Biology
Hariyama is a large, bulky Pokémon that is modeled after a sumo wrestler. It has narrow eyes and rounded ears. On its head is a short, triangular crest. Dark blue hair grows across the tops of its eyes, around the head crest, and extends down its back to form a long ponytail. The upper half of its body is cream-colored, while the lower half is dark blue. Yellow extensions encircle its waist, resembling a skirt. There is a small, orange half-circle marking in the center of its torso just above the skirt. Hariyama has large hands with three fingers and small, two-toed feet. Both its hands and feet are orange.
Hariyama's body consists mostly of muscle instead of fat. When its body tenses, its muscles become as hard as stone. It likes to match power with other big-bodied Pokémon and can stomp the ground to build its own power. Trucks can be sent flying, telephone poles broken in two, and trains can even be stopped by its powerful slapping arms. They are kindhearted and practice etiquette, praising its battle opponents. As it grows older, it focuses more on training Makuhita. It is the only known Pokémon to know the move Smelling Salts. It lives in mountainous areas.
In the anime
Major appearances
Hariyama debuted in Brave the Wave. Brawly's Makuhita evolved into the Arm Thrust Pokémon while battling against Ash during a Gym battle.
Other
In Choose It or Lose It!, Tyson owns a Hariyama. In the next episode, it was used in his battle with Ash, where it was able to defeat Torkoal and Corphish before losing to Swellow.
In Wheel of Frontier, Greta used a Hariyama during her battle against Ash at the Battle Arena. It defeated Grovyle before being defeated by Snorlax despite the latter being at a type disadvantage.
In Pikachu's Island Adventure, a Hariyama, Chatot, and Exploud assisted Meowth and his cronies in claiming an island and kicking out its current residents. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help the original resident Pokémon reclaim the island.
In A Pyramiding Rage!, Paul used a Hariyama in his battle against Brandon. It lost to Brandon's Regirock.
In To Top a Totem!, Hala owns a Hariyama. In Trial and Tribulation!, it was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu, eventually losing. Hariyama has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
In Serving Up the Flute Cup!, Hodge used a Hariyama during the Battle Frontier Flute Cup. It defeated a Metagross before losing to Mimey, who was being used by Ash at the time.
Minor appearances
A Hariyama appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Pasta La Vista!, the Fighting Dojo has a Hariyama that battled Master Hamm's Hitmonlee in order to get some training.
A Hariyama appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.
A Hariyama appeared in Shapes of Things to Come!, under the ownership of a miner.
In Another One Gabites the Dust!, a Coordinator's Hariyama competed in the Chocovine Contest.
In To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!, a Trainer's Hariyama competed in the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament.
In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Trainer's Hariyama was entered into the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island.
A Hariyama appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.
In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, two Hariyama were training up on Clawmark Hill.
In Drawn with the Wind!, a Hariyama serves as public transport for tourists in Malie Garden. It gave Lana, Mallow, Lillie, and their Pokémon a ride.
Pokédex entries
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Hariyama
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May's Pokédex
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Hariyama, the Arm Thrust Pokémon. Hariyama is the evolved form of Makuhita. When tensing its body, its muscles become hard as stone.
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Hariyama
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Hariyama, the Arm Thrust Pokémon. Hariyama can send a truck flying with its powerful Arm Thrusts.
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Hariyama
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Hariyama, the Arm Thrust Pokémon. A Fighting type. Hariyama's impressive bulk is actually all muscle. When its muscles are flexed, they are hard as a rock. It is said that one hit from a Hariyama can send a 10-ton truck flying.
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Hariyama, the Arm Thrust Pokémon. A Fighting type. Hariyama can send a truck flying with one of its slaps and it loves competitions of strength.
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One Hariyama figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Hariyama practices its straight-arm slaps in any number of locations. One hit of this Pokémon's powerful, openhanded, straight-arm punches could snap a telephone pole in two.
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Hariyama's thick body may appear fat, but it is actually a hunk of solid muscle. If this Pokémon bears down and tightens all its muscles, its body becomes as hard as a rock.
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It has the habit of challenging others without hesitation to tests of strength. It's been known to stand on train tracks and stop trains using forearm thrusts.
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It stomps on the ground to build power. It can send a 10-ton truck flying with a straight-arm punch.
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It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
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It loves challenging others to tests of strength. It has the power to stop a train with a slap.
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It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
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It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
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It stomps on the ground to build power. It can send a 10-ton truck flying with a straight-arm punch.
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It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
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Hariyama practices its straight-arm slaps in any number of locations. One hit of this Pokémon's powerful, openhanded, straight-arm punches could snap a telephone pole in two.
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Hariyama's thick body may appear fat, but it is actually a hunk of solid muscle. If this Pokémon bears down and tightens all its muscles, its body becomes as hard as a rock.
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Alola
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It is known for its fantastic strength, but as it grows older, it focuses more on training Makuhita.
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They love to compare their freakish strength—strength enough to send a truck flying with a single slap.
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Although they enjoy comparing their strength, they're also kind. They value etiquette, praising opponents they battle.
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Hariyama that are big and fat aren't necessarily strong. There are some small ones that move nimbly and use moves skillfully.
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Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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| 144
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204 - 251
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398 - 492
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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| 60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
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Min. exp.: 70
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Max. exp.: 90
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 66
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
- Every one of Hariyama's base stats is exactly double those of its pre-evolution Makuhita.
- Hariyama has the highest HP base stat of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
- Hariyama has a higher catch rate than its pre-evolution.
Origin
Hariyama appears to be based on a sumo wrestler, also known as a rikishi or sumōtori. Its bald head and long hair resemble the traditional hairstyle of sumo wrestlers before being tied into a topknot called a chonmage. Its two-toed feet resemble Japanese sandals called geta or zōri. The square flaps surrounding its midsection resemble fabric fronds called sagari that hang off a wrestler's cloth belt called a mawashi. Its large hands, category, and ability to learn Arm Thrust might be a reference to harite, an open-hand slapping technique, while its habit of stomping the ground in battle might be a reference to shiko, an exercise and ritual used to drive away spirits. Its ability to learn Brine might be a reference to the ritual of throwing salt before a match to purify the ring.
Name origin
Hariyama and Hariteyama may be a combination of 張り手 harite (an open-hand slap move in sumo), 張り合う hariau (to compete with), or 張り倒す haritaosu (to knockdown), and 山 yama (mountain). Hariyama literally means 針山 (pincushion), and it is also a sumo ranking.
In other languagesRelated articlesExternal links
King's Rock (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Hariyama images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
