Machoke

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Machoke
Image:Machoke.png
National
Machop - Machoke (#067) - Machamp
Johto
Machop - Machoke (#141) - Machamp
Hoenn
Machop - Machoke (#074) - Machamp
Sinnoh
Machop - Machoke (#041) - Machamp
Japanese name Goriky
Stage Stage 1
Evolves from Machop
Evolves to Machamp
Generation First
Species Superpower Pokémon
Type Fighting
Height 4 ft 11 in (1.5 m)
Weight 155.0 lb (70.5 kg)
Ability Guts/No Guard(the latter from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Machoke (ゴーリキー Gōrikī?, Goriky) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. Its main purpose in the games, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both "wild" Pokémon, which are untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and "tamed" Pokémon that are owned by Pokémon trainers.

"Machoke" is a portmanteau of the words "macho", meaning "of an extremely masculine attitude" and "choke". In English translation, Machoke was originally going to be called "Kung-Foo".

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[edit] Appearance

Machoke is vaguely humanoid in appearance. It has a gray-skinned body which is bulging with muscles. Each of its arms has six red markings across it, which may be its blood vessels pushed out by its muscles, while having three crests on its head. It is always wearing a speedo-like garment that goes up to its chest and is seen wearing a special belt with the letter "P" on it. This "P" probably stands for "Power Save" according to clues from Pokédex entries.

[edit] Biology

Machoke is best known for its well-muscled physique and prodigious physical power. Machoke, along with Machop and Machamp, can be said to be the bodybuilders of the Pokémon world.

A Machoke's muscles are said to be as hard as steel, and they become thicker still with each battle it fights. They never get sore or tired, even though a Machoke habitually battles at its full power. Its strength is such that it can easily lift a sumo fighter with one finger. Outside battle, Machoke trains its body by helping humans in demanding physical labor. Even in its days off, Machoke heads to the countryside and continues its training there.

Since it possesses such extraordinary power, a Machoke has to wear a special belt around its waist (called a "Power Save Belt" by the Pokédex) to restrain and control its strength. It is unknown where the belt is obtained, when or how it is fitted and exactly what would happen if it were to be removed. It is implied that the Machoke's power would get out of control, posing a danger to others or even to Machoke itself, making its motions impossible to regulate. However, it is not very modest about its body. It may be too busy looking in a mirror to fight. Rather than its fighting skills, it also finds a bond to its trainers, often protecting them from harmful situations, such as Gardevoir.

[edit] In the Pokémon video games

Besides being the evolution of Machop, Machoke can also be found in the wild. In Pokémon Red and Blue Machoke can be found in Victory Road. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Machoke is additionally found in the Unknown Dungeon and in Mount Ember. In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Machoke is found in Mount Mortar and in the Rock Tunnel, while in Pokémon Crystal it is additionally found in the Silver Cave.

A Machoke has somewhat good overall stats, especially in attack. Its defense stats are average at best, though. It can learn a number of powerful physical moves and Technical Machines such as Rock Slide can cover some of its weaknesses. Its low speed can prove useful when using its Revenge attack, which deals double damage if it is hurt before executing it.

At the beginning of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, when the main character and his/her Mother are moving into their new house; two Machokes can be seen carrying furniture inside the house. However in Pokemon Emerald, it is changed to two Vigoroths instead.

[edit] In the Pokémon anime

Machoke mainly has cameo roles in many episodes. It is usually seen among other Fighting Pokémon or serving humans by lifting heavy loads or doing some other physically demanding labor. It has also been used in the team of two Gym Leaders, Danny (in episode #93-Navel Maneuvers) and Chuck (in episode #211-Machoke, Machoke Man). In episode #175 (Wobbu-Palooza) Machoke belongs to a gang of villainous trainers who wreak havoc in a village Wobbuffet-themed celebration. Shown in episode 42 (Showdown at Dark City), one of the trainers at Yas Gym own a Machoke.

[edit] In other media

Machoke in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set).
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Machoke in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set).

Machoke has appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as a Stage-1 Fighting-type Pokémon card in the expansions Base Set, Team Rocket (as Dark Machoke), Gym Challenge (as Giovanni’s Machoke), Neo Destiny (as Light Machoke), Expedition, Skyridge, EX Hidden Legends, and EX Legend Maker.

Light Machoke in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Destiny).
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Light Machoke in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Destiny).


[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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