Machoke

Impressive mixed defenses when boosted by Eviolite along with a high Attack stat and powerful STAB attack make Machoke a solid tank in the NU metagame. 100% accurate Dynamic Punch thanks to No Guard is what truly sets Machoke apart from other Fighting-types such as Hariyama and Gurdurr, as confusion allows it to more easily break through traditional Fighting-type counters such as Xatu, Mesprit, and Garbodor. Machoke also sports higher Special Defense than Gurdurr, which allows it to more easily combat special attackers such as Pyroar, Floatzel, and Magmortar, and more physical bulk than other popular Fighting-types such as Hitmonchan and Hariyama, allowing it to handle physical attackers such as Rhydon, Aggron, and Kangaskhan with greater ease. Unfortunately, Machoke is hindered by its low Speed stat and reliance on Eviolite to properly fulfill its role as a tank. Said reliance on Eviolite also makes it difficult for Machoke to serve as a Knock Off sponge, especially in comparison to fellow Dark-resistant Pokemon such as Throh and Poliwrath.