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 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Thick Fat or Guts Cacophony Cacophony Sheer Force Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 75% male, 25% female	Catch rate 180 (33.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Makuhita 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 190.5 lbs. 86.4 kg Makuhita 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 87 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 47 V+	Leveling rate Fluctuating
EV yield Total: 1 Makuhita 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
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 Fighting-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Hariyama starting at level 24.

Biology

Makuhita is a yellow bipedal Pokémon that is known for its bulkiness. It has a black chest and round hands that resemble black gloves. It has red circles on its cheeks and slit-like eyes. Its head has a knot, making it resemble a punching bag. Its feet each have two visible toes.

It is very gutsy and never gives up, no matter how many times it is knocked down. Energy is built into its body each time it rises back up. It trains very rigorously and toughens its body by slamming into trees, and it eats lots of food and gets plenty of sleep. Its signature move is SmellingSalt, and Arm Thrust is a former signature move. It is found living and training in mountainous areas.

In the anime

Makuhita in the anime

Major appearances

Brawly's Makuhita

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

Other

Sheridan had a Makuhita in Cheer Pressure.

A Makuhita appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!, under the ownership of the Berrybaker kids.

Minor appearances

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!

A Makuhita appeared in the Sinnoh Grand Festival in Opposites Interact!.

Two Makuhita made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

A Makuhita appeared in a flashback/fantasy in The Forest Champion!.

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 Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Makuhita first appears in Pokémon Adventures under the ownership of Brawly, who like in the games and anime, is Brawly's signature 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, Chic, and despite evolving into a Hariyama was unable to defeat the challenger.

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

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

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

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 It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit. Y It grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Granite Cave, Victory Road Trade Slakoth in Rustboro City Emerald Granite Cave, Victory Road FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Phenac City (Shadow) XD ONBS (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 225 (Swarm) Platinum Route 225 (Swarm) HeartGold SoulSilver 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
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Breed Hariyama Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y Breed Hariyama

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 IX, 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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— ——% 20 1919 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 25 2222 Smelling Salts Normal Physical 07070 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 07070 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 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 06060 095}}95% 15 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 06565 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 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 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 70 100% 10 Wide Guard Rock Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Makuhita in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white 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

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Makuhita images on the 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.
• Makuhita has a lower catch rate than its evolution.
• Makuhita has the lowest Defense, Special Attack and Special Defense base stat of all the Fighting-type Pokémon.

Origin

Makuhita is based on a sumo wrestler. The topknot and cartoon-like details resemble a punching bag.

Name origin

Makuhita and Makunoshita are a corruption of 幕下 makushita, the third highest sumo division.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese マクノシタ Makunoshita From 幕下 makushita French Makuhita Same as English name Spanish Makuhita Same as English name German Makuhita Same as English name Italian Makuhita Same as English name Korean 마크탕 Makeutang Possibly from 마크 makeu and 탕(盪) tang Mandarin Chinese 幕下力士 Mùxiàlìshì From 幕下 makushita and 力士 lìshì Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Brawly's Makuhita

External links

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