Machop Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Machop in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 67 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarMachop Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
Though as small as a child, it has strength enough to easily throw a well-built adult. Striving to become ever stronger, Machop trains by carrying a Graveler on its shoulders.
Pokemon Shield Machop Sprites
Pokémon Shield Machop Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Machop via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Low Kick | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Revenge | fighting | Lv. 8 |
| Low Sweep | fighting | Lv. 12 |
| Knock Off | dark | Lv. 16 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Vital Throw | fighting | Lv. 24 |
| Strength | normal | Lv. 29 |
| Dual Chop | dragon | Lv. 32 |
| Bulk Up | fighting | Lv. 36 |
| Seismic Toss | fighting | Lv. 40 |
| Dynamic Punch | fighting | Lv. 44 |
| Cross Chop | fighting | Lv. 48 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 52 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Machop Locations
Machop can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon Shield, including South Lake Miloch and Giants Seat. The most reliable spawn is at South Lake Miloch, where you'll find it between Lv. 14 and 16 by grass with a 80% encounter rate.
Galar Route 3
2 encounters- grassLv. 8-13Hidden encounters20%Frequent
- curryLv. 8-13Curry encounters15.17%Uncommon
Watchtower Ruins
1 encounter- grassLv. 11-14Hidden encounters10%
South Lake Miloch
4 encounters- grassLv. 11-13Hidden encounters40%20%20%10%10%10%20%
- grassLv. 14-16Visible encounters80%60%70%60%80%35%80%60%60%Central and northern grass fields
- grassLv. 14-15Visible encounters10%Southern grass field
- grassLv. 14-16Visible encounters50%10%10%10%60%15%Southern grass field
Giants Seat
1 encounter- grassLv. 33-38Visible encounters10%60%10%10%
North Lake Miloch
1 encounter- grassLv. 14-16Hidden encounters30%
Stony Wilderness
1 encounter- grassLv. 28-30Visible encounters35%35%Two northwestern-most grass fields
Giants Mirror
2 encounters- grassLv. 26-28Hidden encounters10%10%10%10%10%10%10%
- grassLv. 27-29Hidden encounters10%10%
