Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Makuhita is a Fighting Type Guts Pokémon, with a 23.5% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Makuhita can be found with Thick Fat, Guts and Sheer Force as an Ability and has a Fluctuating growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 237 combined Base Stats.
Makuhita Stats and Abilities
Based on Makuhita Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Makuhita Highest IV Stat is Attack 60 and the Lowest being Special Attack 20.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 72 | 254 | 348 |
E | Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Special Attack | 20 | 40 | 152 |
F | Special Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Speed | 25 | 49 | 163 |
F | Total | 237 |
Makuhita | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Adamant
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Black Belt ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 HP |
Growth Rate | Fluctuating |
Catch Rate | 180 (23.5% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Human-Like |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Thick Fat Ability 1 | Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%. |
Guts Ability 2 | Guts raises the ability-bearer's Attack by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep). If burnt, the Pokémon does not suffer the usual drop in Attack. |
Sheer Force Hidden Ability | Sheer Force increases the power of moves that have beneficial secondary effects by 30%, but removes those additional effects. |
How To Evolve Makuhita in BDSP
Makuhita requires (Level 24) to evolve into Hariyama.

Where To Find Makuhita in BDSP
Makuhita has 1 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 50-51 Makuhita, within the Route 225 location using the Walking method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Makuhita
Lv. 50-51
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Makuhita Weakness
Makuhita is a Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Makuhita to take More Damage from , Psychic, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Bug, Dark Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Makuhita Strong Against?

Best Moves Makuhita in BDSP
Best Moveset for Makuhita Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 225 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
40 |
Close Combat
| ![]() | Physical | 180 | 100 | 5 | Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense. |
22 |
Vital Throw
| ![]() | Physical | 105 | — | 10 | User attacks last, but ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
19 |
Knock Off
| ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle. |
Best Moveset for Makuhita TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 225 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM52 |
Focus Blast
| ![]() | Special | 180 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM26 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM95 |
Surf
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |



Makuhita Level Up Moves
List of Moves Makuhita can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
|
1 |
Focus Energy
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Increases critical hit ratio.
|
4 |
Sand Attack
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
|
7 |
Arm Thrust
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Power:
22.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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10 |
Fake Out
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
|
13 |
Force Palm
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May paralyze opponent.
|
16 |
Whirlwind
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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19 |
Knock Off
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
|
22 |
Vital Throw
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Power:
105 Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User attacks last, but ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
|
25 |
Belly Drum
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum.
|
28 |
Detect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
31 |
Seismic Toss
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
|
34 |
Focus Punch
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Power:
225 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
|
37 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
40 |
Close Combat
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Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
|
43 |
Reversal
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
|
46 |
Heavy Slam
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
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Makuhita TM Moves
List of Moves Makuhita can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power:
225 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
|
TM08 |
Bulk Up
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense.
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TM10 |
Work Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
|
TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
|
TM17 |
Protect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
|
TM27 |
Low Sweep
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
|
TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
|
TM44 |
Rest
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
|
TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM52 |
Focus Blast
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Power:
180 Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
|
TM84 |
Poison Jab
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
|
TM95 |
Surf
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
|
TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Makuhita Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Makuhita can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
---|---|
Detect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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Helping Hand
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
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Cross Chop
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Power:
150 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Revenge
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power increases if user was hit first.
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Dynamic Punch
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Power:
150 Acc: 50
PP: 5
![]() Confuses opponent.
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Counter
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
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Bullet Punch
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
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Feint
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
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Wide Guard
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user's team from multi-target attacks.
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