Machoke Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Machoke in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Machoke
Machoke is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 55.882 DPS.
Machoke can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Machoke is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Machoke resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Machoke is Shadow Mewtwo (55.882 DPS), Mega Alakazam (53.778 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (49.032 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Machoke: After defeating Machoke, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1124 and 1189 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1398-1480 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Machoke from raids will have exactly 1189 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Machoke?
The best counter for Machoke is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 55.882 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (53.778 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (49.032 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Machoke?
Machoke can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Machoke weak to?
Machoke is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Machoke be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Machoke's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Machoke from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Machoke from raids will have 1189 CP at level 20, or 1480 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1124. If you see 1189 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Machoke worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Machoke is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Machoke?
For the best moveset for Machoke itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Machoke stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Machoke without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Machoke can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (46.471 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (45.833 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Machoke in raids?
Weather boost information for Machoke is not currently available. Fighting-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.