Lol,
either or.
They both get to their final evolutions through trading but if you want to choose machop is probably the better choice.
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catch several normal machops in a row then eventually you should get a shiny
You may capture a Machop in Fiery Path or Jagged Pass in Pokemon Emerald.
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You can find one in granite cave.
The Fire Path is the best way to go