Makuhita is based on a sumo wrestler. The topknot and cartoon-like details resemble a punching bag.
Makuhita and Makunoshita are a corruption of 幕下 makushita, the third highest sumo division.
No: 296
English Name: Makuhita
Japanese Name: Makunoshita
Generation: 3
Type: Fighting
Species: Guts Pokémon
Abilities: Guts, Thick Fat, Sheer Force (hidden ability)
Evolution: Makuhita > Hariyama
Makuhita is a bipedal Pokémon with a bulky build. Most of its body is yellow, but it has a black marking on its chest that extends around its neck. Its round hands resemble black boxing gloves, but its feet are yellow with two visible toes. On its cheeks are red, ring-shaped markings, and it has slit-like eyes. On top of its head is a knot, which causes it to resemble a punching bag.
Makuhita is very gutsy and never gives up, no matter how many times it is knocked down. Energy is built into its body each time it rises back up. Broken trees often surround its nest, because it trains by slamming into them. This Pokémon eats lots of food and gets plenty of sleep. Its rigorous training and lifestyle give it a sturdy body able to withstand any attack. Its signature move is Smelling Salts, and Arm Thrust is a former signature move. It is found living and training in mountainous areas.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: It grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack.
Pokemon Diamond: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
Pokemon Pearl: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
Pokemon Platinum: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
Pokemon HeartGold: It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.
Pokemon Black: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
Pokemon White: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
Pokemon Black 2: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
pokemon White 2: It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.
Pokemon X: It toughens up by slamming into thick trees over and over. It gains a sturdy body and dauntless spirit.
Pokemon Y: It grows stronger by enduring harsh training. It is a gutsy Pokémon that can withstand any attack.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon SUN: It was originally brought in from another region, but now Makuhita from Alola are more famous.
Pokemon MOON: Their daily routine consists of training together first thing in the morning, eating and napping in the afternoon, and then more training afterward.
