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Makuhita

Guts Pokémon

Makuhita official artwork
Official art

Makuhita is a Fighting-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 237. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
86.4 kg 190.5 lbs
Base stat total
237 Higher than 3% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
There’s a rumor of a traditional recipe for stew that Trainers can use to raise strong Makuhita.
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Base stats

HP72147–179254–348
Atk6072–123112–240
Def3045–9058–174
SpA2036–7940–152
SpD3045–9058–174
Spe2540–8449–163
Total237Higher than 3% of Pokémon
HP72Atk60Def30Spe25SpD30SpA20

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FairyFlyingPsychic

Resists

½×
BugDarkRock
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

With : Fire becomes ½×

With : Ice becomes ½×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Makuhita against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
84Makuhita · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
77Makuhita · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
45Makuhita · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

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

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Impish
EVs
100 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def
Tera Type
Electric
  1. Knock Off
  2. Drain Punch
  3. Ice Punch
  4. Thunder Punch

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

Usage by rating

  • All games0.3%
  • 1500 weighting0.2%
  • 1630 weighting0.1%
  • 1760 weighting0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

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

Evolution

Moves

Level up 17

1Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
7Arm ThrustHits 2-5 times in one turn.FightingPhys15100%20
10Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
13Force Palm30% chance to paralyze the target.FightingPhys60100%10
16WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
19Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
22Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
25Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.NormalStatus——10
28DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
31Seismic TossDoes damage equal to the user's level.FightingPhys—100%20
34Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
37EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
40Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
43ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
46Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpec40100%30
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 7

EggBullet PunchUsually goes first.SteelPhys40100%30
EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCross ChopHigh critical hit ratio.FightingPhys10080%5
EggDynamic Punch100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5
EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
EggHelping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
EggWide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10

Biology

It trains by fighting Machop and knocking trees down. It may mistake an Alolan Exeggutor for a tree, and get flung away.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Guts Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Yellow
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
  1. There’s a rumor of a traditional recipe for stew that Trainers can use to raise strong Makuhita.

    Ultra Moon
  2. It practices its slaps by repeatedly slapping tree trunks. It has been known to slap an Exeggutor and get flung away.

    Ultra Sun
  3. Their daily routine consists of training together first thing in the morning, eating and napping in the afternoon, and then more training afterward.

    Moon
  4. It was originally brought in from another region, but now Makuhita from Alola are more famous.

    Sun
  5. It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
  6. 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
  7. It grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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

Names around the world

English
Makuhita
Japanese
マクノシタ
Japanese (romaji)
Makunoshita
Korean
마크탕
Chinese (Traditional)
幕下力士
Chinese (Simplified)
幕下力士
French
Makuhita
German
Makuhita
Spanish
Makuhita
Italian
Makuhita

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

1 HP
180 ≈23.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
47
Fluctuating

Breeding

Human-Like
♂ 75%♀ 25%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–11
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–11
Moon 1 area
  • Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 9–10
Sun 1 area
  • Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 9–10
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Granite Cave (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 6
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Granite Cave (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 6
XD 1 area
  • ONBS 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 18
Colosseum 1 area
  • Phenac City (Mayor's House)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30
SoulSilver 44 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
  • Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
  • Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Mount Moon (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Mount Moon (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Mount Mortar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
  • Mount Mortar (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Mount Mortar (Lower Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Mount Silver (1F top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
  • Mount Silver (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
  • Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–48
  • Mount Silver (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–48
  • Mount Silver (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47
  • Mount Silver (mountainside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
  • Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47
  • Road 47 (inside cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–20
  • Rock Tunnel (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
  • Slowpoke Well (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Slowpoke Well (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
  • Tohjo FallsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Union Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Union Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Union Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Victory Road 1 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
  • Victory Road 1 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
  • Victory Road 1 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
  • Whirl Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Whirl Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Whirl Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
HeartGold 44 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
  • Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
  • Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Mount Moon (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Mount Moon (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Mount Mortar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
  • Mount Mortar (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Mount Mortar (Lower Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Mount Silver (1F top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
  • Mount Silver (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
  • Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–48
  • Mount Silver (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–48
  • Mount Silver (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47
  • Mount Silver (mountainside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
  • Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47
  • Road 47 (inside cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–20
  • Rock Tunnel (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
  • Slowpoke Well (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Slowpoke Well (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
  • Tohjo FallsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Union Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Union Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Union Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Victory Road 1 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
  • Victory Road 1 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
  • Victory Road 1 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
  • Whirl Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Whirl Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Whirl Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–49
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–51
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–51
Emerald 4 areas
  • Granite Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
  • Granite Cave (1F/small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
  • Granite Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
  • Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Sapphire 5 areas
  • Granite Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
  • Granite Cave (1F/small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
  • Granite Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
  • Rustboro CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
  • Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Ruby 5 areas
  • Granite Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
  • Granite Cave (1F/small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
  • Granite Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
  • Rustboro CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
  • Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.