makuhita

Makuhita 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: Increases Attack by 50% when afflicted with a status condition.
• Sheer Force (Hidden Ability): Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves by 30%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Makuhita is a stout, humanoid Pokémon with a round body.
• It is predominantly yellow with black markings on its hands and feet.
• It has a distinctive black swirl on its chest and black bands around its arms.
• Makuhita has a small mouth and eyes, and its ears resemble knots tied with string.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in caves and mountainous regions.
• Known for its tenacity and resilience, Makuhita never gives up in battle.
• It practices daily by slapping its own body, increasing its endurance.
• Forms groups where they train and spar to improve their fighting skills.

In Battle:

• Strong physical attacker that thrives on endurance.
• Signature moves include Arm Thrust and Vital Throw, which take advantage of its high Attack stat.
• Effective against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel types.
• Vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Makuhita at level 24 into Hariyama.

Interesting Facts:

• Inspired by sumo wrestlers, Makuhita's design and behavior reflect a focus on strength and endurance.
• Despite its seemingly clumsy appearance, it is highly disciplined and dedicated to training.
• Makuhita's name may derive from "makunouchi" (a type of traditional Japanese bento) and "hita" (a possible reference to "hitting" in battle).

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• 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.
• Platinum: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
• Heartgold: It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.
• Soulsilver: It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.
• Black: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
• White: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
• Black-2: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
• White-2: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
• X: It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.
• Y: It grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack.
• Omega-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.
• Alpha-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.
• Sun: It was originally brought in from another region, but now Makuhita from Alola are more famous.
• Moon: Their daily routine consists of training together first thing in the morning, eating and napping in the afternoon, and then more training afterward.
• Ultra-Sun: It practices its slaps by repeatedly slapping tree trunks. It has been known to slap an Exeggutor and get flung away.
• Ultra-Moon: There’s a rumor of a traditional recipe for stew that Trainers can use to raise strong Makuhita.