Makuhita
Fighting-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Hariyama for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Smash Heavy Slam
Same-type attack bonus on Rock Smash. Heavy Slam costs 50 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Makuhita takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 329
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 467 CP
Makuhita moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash Best STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop STAB | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Heavy Slam Best | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
| Upper Hand STAB | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
| Upper Hand | Fighting | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Makuhita is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Makuhita
How to get Makuhita
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Makuhita knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 17 | 706 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 17 | 764 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 435 | 478 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 541 | 595 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 435 | 478 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 328 | 362 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 435 | 478 |
Is Makuhita good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Makuhita has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (54 Defense / 176 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Makuhita deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 11 |
| Lv 2 | 36 |
| Lv 3 | 60 |
| Lv 4 | 85 |
| Lv 5 | 110 |
| Lv 6 | 134 |
| Lv 7 | 159 |
| Lv 8 | 184 |
| Lv 9 | 208 |
| Lv 10 | 233 |
| Lv 11 | 256 |
| Lv 12 | 280 |
| Lv 13 | 303 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 326 |
| Lv 15 | 350 |
| Lv 16 | 373 |
| Lv 17 | 397 |
| Lv 18 | 420 |
| Lv 19 | 443 |
| Lv 20 | 467 |
| Lv 21 | 490 |
| Lv 22 | 513 |
| Lv 23 | 537 |
| Lv 24 | 560 |
| Lv 25 | 583 |
| Lv 26 | 607 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 630 |
| Lv 28 | 653 |
| Lv 29 | 677 |
| Lv 30 | 700 |
| Lv 31 | 712 |
| Lv 32 | 724 |
| Lv 33 | 735 |
| Lv 34 | 747 |
| Lv 35 | 759 |
| Lv 36 | 770 |
| Lv 37 | 782 |
| Lv 38 | 794 |
| Lv 39 | 805 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 817 |
| Lv 41 | 827 |
| Lv 42 | 838 |
| Lv 43 | 848 |
| Lv 44 | 859 |
| Lv 45 | 869 |
| Lv 46 | 880 |
| Lv 47 | 891 |
| Lv 48 | 902 |
| Lv 49 | 913 |
| Lv 50 | 924 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0296
- Height
- 0.99 m
- Weight
- 86.40 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0296_POKEMON_MAKUHITA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Makuhita in Pokemon GO?
Makuhita's best moveset is Rock Smash (fast) with Heavy Slam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Makuhita's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Makuhita takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Makuhita's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Makuhita reaches 924 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 817 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Makuhita?
A perfect 15/15/15 Makuhita shows 467 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 583 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Makuhita better than regular Makuhita?
Shadow Makuhita deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Makuhita in Pokemon GO?
Makuhita spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Makuhita be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Makuhita depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.