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.
Makuhita, the Guts Pokémon. Makuhita never gives up, always getting back on its feet no matter how many times it's knocked over. Each time rising to its feet builds up energy in its body.
In Pokémon Generations
A wild Makuhita appeared in The Cavern, where it was running away from a storm which a PrimalKyogre was creating.
Makuhita first appears in Pokémon Adventures under the ownership of Brawly, who like in the games and anime, is Brawly's signature Pokémon. Brawly used it in his Gym battle against Sapphire and it fought her Lairon, Rono, and managed to defeat it in battle. It then fought her newly evolved Combusken, Chic, and despite evolving into a Hariyama was unable to defeat the challenger.
In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Makuhita sit to the right of the Ruby Field. Hitting the button in front of it changes it stance and allows control of Makuhita's punching with the A button. In doing this, the ball is directed towards Nuzleaf and the Ball Upgrade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Makuhita is the only Pokémon to be turned into a Shadow Pokémon in both Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD outside of Japan, though several other Pokémon within the same evolutionary family are turned into Shadow Pokémon in both games, such as Ariados in Colosseum and Spinarak in XD.
Makuhita has a lower catch rate than its evolution.