Makuhita (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Makuhita (disambiguation).

Makuhita マクノシタ Makunoshita #296
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Fighting ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Guts Pokémon
Abilities Thick Fat or Guts Guts Blue-Striped ----- Sheer Force Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,640,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #048 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-083 Almia R-028 Oblivia R-197 N-092
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 190.5 lbs. Imperial 86.4 kg Metric 190.5 lbs./86.4 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 180 (23.5%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 75% male, 25% female
Breeding Human-Like group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 87 Battle Exp.: 871*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Makuhita (Japanese: マクノシタ Makunoshita) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Hariyama starting at level 24.

Biology

Physiology

Makuhita are medium-sized yellow Pokémon that are known for their bulkiness. They have a black chest area and have round hands that resemble black gloves. They also have red circles on their cheeks and slit-like eyes. It has a knot on its head possibly making it resemble a punching bag. Its feet each have two visible toes.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Makuhita and it's evolved form Hariyama are the only known Pokémon able to learn the move SmellingSalt though leveling up.

Behavior

Makuhita are constantly training to be the best fighters they can be. They are more then willing to throw their weight around as evidenced by broken trees and smashed rocks are often found where they live. They also constantly eat and sleep to pack more pounds on and to store more energy for evolution.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Makuhita are constantly eating and will eat most anything. Berries and fruits are common snacks but human food is not turned down when the chance comes.

In the anime

File:Makuhita anime.png

Makuhita in the anime

Makuhita first appeared in Brave the Wave as one of Brawly's Pokémon. During the Gym battle, Makuhita evolved into a Hariyama.

Sheridan had a Makuhita in Cheer Pressure.

A Makuhita also appeared in Pinch Healing! under Matt's care.

A Makuhita made a cameo in Queen of the Serpentine as a pet belonging to Lucy.

Kendall trained a Makuhita belonging to the Pokémon Summer Academy in Camping It Up!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG020 Makuhita Ash's Pokédex Makuhita, the Guts Pokémon. Makuhita never gives up, always getting back on its feet no matter how many times it's knocked over. Each time rising to its feet builds up energy in its body.

In the manga

Makuhita in Pokémon Ranger Batonnage - the Comic

Pokémon Adventures

Makuhita first appears in Pokémon Adventures under the ownership of Brawly, who like in the games and anime, is Brawly's siganture Pokémon. Brawly used it in his gym battle against Sapphire and it fought her Lairon, Rono, and managed to defeat it in battle. It then fought her newly evolved Combusken, Toro, and despite evolving into a Hariyama was unable to defeat the challenger.

Pokémon Ranger Batonnage - the Comic

In the manga adaptation of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Makuhita appears as Barlow's partner.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

In Extra Heavyweight Battle, Clefairy challenges a Makuhita to a wrestling match.

In the TCG

Main article: Makuhita (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Makuhita sit to the right of the Ruby Field. Hitting the button in front of it changes it stance and allows control of Makuhita's punching with the A button. In doing this, the ball is directed towards Nuzleaf and the Ball Upgrade.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Makuhita runs the dojo in Pokémon Square.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Makuhita is tenacious - it will keep getting up and attacking its foe however many times it is knocked down. Every time it gets back up, this Pokémon stores more energy in its body for evolving. Sapphire Makuhita has a tireless spirit - it will never give up hope. It eats a lot of food, gets plenty of sleep, and it trains very rigorously. By living that way, this Pokémon packs its body with energy. Emerald It loves to toughen up its body above all else. If you hear quaking rumbles in a cave, it is the sound of Makuhita undertaking strenuous training. FireRed It grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Granite Cave, Victory Road Emerald Common Granite Cave, Victory Road FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum One Phenac City (Shadow) XD One ONBS (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 225 Platinum Swarm Route 225 HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver, Ice Path, Cliff Edge Gate, Cliff Cave, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls (Hoenn Sound) Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Granite Cave
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Walker Endless Level 31 Forever Level 31 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Buried Relic (30F-34F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Lost Wilderness (B3-B17)
Pokémon Ranger	Fall City Dusk Factory
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Cargo Ship
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Faldera Island Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Desert: Sunny Seashore

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 72		132 - 179	254 - 348
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Atk: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Sp. Def: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Speed: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Total: 237	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Thick Fat, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is ½× and the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 044 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 077 Arm Thrust Fighting Physical 01515 100100% 20 1010 Vital Throw Fighting Physical 07070 ——% 10 1313 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 1616 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 1919 Knock Off Dark Physical 02020 100100% 20 2222 SmellingSalt Normal Physical 06060 100100% 10 2525 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 2828 Force Palm Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 3131 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 3434 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 3737 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 4040 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 4343 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4646 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Makuhita Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Makuhita Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Makuhita Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Makuhita Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100%	30
	Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80%	5
	Detect	Fighting	Status	—	—%	5
	DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50%	5
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
	Wide Guard	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Makuhita in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Makuhita in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Makuhita Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Makuhita Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Makuhita can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Makuhita cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Makuhita Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Makuhita Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
Dream World	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
A superscript level indicates that Makuhita can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Makuhita Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Makuhita Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 10.2% Friend Area: Mt. Discipline Phrases 51%-100% HP My life revolves entirely around training! 26%-50% HP Oof... My health is down halfway... This might not be good. 1%-25% HP I'm done for... All my training hasn't meant a thing... Level up Leveled up! But I can't be happy with that! I have to train harder! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled up! But I can't be happy with that! I have to train harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Tackle ×2) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 20 Max. exp.: 30 Browser entry   Makuhita is small, but it has enough power to move obstacles.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry   It attacks with punches and tackles.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fighting  ( Fighting ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks with punches.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Makuhita  Fighting

Level 24 →

First Evolution Hariyama  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Makuhita images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Makuhita is the only Pokémon to be turned into a Shadow Pokémon in both Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD, though several other Pokémon within the same evolutionary family are turned into Shadow Pokémon in both games, such as Flaaffy in Colosseum and Mareep in XD.
• Makuhita is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 237.

Origin

Makuhita is based on a sumo wrestler.

Name origin

Makuhita's name is a contration of its Japanese name, Makunoshita, which is a corruption of 幕下 makushita, the third highest sumo division.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Makuhita Same as English name. French Makuhita Same as English name. Korean 마크탕 Maktang Chinese (Taiwan) 幕下力士 Mù Xià Lì Shì 幕下 comes from the "maku" and "shita" in its Japanese name. 力士 means strong man.

Related articles

• Brawly's Makuhita

External links

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