TL;DR. Makuhita is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 237. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 237. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Makuhita in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Makuhita reaches 817 CP at level 40 and 935 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Makuhita first appeared on May 1, 2018, during Battle Showdown 2018.
- Makuhita
- Hariyama by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jan 28 to Feb 4, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28 to Feb 4, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 5 to Jan 7, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 1 to Mar 28, 2019 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 3 to Jan 15, 2019 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 19 to Sep 13, 2018 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Makuhita.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Makuhita, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Makuhita?
Makuhita is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Makuhita weak to?
Makuhita takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Makuhita resistant to?
Makuhita resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
How does Makuhita evolve?
Makuhita evolves into Hariyama (Level 24).
What generation is Makuhita from?
Makuhita was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0296.
What are Makuhita's base stats?
Makuhita has HP 72, Attack 60, Defense 30, Special Attack 20, Special Defense 30, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 237.
What are Makuhita's abilities?
Makuhita can have the abilities Thick Fat, Guts, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.
Is Makuhita legendary or mythical?
No. Makuhita is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Makuhita's best stat?
Makuhita's highest base stat is HP at 72, which ranks 42nd of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Makuhita good?
Makuhita has a base stat total of 237, the 989th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 72nd among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Makuhita's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Thick Fat, Fire and Ice moves do half damage. Guts does not change its matchups. Sheer Force does not change its matchups.
Through the generations.
Makuhita as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Makuhita is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Thick Fat: Fire and Ice moves do half damage.
Guts: does not change its type matchups.
Sheer Force: does not change its type matchups.
Makuhita vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Makuhita | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 72 | 78 | -6 |
| Attack | 60 | 104 | -44 |
| Defense | 30 | 76 | -46 |
| Special Attack | 20 | 64 | -44 |
| Special Defense | 30 | 70 | -40 |
| Speed | 25 | 75 | -50 |
| Total | 237 | 467 | -230 |
Makuhita appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Makuhita is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Makuhita.
Every main-series game Makuhita is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Three, Area Five
- WildEast Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three
- WildWest Province: Area One, Asado Desert
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★, 3★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 225 (Swarm)
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 2
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedHariyama
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildGranite Cave
- In-game tradeTrade Slakoth in Rustboro City
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- BreedHariyama
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 225 (Swarm)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSlowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver Cave, Ice Path, Cliff Cave, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls (Hoenn Sound)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- WildGranite Cave, Victory Road
- In-game tradeTrade Slakoth in Rustboro City
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildGranite Cave, Victory Road
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Makuhita appears in 27 episodes.
From AG020 (2003-04-10) through HZ115 (2025-10-31).
TCG Pocket appearances
Makuhita in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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