secondary option available:
Habitat | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Red Tall Grass x 4, Sandbags x 2 | Primary habitat; guaranteed Machoke spawn | |
Box to the Rhythm | CD Player x 1, Punching Bag x 1, Table (any) x 2 | Secondary habitat; also attracts Machoke |
Location
Machoke is found in Rocky Ridges, the third major region. Players unlock Rocky Ridges after reaching the Great Trainer Rank. Professor Tangrowth will request you to build a Grassy Training Field for Machoke as part of the story progression, guaranteeing its spawn.
How to Befriend
Machoke's befriending is tied to the Rocky Ridges story progression. Professor Tangrowth asks you to build a Grassy Training Field using Red Tall Grass and Sandbags. Once the habitat is complete, Machoke spawns automatically. Speak to Machoke and register it in the Pokedex, then it will follow you to a nearby field and ask you to pick up 5 pieces of stone. Deliver the stones to complete the initial interaction.
Move Taught: Strength
Machoke teaches Ditto the Strength transformation through the Move Over, Boulder request. Strength allows Ditto to push and relocate heavy objects like boulders, large furniture, and obstacles that cannot be picked up normally. This is essential for clearing paths, rearranging heavy items, and solving environmental puzzles in Rocky Ridges and beyond.
Additional Quests
Machoke has multiple requests that unlock important features:
Request | Task | Reward |
|---|---|---|
Push heavy boulders to clear paths | Strength move | |
Cut Down That Fence | Use Cut to remove a fence blocking an area | Smelting Furnace recipe |
Talk to Graveler | Visit the Mossy Boulder habitat | Introduces Graveler and unlocks Rollout |
The Cut Down That Fence request is particularly important because it unlocks the Smelting Furnace, which lets you process raw ore into usable metals.
Specialties: Build, Gather
Machoke has the Build specialty. Pokemon with this specialty lead your building projects and assist with construction tasks. Having Machoke assigned to a building zone speeds up the construction of structures and helps with placing heavy objects.
Preferences
Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Ideal Environment | Bright |
Favorite Flavor | Sour |
Likes | Exercise, construction, stone materials, hard objects, group activities |
Rarity | Common |
Time of Day | All (Dawn, Day, Dusk, Night) |
Weather | All (Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy) |
Pokedex Information
Field | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Fighting |
Species | Superpower Pokemon |
Generation | 1 |
Tips
Complete all of Machoke's requests in sequence. The Smelting Furnace from the Cut Down That Fence request is critical for mid-game progression.
Machoke's Build specialty makes construction faster. Keep it near your main building area for the best results.
The Talk to Graveler request is the gateway to unlocking Graveler and the Rollout move. Do not skip it.
Furnish the Grassy Training Field with exercise equipment and stone items to boost Machoke's Comfort Level.