Physical
Balanced
25Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Makuhita's spread. It leans physical with HP out front. And you'll get 1 HP EV per KO for it. Follows a standard growth curve.

Base Stats
Below
HP72
C
Attack60
C
Defense30
F
Sp. Atk20
F
Sp. Def30
F
Speed25
F
Total237
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate180 / 255
Growth Rate
Fluctuating1.64M XP
Height1.0 m
Weight86.4 kg
Base XP47
Abilities
Thick Fat
Halves damage from fire and ice moves.
Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Sheer ForceHANot in game
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice to ½x
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entries

It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.

Makuhita Weakness

Makuhita is weak to Flying and Psychic. Not many exploitable gaps in the Fighting typing defensive chart. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.

Makuhita Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Bug, Rock, Dark
Type ChartAvg
2Weak
3Resist
0Immune
Score-1
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
How to Beat Makuhita in HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)
Skarmory
Skarmory
SteelFlying
B
Available Moves
Moves
  • FlyHM02
  • Air SlashLv. 39
  • Air CutterLv. 23
  • Aerial AceTM40
Damage vs Makuhita
Fly 2x
140-165%KO
Air Slash 2x
72-85%
Air Cutter 2x
57-68%
Aerial Ace 2x
93-110%KO
View Skarmory builds →

HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution

Makuhita is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Hariyama. Check the evolution method below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 237 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Makuhita
Fighting
Hariyama
Fighting
HP
72
144+72
ATK
60
120+60
DEF
30
60+30
SP.ATK
20
40+20
SP.DEF
30
60+30
SPE
25
50+25
BST
237D-Tier
474B-Tier+237
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed Makuhita easily with 39 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group. Pass egg moves like Bullet Punch, Counter, Cross Chop and 8 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Humanshape
Gender
75.0%25.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirinfernapegalladelopunnycacturnevolbeatillumisemonfernospindabunearycacneachimchar

HeartGold & SoulSilver Makuhita Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Makuhita cleanly, with Focus Punch and Close Combat anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Focus Energy
30Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
3510035Normal
Lv 4
Sand Attack
D10015Ground
Lv 7
Arm Thrust
1510020Fighting
Lv 10
Vital Throw-1
7010Fighting
Lv 13
Fake Out+3
D4010010Normal
Lv 16
Whirlwind-6
D20Normal
Lv 19
Knock Off
D6510020Dark
Lv 22
Smelling Salts
7010010Normal
Lv 25
Belly Drum
D10Normal
Lv 28
Force Palm
6010010Fighting
Lv 31
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Lv 34
Wake-Up Slap
6010010Fighting
Lv 37
Endure+4
10Normal
Lv 40
Close Combat
C1201005Fighting
Lv 43
Reversal
10015Fighting

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM08
Bulk Up
D20Fighting
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
TM28
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
10Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
D120705Fighting
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM84
Poison Jab
D8010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM08
Rock Climb
908520Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
HM06
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
HM04
Strength
D8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
HM03
Surf
D9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
HM05
Whirlpool
D358515Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Bullet Punch+1
D4010030Steel
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Cross Chop
C100805Fighting
Egg
Detect+4
D5Fighting
Egg
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Egg
Feint+2
5010010Normal
Egg
Feint Attack
6020Dark
Egg
Foresight
D40Normal
Egg
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
Egg
Revenge-4
6010010Fighting
Egg
Wake-Up Slap
6010010Fighting

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Fire Punch
D7510015Fire
Tutor
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
Tutor
Ice Punch
D7510015Ice
Tutor
Knock Off
D6510020Dark
Tutor
Low Kick
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Role Play
10Psychic
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Superpower
C1201005Fighting
Tutor
Thunder Punch
D7510015Electric
Tutor
Vacuum Wave+1
4010030Fighting

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 3
Mega Kick
120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Gen 3
Metronome
10Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal

HeartGold & SoulSilver Makuhita Locations

88 encounter spots for Makuhita at decent spawn rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Best Locations to Catch Makuhita in HeartGold & SoulSilver

You can catch Makuhita through 88 walking encounters from Lv. 2-50, but availability differs between SoulSilver and HeartGold. Some spots are exclusive to one version.

Dark Cave - West
SoulSilverGrass Lv.2 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Dark Cave - West
HeartGoldGrass Lv.2 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Union Cave - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Union Cave - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.5 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Slowpoke Well - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.7 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Slowpoke Well - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.7 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Union Cave - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.7 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Union Cave - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.7 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Moon - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.8 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Moon - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.8 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Moon - 2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.8 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Moon - 2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.8 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Rock Tunnel - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.12 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Rock Tunnel - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.12 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
SoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
HeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Mortar - 1F North
SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Mortar - 1F North
HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Mortar - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Mortar - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 Cave
20%Early
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Rock Tunnel - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.16 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Rock Tunnel - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.16 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Slowpoke Well - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.19 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Slowpoke Well - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.19 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Diglett's Cave - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.19 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Diglett's Cave - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.19 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Ice Path - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Ice Path - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Ice Path - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Ice Path - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Union Cave - B2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Union Cave - B2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Tohjo Falls
SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Tohjo Falls
HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Ice Path - B2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Ice Path - B2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Ice
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Ice Path - B3F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Ice
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Ice Path - B3F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Whirl Islands - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.24 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Whirl Islands - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.24 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Whirl Islands - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.24 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Whirl Islands - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.24 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Whirl Islands - B2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.24 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Whirl Islands - B2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.24 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Dark Cave - East
SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Dark Cave - East
HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 Cave
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Whirl Islands - B3F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Whirl Islands - B3F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.30-32 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.30-32 Water
20%Mid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cliff Cave - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.19-20 Cave
UncommonMid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cliff Cave - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.19-20 Cave
UncommonMid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cliff Cave - 2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.19-20 Cave
UncommonMid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cliff Cave - 2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.19-20 Cave
UncommonMid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cliff Cave - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.19-20 Cave
UncommonMid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cliff Cave - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.19-20 Cave
UncommonMid
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Mortar - 2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.31 Cave
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Mortar - 2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.31 Cave
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.32-34 Water
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.32-34 Water
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - B2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.33-35 Water
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - B2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.33-35 Water
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - B3F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.34-36 Water
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - B3F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.34-36 Water
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - B4F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.38 Water
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Seafoam Islands - B4F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.38 Water
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cerulean Cave - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.39-40 Cave
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cerulean Cave - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.39-40 Cave
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cerulean Cave - 2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.41-42 Cave
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cerulean Cave - 2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.41-42 Cave
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cerulean Cave - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.45 Cave
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Cerulean Cave - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.45 Cave
20%Late
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Victory Road - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.33 Cave
UncommonLate
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Victory Road - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.33 Cave
UncommonLate
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.43 Cave
UncommonLate
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.43 Cave
UncommonLate
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 1F Central Chamber
SoulSilverGrass Lv.47-48 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 1F Central Chamber
HeartGoldGrass Lv.47-48 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 1F Upper Chamber
SoulSilverGrass Lv.47-48 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 1F Upper Chamber
HeartGoldGrass Lv.47-48 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 3F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.47 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 3F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.47 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - Upper mountainside
SoulSilverGrass Lv.47 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - Upper mountainside
HeartGoldGrass Lv.47 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.48-50 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - 2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.48-50 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - Lower mountainside
HeartGoldGrass Lv.48 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound
Mt. Silver - Lower mountainside
SoulSilverGrass Lv.48 Cave
UncommonPost
Radio: Hoenn Sound

Makuhita Guide

  • Makuhita evolves into Hariyama at level 24. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 237 BST.

  • Makuhita evolves into Hariyama at level 24. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, For a casual playthrough, Makuhita works as a placeholder. Fighting coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Hariyama. That's where the stats start mattering.

  • Makuhita is catchable in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.

Game Availability

Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Makuhita appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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