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No. 0297 · Generation III · Hoenn

Hariyama

The Arm Thrust Pokémon
Fighting
Weak to with Thick Fat Flying Psychic Fairy
All matchups
Hariyama
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TL;DR. Hariyama is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 474. HARIYAMA practices its straight-arm slaps in any number of locations. One hit of this POKéMON’s powerful, openhanded, straight-arm punches could snap a telephone pole in two.

Fighting

HARIYAMA practices its straight-arm slaps in any number of locations. One hit of this POKéMON’s powerful, openhanded, straight-arm punches could snap a telephone pole in two.

Height2.3 m
Weight253.8 kg
AbilitiesThick Fat, Guts
HiddenSheer Force
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 474. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 144
Attack 120
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 50
Total474
474 base stat total, the 442nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 42nd among Fighting-types.
144 base HP, Hariyama's strongest stat, ranking 2nd of 73 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Hariyama 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, Hariyama reaches 2,829 CP at level 40 and 3,236 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack209
GO Defense114
GO Stamina302
Max CP (L40)2,829
Max CP (L50)3,198
Best buddy (L51)3,236
Raid catch CP 1,537–1,616 (L20). Weather boosted 1,921–2,020 (L25).

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Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Makuhita family appeared on May 1, 2018.

  1. Makuhita
  2. Hariyama by encounter
  3. Shadow

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Dec 13 to Dec 30, 2025, 3-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Dec 13 to Dec 30, 20253-starRegular rotation
Oct 14 to Nov 4, 20243-starRegular rotation
Nov 1 to Nov 3, 20233-starRegular rotation
Dec 1 to Dec 8, 20223-starRegular rotation
Dec 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 20213-starRegular rotation
Jul 9 to Jul 27, 20203-starRegular rotation

Full Hariyama GO history

Competitive

Hariyama in competitive play.

Hariyama is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #447 in the Great League.

NU
Bulk Up
Bulk Up / Drain Punch / Knock Off / Bullet Punch
  • ItemLeftovers
  • AbilityGuts
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 132 SpD / 124 Spe
  • TeraSteel
Assault Vest Wallbreaker
Drain Punch / Knock Off / Bullet Punch / Heavy Slam
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • AbilityGuts
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 76 SpD / 180 Spe
  • TeraSteel
PU
Bulk Up
Bulk Up / Drain Punch / Knock Off / Bullet Punch
  • ItemLeftovers
  • AbilityGuts
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs12 HP / 200 Atk / 252 SpD / 44 Spe
  • TeraSteel
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #447 77.4 score
Ultra League #337 77.6 score
Master League #211 61.5 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Hariyama.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hariyama, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Hariyama?

Hariyama is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Hariyama weak to?

Hariyama takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Hariyama resistant to?

Hariyama resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

How does Hariyama evolve?

Hariyama evolves from Makuhita (Level 24). Hariyama is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Hariyama from?

Hariyama was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0297.

What are Hariyama's base stats?

Hariyama has HP 144, Attack 120, Defense 60, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 60, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 474.

What are Hariyama's abilities?

Hariyama can have the abilities Thick Fat, Guts, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.

Is Hariyama legendary or mythical?

No. Hariyama is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Hariyama's best stat?

Hariyama's highest base stat is HP at 144, which ranks 2nd of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Hariyama good?

Hariyama has a base stat total of 474, the 442nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 42nd among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Does Hariyama'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.

See the full Q&A page for Hariyama →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Hariyama as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Hariyama in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Hariyama in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Hariyama in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Hariyama in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Hariyama in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Hariyama 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Hariyama 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.

Ability

Thick Fat: Fire and Ice moves do half damage.

Guts: does not change its type matchups.

Sheer Force: does not change its type matchups.

2× Weak to
Flying Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Fire Ice Bug Rock Dark
2× Weak to
Flying Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Bug Rock Dark
Comparison

Hariyama vs. the average Fighting-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Stat Hariyama Fighting avg Difference
HP 144 78 +66
Attack 120 104 +16
Defense 60 76 -16
Special Attack 40 64 -24
Special Defense 60 70 -10
Speed 50 75 -25
Total 474 467 +7
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Game appearances

Hariyama appears in 26 games.

Every mainline release where Hariyama is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Hariyama.

Every main-series game Hariyama is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildSouth Province: Area Three, Area Six, Alfornada Cavern
    • WildEast Province: Area Three
    • WildWest Province: Area Two, Area Three
    • WildNorth Province: Area Three, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (5★)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildPoni Plains
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildRoute 11
    • WildFriend Safari (Fighting) (needs another player)
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildVictory Road
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • Black · WhiteTrade
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildPinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto) (Pinwheel Forest exterior, near the Challenge Rock)
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
    • WildVictory 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.
Pokémon anime

Hariyama appears in 24 episodes.

From AG020 (2003-04-10) through HZ066 (2024-09-20).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Hariyama partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Hariyama partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

Hariyama in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Hariyama TCG Pocket card from Ruler of the Skies
Hariyama
◆◆ Uncommon
Hariyama TCG Pocket card from Crimson Blaze
Hariyama
◆◆ Uncommon
Hariyama TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Hariyama
◆◆ Uncommon
Hariyama TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Hariyama
◆◆ Uncommon