Makuhita (#0296) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP72132–179254–348

Atk6058–123112–240

Def3031–9058–174

SpA2022–7940–152

SpD3031–9058–174

Spe2527–8449–163

Total237Higher than 3% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 25). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+84Max77No SP45Min40Scarf126Tailwind168

At max Speed, Makuhita outspeeds 4 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ½×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes ½×

Abilities

Thick Fat
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Sheer ForceHidden ability
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.1% of teams · rank #109 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Impish
EVs: 100 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def
Tera Type: Electric

Knock Off
Drain Punch
Ice Punch
Thunder Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.32%
Rated 1500+0.17%
Rated 1630+0.1%
Rated 1760+0.14%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Knock Off100%
Drain Punch96.6%
Ice Punch96.5%
Thunder Punch96.5%
Belly Drum3.4%
Close Combat3.4%
Bullet Punch3.4%
Facade0.1%
Fake Out0.1%
Protect0%

Items

Eviolite99.9%
Flame Orb0.1%
Black Belt0%
Sitrus Berry0%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%
Toxic Orb0%

Abilities

99.9%
0.1%
0%

EV spreads

Impish 100 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def96.5%
Adamant 100 HP / 196 Atk / 196 SpD3.4%
Adamant 196 Atk / 116 Def / 196 SpD0.1%
Jolly 28 HP / 196 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe0%
Careful 252 HP / 116 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD0%

Tera types

Electric96.5%
Steel3.4%
Dark0.1%
Fighting0%

Common teammates

Foongus68.8%
Mudbray68.8%
Aipom68.8%
Sandshrew-Alola68.8%
Wattrel68.8%
Timburr3.5%
Croagunk3.5%
Mienfoo3.5%

Evolution

#0296MakuhitaFighting
1. Level 24#0297HariyamaFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

7Arm ThrustHits 2-5 times in one turn.FightingPhys15100%20

10Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

13Force PalmHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.FightingPhys60100%10

16WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

19Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

22Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

25Belly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

28DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

31Seismic TossInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.FightingPhys—100%20

34Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

37EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

40Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

43ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

46Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 7

EggBullet PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.SteelPhys40100%30

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCross ChopHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FightingPhys10080%5

EggDynamic PunchHas a 100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggHelping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Guts Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Mountain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#048Coastal Kalos#095New Hoenn#049Original Alola#056Original Melemele#056Original Poni#015Updated Alola#068Updated Melemele#068Updated Poni#022Paldea#116

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