Makuhita (Pokémon)
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| Makuhita マクノシタ Makunoshita | |
![]() Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #296 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #048 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-083 |
| Almia Browser | R-028 |
| Type | Fighting |
| Species | Guts Pokémon |
| Height | 3′03″ (1.0m) |
| Weight | 190.5 lbs. (86.4kg) |
| Abilities | Thick Fat |
| Guts | |
| Egg group | Humanshape |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 HP |
| Exp. yield | 87 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,640,000 exp. |
| Gender | 25% ♀ / 75% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Yellow |
| Catch rate | 180 |
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Makuhita (Japanese: マクノシタ Makunoshita) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Makuhita are medium-sized yellow Pokémon that are known for their bulkiness. They have a black chest area and have hands that resemble black gloves. They also have red circles on their cheeks and slit-like eyes.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Makuhita, and its evolution, Hariyama, are the only known Pokémon that learn Arm Thrust.
Behavior
Makuhita are constantly training to be the best fighters they can be. They are more then willing to throw their weight around as evidenced by broken trees and smashed rocks are often found where they live. They also constantly eat and sleep to pack more pounds on and to store more energy for evolution.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Makuhita first appeared in Brave the Wave as one of Brawly's Pokémon. During the Gym Battle, Makuhita evolved into a Hariyama.
Sheridan had a Makuhita in Cheer Pressure.
A Makuhita made a cameo in Queen of the Serpentine as a pet belonging to Pike Queen Lucy.
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Makuhita (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Makuhita sit to the right of the Ruby Field. Hitting the button in front of it changes it stance and allows control of Makuhita's punching with the A button. In doing this, the ball is directed towards Nuzleaf and the Ball Upgrade.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Makuhita runs the dojo in Pokémon Square.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| III | Ruby | Makuhita is tenacious - it will keep getting up and attacking its foe however many times it is knocked down. Every time it gets back up, this Pokémon stores more energy in its body for evolving. |
| Sapphire | Makuhita has a tireless spirit - it will never give up hope. It eats a lot of food, gets plenty of sleep, and it trains very rigorously. By living that way, this Pokémon packs its body with energy. | |
| Emerald | It loves to toughen up its body above all else. If you hear quaking rumbles in a cave, it is the sound of Makuhita undertaking strenuous training. | |
| FireRed | It grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack. | |
| LeafGreen | It grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack. | |
| IV | Diamond | It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest. |
| Pearl | It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Common | Granite Cave, Victory Road |
| Pokémon Emerald | Common | Granite Cave, Victory Road | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | One | Phenac City (Shadow) | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | One | ONBS (Shadow) | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Swarm | Route 225 |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Cave |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Phobos Walker Endless Level 31 Forever Level 31 Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Buried Relic (30F-34F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Fall City Dusk Factory |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Freighter |
Base stats
| HP: | 72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 60 | |
| Defense: | 30 | |
| SpAtk: | 20 | |
| SpDef: | 30 | |
| Speed: | 25 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Note that some Makuhita have the Thick Fat ability, which halves the damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Learnset
Makuhita is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle Focus Energy | Tackle Focus Energy |
| 4 | Sand Attack | Sand Attack |
| 7 | Arm Thrust | |
| 10 | Arm Thrust | Vital Throw |
| 13 | Vital Throw | Fake Out |
| 16 | Whirlwind | |
| 19 | Fake Out | Knock Off |
| 22 | Whirlwind | SmellingSalt |
| 25 | Belly Drum | |
| 28 | Knock Off | Force Palm |
| 31 | SmellingSalt | Seismic Toss |
| 34 | Wake-Up Slap | |
| 37 | Belly Drum | Endure |
| 40 | Endure | Close Combat |
| 43 | Reversal | |
| 46 | Seismic Toss | |
| 49 | Reversal |
By TM/HM
| # | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Focus Punch |
| TM06 | Toxic | Toxic |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | Bulk Up |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Sunny Day |
| TM17 | Protect | Protect |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Rain Dance |
| TM21 | Frustration | Frustration |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Earthquake |
| TM27 | Return | Return |
| TM28 | Dig | Dig |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Brick Break |
| TM32 | Double Team | Double Team |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock Tomb |
| TM42 | Facade | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract | Attract |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | |
| TM56 | Fling | |
| TM58 | Endure | |
| TM78 | Captivate | |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | |
| TM87 | Swagger | |
| TM90 | Substitute | |
| HM03 | Surf | Surf |
| HM04 | Strength | Strength |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Rock Smash |
| HM08 | Rock Climb |
By breeding
By tutoring
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Makuhita knows Shadow Blitz and Shadow Shed as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
|---|---|---|
| | Acquisition: Catch | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| | Rarity: Common | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: 10.2% | Friend Area: Mt. Discipline |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | My life revolves entirely around training! | |
| 26%-50% HP | Oof... My health is down halfway... This might not be good. | |
| 1%-25% HP | I'm done for... All my training hasn't meant a thing... | |
| Level Up | Leveled up! But I can't be happy with that! I have to train harder! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
| Group: | Loops: 5 | Minimum Experience: 20 |
| Poké Assist: | Field Move: Tackle x2 | Maximum Experience: 30 |
| Makuhita is small, but it has enough power to move obstacles. | ||
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
| Group: | Poké Assist: | Field Move: Crush x2 |
Evolution
Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| Image:Spr 3r 296.png | | Image:Spr 3f 296.png |
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| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
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Trivia
- When Brawly's Makuhita was first seen, it was surfing. In the games, Makuhita and Hariyama can both learn Surf by HM03.
- Makuhita and Hariyama are the only Fighting-type Pokémon able to learn Whirlwind.
Origin
Makuhita is based on a sumo wrestler.
Name origin
Makuhita's name is a shortening of its Japanese name, Makunoshita, which is a variation on 幕下 makushita, the third highest sumo division.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
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