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 grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack.
It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.
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 |
Espeon can KO Makuhita with Psyshock (173-204%). Whimsicott's Moonblast also KOs at 110-129%.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x173-204%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x110-129%KO | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle7-8% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Makuhita View Mimikyu builds →Shadow Sneak38-45% Play Rough 2x171-201%KO | ||
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.
Makuhita runs a standard physical attacker set. Adamant nature with spread EVs shapes the build, while Flame Orb brings self-burn for Guts activation. Guts supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Makuhita best EVs are Attack and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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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 11 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
Breeding opens up real options for Makuhita. Bullet Punch and Counter come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Focus Punch and Close Combat and coverage across 7 types.
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.
Breeding opens up real options for Makuhita. Bullet Punch and Chip Away come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Focus Punch and Close Combat and coverage across 7 types.
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.
Best Locations to Catch Makuhita in Scarlet & Violet
You can catch Makuhita through 64 walking encounters from Lv. 10-25, but availability differs between Violet and Scarlet. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
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.
Best Locations to Catch Makuhita in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 4 locations. Makuhita's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Makuhita in Sun & Moon
4 spots to find Makuhita at Lv. 9-10 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Moon and Sun versions, so filter by your copy below.
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.
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 across 14 games. Debuted in Scarlet & Violet and most recently available in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
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