Hitmonchan (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Hitmonchan (disambiguation).
Hitmonchan
Punching Pokémon
エビワラー
Ebiwalar
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Hitmonchan



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fighting Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Keen Eye or Iron FistGen IV+ Cacophony
Cacophony
Inner Focus
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
100% male
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Human-Like
Hatch time
25 cycles
Height
4'07" 1.4 m
Hitmonchan
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Weight
110.7 lbs. 50.2 kg
Hitmonchan
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
140
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
159
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Hitmonchan
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
2
Sp.Def
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Speed
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

Hitmonchan (Japanese: エビワラー Ebiwalar) is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Tyrogue starting at level 20 when Tyrogue's Defense is higher than its Attack. It is one of Tyrogue's final forms, the others being Hitmonlee and Hitmontop.

Biology

Hitmonchan is a tan, humanoid Pokémon that is exclusively male and has no female counterpart. There are five blunt protrusions on top of its head, and it has structures resembling pads over its shoulders. It appears to be wearing a light purple tunic and kilt, as well as red boxing gloves and light purple boxing shoes. The gloves are actually masses of muscle. In between the tunic and kilt is a small, black area.

As its appearance suggests, Hitmonchan specializes in punching. It can throw punches that are too quick to be seen with the naked eye. Its punches are said to be as fast as a bullet train. It starts attacking foes with combo punches from both sides before finishing with a single straight punch. A single straight punch by Hitmonchan can launch foes over 300 mph. By punching with a corkscrew motion, it is even capable of drilling through concrete. Even a light graze from its punches will result in a burn. However, Hitmonchan requires a break every three minutes while fighting. Despite the need for frequent breaks, it has an unwavering spirit and will never give up in a difficult situation. Usually found in urban areas, it is rarely seen in the wild. It often competes with Hitmonlee and Hitmontop.

In Generation II, Mach Punch was its signature move, but Tyrogue could still inherit it via breeding. Prior to Generation V, Iron Fist was Hitmonchan's signature Ability.

Evolution

Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Tyrogue
 Fighting 

 
First evolution
Hitmonchan
 Fighting 


In the anime

Main series

 
Hitmonchan in the anime

Major appearances

Hitmonchan debuted in The Punchy Pokémon, under the ownership of Anthony. He was entered in the P1 Grand Prix, but he ended up losing to a Hitmonlee stolen by Team Rocket because the match was sabotaged.

In The Lost Lapras, a punk used a Hitmonchan to attack a Lapras. When Ash and Pikachu came to Lapras's defense, Hitmonchan battled Pikachu, only for them to flee after Tracey appeared, sketched them, and began comparing them in terms of how they were trained. According to Tracey, Hitmonchan lacked exercise.

In Stage Fight!, Roger's Hitmonchan was a lead in a showboat performance about a boxing match between his character and a glove-wearing Machoke. It later fought against Team Rocket when they tried to steal the Pokémon on the boat.

In Chikorita's Big Upset, a Hitmonchan was a member of a gang of wild Fighting-type Pokémon. He knelt to Chikorita after she became the new leader by defeated her predecessor, a Primeape.

In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, Kiyo's Hitmonchan fought alongside him to break a rolling boulder. Kiyo later used Hitmonchan in battle during an attempt to catch a wild Tyrogue.

In Gotta Catch Ya Later!, a Hitmonchan belonging to Kim of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers battled Misty's Politoed but was defeated. In Cerulean Blues, Kim used Hitmonchan during a battle against Misty's Staryu, which he lost on a technicality.

In Pasta La Vista, Kyle Hamm used a Hitmonchan in the battle to decide the fate of his father's fighting dojo. After Master Hamm broke his back, May stepped in for Kyle against Ash and borrowed the Hitmonchan.

In Solitary and Menacing!, multiple Hitmonchan were at the Fighting Dojo. The Karate Master used one of them to battle Bea, only for it to be defeated. Another Hitmonchan was given to Goh by the Karate Master. Goh's Hitmonchan has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Minor appearances

In Showdown at Dark City, a Hitmonchan was one of the Yas Gym's Pokémon.

In Riddle Me This, a Hitmonchan at the Pokémon Lab was targeted by Team Rocket.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Hitmonchan was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In To Master the Onixpected!, a video featured Bruno's Hitmonchan.

In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Hitmonchan attended the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.

In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Hitmonchan was controlled by Cassidy and Butch via their Drowzee at Mandarin Island North.

In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy's Hitmonchan was at the Trovita Gym.

In The Power of One, a Hitmonchan sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Hitmonchan appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Wired for Battle!, a Hitmonchan was in Muramasa's dojo. Another came up in his database, having belonged to another Trainer.

In Two Hits and a Miss, a Trainer's Hitmonchan was at a Fighting-type dojo.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Hitmonchan participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

In Extreme Pokémon!, a Trainer's Hitmonchan competed in the Extreme Pokémon Race.

In Enlighten Up!, a Hitmonchan belonged to a student at Slowpoke Temple.

In Johto Photo Finish, Gary's demonstration featured a Hitmonchan evolving from a Tyrogue.

In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Hitmonchan competed in the Ever Grande Conference.

A Coordinator's Hitmonchan appeared in Channeling the Battle Zone!.

In Two Degrees of Separation!, a Hitmonchan was a character in a console fighting game.

In Glory Blaze!, a Trainer's Hitmonchan competed in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.

A Trainer's Hitmonchan appeared in I Choose You!.

A Trainer's Hitmonchan appeared in This Magik Moment!.

A Hitmonchan appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One, under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP029 Hitmonchan Ash's Pokédex Hitmonchan, a skilled Fighting Pokémon that packs an incredibly fast punch.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG145 Hitmonchan May's Pokédex Hitmonchan, the Punching Pokémon. Hitmonchan specializes in punch attacks. Its moves are faster than the eye.

Pokémon Origins

 
Hitmonchan in Pokémon Origins

Koichi's Hitmonchan briefly appeared in File 3: Giovanni.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, a Trainer's Hitmonchan was in a town square in Pasio.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Hitmonchan briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer watching the Kimono Girls' performance in Ecruteak City.

In the manga

 
Hitmonchan in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon

A Hitmonchan appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Monlee

Starting in Punching Poliwrath, Bruno was revealed to own a Hitmonchan that is capable of using Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, and Ice Punch at a high caliber.

In Slugging Out with Slugma, Crystal was revealed to own a Hitmonchan nicknamed Monlee in her capture team. He is capable of blindingly fast punching attacks. In Lively Larvitar, he was revealed to have been caught on Mt. Mortar, along with the rest of Crystal's main team.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Hitmonchan was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Hitmonchan appeared in a fantasy in PSs1.

In Moving Past Milotic, a fantasy featured a Hitmonchan at the Battle Pike.

Multiple Hitmonchan were used by Team Galactic Grunts in Halting Honchkrow.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Hitmonchan appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.

In Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!, Gold borrowed a Hitmonchan to use in a tournament.

A Hitmonchan appeared in a flashback in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Hitmonchan appeared in GDZ21.

A Hitmonchan appeared in GDZ51.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Multiple Hitmonchan appeared in Solitary and Menacing!. One was under the ownership of the Karate Master, while the others were seen in the Fighting Dojo.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Giovanni's Hitmonchan

Giovanni was revealed to have a Hitmonchan, which debuted in Finish Off Team Rocket!!.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.

In Clefairy's Under Training!!, Bruno used a Hitmonchan during the Pokémon League.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!.

Kiyo has a Hitmonchan, which appeared in The Mysterious Underground Amusement Park.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Legend Of The Strongest Pokémon!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Hitmonchan appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Pokémon New Year.

Pokémon Zensho

A Hitmonchan appeared in PZ07, under the ownership of the Dojo Master.

In the TCG

Main article: Hitmonchan (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#107
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
Blue
Yellow Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall in the same way as a drill.
Stadium Adept at punching invisibly quick at bullet-train speed. It takes a break every three minutes as it moves around.
Generation II Johto
#145
Gold Its punches slice through the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
Silver Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
Crystal To increase the strength of all its punch moves, it spins its arms just before making contact.
Stadium 2 Its punches slice through the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#107
Ruby A Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer who had been working towards a world championship. This Pokémon has an indomitable spirit and will never give up in the face of adversity.
Sapphire
Emerald A Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer who aimed to become the world champion. Having an indomitable spirit means that it will never give up.
FireRed The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train.
LeafGreen While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#147
Diamond The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its punches slice the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
SoulSilver Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
White
Black 2 The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
Y The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train.
Omega Ruby Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer who had been working toward a world championship. This Pokémon has an indomitable spirit and will never give up in the face of adversity.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#107
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall like a drill.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#109
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
Shield Its punches slice the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
Brilliant Diamond When Hitmonchan twists its arm while throwing a punch, the blow will pulverize even concrete. The Pokémon rests after three minutes of fighting.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#94
Scarlet It corners its foes with combo punches from both sides, then finishes them off with a single straight punch launched at over 300 mph.
Violet Its fists are masses of muscle. It takes a break every three minutes to steady its breath and mood.


 
Hitmonchan in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee)
Blue (Japan)
Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee)
Yellow
Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Tyrogue
Crystal
Evolve Tyrogue
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Tyrogue
Platinum
Evolve Tyrogue
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Tyrogue
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Tyrogue
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Tyrogue
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Tyrogue
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee)
Victory Road
Generation VIII
Sword
Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Shield
Dusty Bowl
Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Tyrogue
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Canyon Biome
Tera Raid Battles (5★)


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Blue Field: Saffron City
Stadium
Gym Leader Castle
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Secret Storage 17, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Tyrogue
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Sky Peak (4th Station Pass 1F - Sky Peak Summit Pass 5F), Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Rumble
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B & A)
PokéPark Wii
Lava Zone
Ranger: GS
Wireless Tower, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lava: Volcanic Slope (post-ending)
Rumble U
Magical Lake: In Need of Trees (Capsule Cage), Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Dusty Desert (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Snorlax Sea, Entei Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Buried Relic (50F-51F, 60F-73F), Wish Cave (51F-56F), Purity Forest (51F-56F)
Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Freeze
Mystery House: Mt. Faraway
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Hitmonchan Appears
Masters EX
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & TyrogueEgg


In events

In-game events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RGBY Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan Japanese hide 20 April 30, 1999 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan English hide 20 February 29, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan French hide 20 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan German hide 20 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan Italian hide 20 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan Spanish hide 20 April 7, 2000 onwards

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Yellow
Stadium
  Normal Box (From Round 1: 100%)
  Gorgeous Box (From Round 2: 100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157 210 - 304
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
79
75 - 144 146 - 282
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
76
72 - 140 141 - 276
Total:
455
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 35.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
15/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None

Learnset

Hitmonchan is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10
011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
Evo.Evo. Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 10
044 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 30
088 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100100% 30
1212 Detect Fighting Status 0000 00——% 5
1616 Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100100% 30
2121 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 00——% 15
2424 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15
2424 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100100% 15
2424 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15
2828 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
3232 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20
3636 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
4040 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
4444 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonchan
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hitmonchan
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM012  TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM039  TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043  TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM058  TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM064  TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067  TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068  TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069  TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM073  TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM080  TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM083  TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087  TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM112  TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20
TM122  TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM132  TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM158  TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM167  TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM184  TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30
TM191  TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM192  TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM213  TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM221  TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM229  TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonchan
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Hitmonchan
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10
Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30
Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40
Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hitmonchan
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonchan
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hitmonchan
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonchan
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hitmonchan
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
   
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Mt. Discipline
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'll dance around and stun you with my moves!
26%-50% HP Say what? Half my HP's gone?
1%-25% HP No more... I'm out of stamina...
Level up Hey, yeah! Leveled up! My punches ooze power now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Punish Sawk
Connected to: Medicham
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal *punch punch* Here goes nothing but punch!
Low HP (< 50%) I can't throw even one more punch…
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fighting
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Fighting
Field move:
(present)
 
(Crush ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Fighting
Field move:
(past)
 
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-102/N-072
It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Hitmonchan is waiting for Hitmonlee in the Lava Zone. When Hitmonchan's up in Blaziken's Boulder Bash, look out!
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fighting
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fighting
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#566
 

Hyper Punch
Sometimes deals even more damage.
  Swappable Skill(s):
Paralyze, Freeze, Burn


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 193 Base Defense: 197
Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bullet Punch, Counter*, Rock Smash
Charged Attacks: Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Close Combat*, Power-Up Punch*, Brick Break, Frustration , Return 

Evolution data

 
Baby form
Tyrogue
 Fighting 
 
Breed



  +  
Level 20
(Attack < Defense)
 
First evolution
Hitmonchan
 Fighting 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Hitmonchan images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee are the only Pokémon that were introduced as not being related to each other in an evolutionary family but later became part of the same evolutionary family as each other.
  • Hitmonchan learns the most increased-priority moves by leveling up out of all Pokémon, with six.
  • Hitmonchan's Kanto and National Pokédex number, #107, could refer to Little Mac, whose weight is 107 pounds (ca. 49 kg).
  • Despite the requirement for its evolution being a higher Defense than Attack, Hitmonchan's Attack stat is much higher than its Defense stat.
  • Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee received the biggest increase to their Special stat in Generation II, gaining 75 points of Special Defense.

Origin

Based on its Japanese name and boxer aspects, Hitmonchan may represent the boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara. The colors of Hitmonchan's gloves in its normal and Shiny colorations might be a reference to the red corner and blue corner in boxing. Its Gold, HeartGold, Generation V, and X Pokédex entries mention that it needs a short break after fighting for three minutes, which is a reference to the duration of rounds in boxing.

Name origin

Hitmonchan may be a combination of hit, monster, and Chan (a reference to Jackie Chan). The name is also related to Tyrogue's other evolutions, Hitmonlee and Hitmontop.

Ebiwalar may be derived from the Japanese world champion boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese エビワラー Ebiwalar From Japanese boxer 海老原博幸 Hiroyuki Ebihara
  French Tygnon From Mike Tyson and gnon
  Spanish Hitmonchan Same as English name
  German Nockchan From knock and Jackie Chan
  Italian Hitmonchan Same as English name
  Korean 홍수몬 Hongsoomon From Korean boxer 홍수환 Hong Soo-hwan and monster
  Mandarin Chinese 快拳郎 Kuàiquánláng*
艾比郎 Àibǐláng*
From 快拳 kuàiquán and láng
From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and láng
  Cantonese Chinese 快拳郎 Faaikyùhnlòhng*
比華拉 Béiwahlāai*
From 快拳 faaikyùhn and lòhng
Partial transcription of its Japanese name


Related articles

External links

  #0106: Hitmonlee
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#0108: Lickitung  


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