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.
It practices its slaps by repeatedly slapping tree trunks. It has been known to slap an Exeggutor and get flung away.
There’s a rumor of a traditional recipe for stew that Trainers can use to raise strong Makuhita.
Makuhita Weakness
Makuhita is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x243-286%KO Moonblast 2x154-181%KO Psyshock 2x194-229%KO Air Slash 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x215-253%KO Disarming Voice 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Slowbro builds →Psychic 2x168-198%KO Zen Headbutt 2x118-139%KO Psyshock 2x149-176%KO Confusion 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x216-255%KO Drill Peck 2x173-204%KO Pluck 2x130-153%KO Peck 2x78-92% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gliscor can KO Makuhita with Earthquake (89-105%). Starmie's Hydro Pump also KOs at 168-198%.
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Gliscor builds →Earthquake89-105%KO | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
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 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin29-34% Ice Beam92-108%KO Thunderbolt92-108%KO Hydro Pump168-198%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Talonflame builds →Fire Blast84-99% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Makuhita is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Hariyama. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners 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
Breeding
Breed Makuhita easily with 56 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group. Pass egg moves like Bullet Punch, Chip Away, Counter and 11 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Makuhita Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Makuhita Locations
Makuhita's scattered across 16 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Makuhita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Makuhita appears in 16 walking locations at Lv. 6-11 across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves