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.
Hariyama practices its straight-arm slaps in any number of locations. One hit of this Pokémon’s powerful, openhanded, straight-arm punches could snap a telephone pole in two.
Hariyama’s thick body may appear fat, but it is actually a hunk of solid muscle. If this Pokémon bears down and tightens all its muscles, its body becomes as hard as a rock.
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
Breed with Hariyama to get Makuhita eggs easily from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Chip Away, Counter and 11 more.
The recommended build leans into Hariyama's strengths as a physical attacker. Flame Orb provides self-burn for Guts activation, and max HP and Attack EVs back that up. Guts rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Hariyama Moveset
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Heavy Slam
- Fire Punch
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
6 encounter spots for Hariyama at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Hariyama in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Hariyama, start by catching Makuhita through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 6-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MakuhitaEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.635%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.635%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyCaveRustboro City - HouseOmega RubyIn-game tradeLv.9EarlyCityOne-timeTrade for (give Slakoth)Rustboro City - HouseAlpha SapphireIn-game tradeLv.9EarlyCityOne-timeTrade for (give Slakoth)MODERATEGranite Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.10-1210%EarlyCaveMODERATEGranite Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.10-1210%EarlyCave
Step 2Hariyama ✓MODERATEVictory Road - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.38-4012%LateCaveMODERATEVictory Road - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.38-4012%LateCaveMODERATEVictory Road - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.38-4012%LateCaveMODERATEVictory Road - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.38-4012%LateCaveMODERATEVictory Road - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.38-4012%LateCaveMODERATEVictory Road - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.38-4012%LateCaveor 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