Machoke

With respectible defenses and a 100% accurate STAB attack that causes confusion all the time, Machoke is a very powerful force in NFE. Substitute is used on a switch on something that can't easily damage Machoke to give it assurance that the foe's switch-in can be confused through the use of Dynamicpunch. Dynamicpunch is the main attack of this set, while Payback accommodates for Machoke's low Speed, and has passable coverage alongside Dynamicpunch. It also covers Haunter and Misdreavus, who are immune to Dynamicpunch. Bullet Punch is mainly for Sneasel and Kadabra, while giving Machoke a finishing move for times that Dynamicpunch falls short of a KO or 2HKO, although it should be noted that Bullet Punch in itself does surprisingly low damage. It only muscles around 50% - 60% against most variants of Sneasel, and does between 44% - 52% to Kadabra. Still, it's Machoke's best priority attack answer, and works well as a finishing move.

Attack is maximized to give Bullet Punch and Dynamicpunch the best overall attacking power, as Bullet Punch in itself, as described before, is relatively weak when one factors in no STAB, and only 40 base power. The remaining EVs are delegated to maximize Machoke's defenses to aid it in its tanking potential.

While stall is somewhat harder to pull off in NFE, Machoke's defenses and access to a very powerful attack, once again Dynamicpunch, makes it a powerful force with the right support. It's best to cripple the foe before attempting Rest, or attempting to cause a switch-out in fear of Dynamicpunch before attempting Rest to allow Machoke an unscathed recovery with Rest. Dynamicpunch's confusion effect in itself works well for this in some cases, but paralysis support makes this especially effective. Dynamicpunch and Payback together provide passable type coverage, only being resisted by Croagunk, who isn't a common sight in OU NFE.

Machoke's biggest issue is its low Speed, and Bullet Punch's low base power hardly makes up for it. This set attempts to remedy Machoke's Speed issue, putting it at a Speed of 310, which is enough to outspeed a neutral-natured, 252 Speed Kadabra and Electabuzz. Dynamicpunch is still Machoke's main attack, while Earthquake and Ice Punch hit many NFEs for super-effective damage if one can switch Machoke in at an opportune time. The third moveslot is mainly filler because of Machoke's already passable coverage factor with its other three attacks. Bullet Punch seems like an odd choice, but aids in attacking Sneasel and Scarf Cranidos, who continue to be able to outspeed Machoke. Rock Slide is an alternative to cover Flying-types and Fire-types simultaneously, which is notable on a Choice set because of the fact that only one attack may be used.

LeadChoke is quite similar to LeadChamp in OU, but it has a different item, which can really be put into good use here. LeadChoke is designed to be able to take down every lead in OU, from Gligar to Sneasel. It wins versus every one except 1 or 2 depending on what item you choose to use; lead Golbat is this set's only true setback. Payapa Berry gives it the ability to beat Kadabra leads with little threat, KOing with Payback + Bullet Punch, or even Ice Punch + Bullet Punch for that manner. Leftovers give it a ability to heal, which is a great bonus as it can take about 40% on average when facing things like Sneasel and Marshtomp, but Lum Berry is also an option in case Machoke is faced with a lead Roselia, Haunter or Drifloon.

The EVS give it max attacking power and allow it to outpace a 0 Speed Metang, who can beat Machoke due to carrying Explosion. The rest are put into HP to give it bulk so it can take hits easier.