hariyama

Hariyama is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Fighting

Abilities:

• Thick Fat: Reduces damage from Fire and Ice-type moves by 50%.
• Guts: Boosts Attack by 50% if the Pokémon is affected by a major status condition.
• Sheer Force (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of moves that have additional effects by 30%, but removes those additional effects.

Physical Characteristics:

• Large, robust humanoid Pokémon resembling a sumo wrestler.
• Predominantly orange skin with blue, decorative bands resembling a mawashi (sumo belt).
• Broad, flat hands resembling large mitts, used for powerful slaps.
• Small, beady eyes and a wide mouth, often depicted with a determined expression.
• Thick legs and feet, providing stability and strength in battle.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Found in mountainous regions and caves, often near rocky terrains.
• Known for its training regimen, frequently practicing sumo-style moves to increase its strength and endurance.
• Displays a calm demeanor but becomes fiercely competitive in battles.
• Forms strong bonds with trainers who share its passion for training and combat.

In Battle:

• Specializes as a physical attacker with high HP and Attack stats.
• Notable moves include: Close Combat, Knock Off, and Heavy Slam.
• Strong against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark types.
• Vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves.
• Often utilized for its ability to take hits and deliver powerful counterattacks.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Makuhita starting at level 24.

Interesting Facts:

• Hariyama's design and fighting style are heavily inspired by sumo wrestling, a traditional Japanese sport.
• Despite its large size, Hariyama can execute incredibly swift and powerful moves.
• Known in the Pokémon world for its ability to withstand strong attacks and come out on top in battles of endurance.
• Often depicted in the anime and games as a strong and reliable partner, reflecting the balance between power and discipline found in sumo wrestlers.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Emerald: It has the habit of challenging others without hesitation to tests of strength. It’s been known to stand on train tracks and stop trains using forearm thrusts.
• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Firered: It stomps on the ground to build power. It can send a 10-ton truck flying with a straight-arm punch.
• Leafgreen: It stomps on the ground to build power. It can send a 10-ton truck flying with a straight-arm punch.
• Diamond: It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
• Pearl: It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
• Platinum: It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
• Heartgold: It loves challenging others to tests of strength. It has the power to stop a train with a slap.
• Soulsilver: It loves challenging others to tests of strength. It has the power to stop a train with a slap.
• Black: It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
• White: It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
• Black-2: It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
• White-2: It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
• X: It stomps on the ground to build power. It can send a 10-ton truck flying with a straight-arm punch.
• Y: It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Sun: It is known for its fantastic strength, but as it grows older, it focuses more on training Makuhita.
• Moon: They love to compare their freakish strength— strength enough to send a truck flying with a single slap.
• Ultra-Sun: Although they enjoy comparing their strength, they’re also kind. They value etiquette, praising opponents they battle.
• Ultra-Moon: Hariyama that are big and fat aren’t necessarily strong. There are some small ones that move nimbly and use moves skillfully.