Makuhita Best Moveset
Fighting at 60 Attack and 25 Speed with AbilityGuts boosting Attack 50% under status. 72 HP is respectable for a pre-evolution. The moveset has the right ability on insufficient stats. Evolve to Hariyama for 120 Attack, 144 HP, and the Guts engine that trades hits.
Makuhita saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Makuhita's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Makuhita best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Brick Break
- Earthquake
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Makuhita saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Makuhita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Quickclaw, favoring a Calm nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Fake Out
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Makuhita saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Makuhita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Facade
- Bullet Punch
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Makuhita saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Makuhita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Choice Scarf, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Brick Break
- Cross Chop
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Makuhita saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Makuhita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Flame Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Bullet Punch
- Fake Out
- Cross Chop
Makuhita saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Makuhita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Flame Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Makuhita Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Makuhita
Mimikyu threatens a KO with Play Rough (131-155%).
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle7-8% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x131-155%KO Shadow Sneak29-35% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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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 70 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Makuhita
decent spawn rates for Makuhita across 64 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Makuhita in SV
The path to Makuhita starts with Makuhita at Lv. 10-43 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Makuhita ✓Asado Desert - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%Glaseado MountainLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.10-25OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%Glaseado MountainLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.10-25OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - MineLv.10-25OverworldRate 6%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into HariyamaEast Province (Area Three) - MineLv.27-43OverworldRate 16%Asado Desert - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%Glaseado MountainLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.27-43OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%Glaseado MountainLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.27-43OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Makuhita (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 2 locations for Makuhita in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Makuhita in BDSP
Step 1Makuhita ✓Route 225Lv.50-51GrassRate 40%Swarm active
Step 2Evolve into Hariyama
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.
Where To Catch Makuhita in USUM
To get Makuhita, start by catching Makuhita through walking encounters at Lv. 6-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Makuhita ✓Route 2 - SouthLv.7-10GrassRate 30%DayShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthLv.8-11GrassRate 30%DayShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthLv.6-9GrassRate 20%DayRoute 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 20%DayRoute 2 - SouthLv.6-9GrassRate 10%NightRoute 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 10%NightRoute 2 - SouthLv.7-10GrassRate 5%NightShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthLv.8-11GrassRate 5%NightShaking spot
Step 2Catch or Evolve into HariyamaPoni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 20%DayPoni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Nightor evolve from Makuhita (Step 1)
Makuhita can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Makuhita from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or HeartGold & SoulSilver and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Makuhita in SM
- Step 1Makuhita ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Hariyama with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Makuhita egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Granite Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Granite Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 225 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Mt. Mortar · Radio: Hoenn Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Hariyama
Base Stats
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 toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.
Makuhita Guide
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.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves