Without Sheer Force, Hariyama wouldn't see any competitive play. With it? It drops secondary effects for a straight power boost, turning modest base stats into a real offensive threat. Fighting is solid coverage on top of that. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Hariyama's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Sp. Atk is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the standard growth curve keeps leveling painless.
It loves challenging others to tests of strength. It has the power to stop a train with a slap.
It stomps on the ground to build power. It can send a 10-ton truck flying with a straight-arm punch.
Hariyama Weakness
AvgFlying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves hit Hariyama for super-effective damage. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. With 144 HP and balanced defenses, Hariyama can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Hariyama is the evolved form of Makuhita. Breeding produces Makuhita eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Makuhita gave Hariyama the biggest boost in HP (+72), bringing the total to 474 stats.
How to Evolve
Knock Off is the main STAB option after a Bulk Up boost. Flame Orb gives Hariyama self-burn for Guts activation to survive the setup turn, and flexible EVs EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Best Hariyama Moveset
- Knock Off
- Bullet Punch
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Hariyama can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Water and Normal. The offense anchors on Focus Punch and Close Combat while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Hariyama picks up Bullet Punch and Counter only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Focus Punch and Close Combat while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Coverage runs deep. Hariyama can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Water and Normal. The offense anchors on Focus Punch and Close Combat while TMs handle everything else.
Don't skip the egg moves. Hariyama picks up Bullet Punch and Chip Away only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Focus Punch and Close Combat while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Hariyama appears at decent spawn rates across 64 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Hariyama in Scarlet & Violet
Makuhita is your first catch on the way to Hariyama. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-43 across 128 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MakuhitaEASYAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyDesertEASYAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyDesertEASYCasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyWaterEASYEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyCaveEASYNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyEASYThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyEASYWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-2518%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-2512%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworldLv.10-256%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworldLv.10-256%EarlyRoute
Step 2Hariyama ✓EASYEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworldLv.27-4316%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworldLv.27-4316%MidRouteMODERATEAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidDesertMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.27-436%MidRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.27-434%MidRouteor evolve from Makuhita (Step 1)
Hariyama doesn't appear wild. Catch Makuhita instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 24 to get Hariyama. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Hariyama in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Step 1Catch MakuhitaEFFORTLESSRoute 225Shining PearlGrassLv.50-5140%PostRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-5140%PostRouteSwarm active
Step 2Hariyama ✓
Hariyama appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Hariyama in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Makuhita is your first catch on the way to Hariyama. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 6-57 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MakuhitaEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-1030%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.7-1030%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.8-1130%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.8-1130%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotEASYRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.6-920%EarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.6-920%EarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.6-910%EarlyRouteNightMODERATERoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.6-910%EarlyRouteNightMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteNightMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteNightCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-105%EarlyRouteNightShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.7-105%EarlyRouteNightShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.8-115%EarlyRouteNightShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.8-115%EarlyRouteNightShaking spot
Step 2Hariyama ✓EASYPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5720%PostDayEASYPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.54-5720%PostDayMODERATEPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5710%PostNightMODERATEPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.54-5710%PostNightor evolve from Makuhita (Step 1)
Hariyama starts showing up in endgame routes at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Hariyama in Sun & Moon
Makuhita is your first catch on the way to Hariyama. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 9-57 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MakuhitaEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthMoonGrassLv.9-1030%EarlyRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthSunGrassLv.9-1030%EarlyRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthMoonGrassLv.9-1030%EarlyRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthSunGrassLv.9-1030%EarlyRouteShaking spot
Step 2Hariyama ✓EFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterSunGrassLv.54-5730%PostShaking spotEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterMoonGrassLv.54-5730%PostShaking spotor evolve from Makuhita (Step 1)
Don't let Hariyama's 474 base stat total fool you. Sheer Force is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Makuhita evolves into Hariyama at level 24. Hariyama is the fully evolved form. It sits at 474 BST in its evolved form.
Run Sheer Force on Hariyama. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Hariyama also gets Thick Fat and Guts, but they don't compare.
Hariyama fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Hariyama appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Hariyama first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB

Red & Blue - Gen IIGS

Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW

Black & White - Gen VB2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY

X & Y - Gen VIORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM

Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A
