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Hitmonchan (Japanese: エビワラー Ebiwalar) is a Fighting-type Pokémon that made its debut in Pokémon Red and Green. It is #107 in the National Pokédex, and evolves from Tyrogue if its Defense is higher than its Attack.
Its English name comes from Jackie Chan, while its Japanese name comes from Hiroyuki Ebihara, both being known for their punching ability.
It learns the most increased-priority moves by leveling up out of all Pokémon, with six.
It is said to throw punches that are faster than a bullet train.
It made its anime debut in The Punchy Pokémon, where it was owned by a Trainer named Anthony and entered in the P1 Grand Prix. Due to a sabotaged match, it lost to a Hitmonlee stolen by Team Rocket.
In the TCG, Hitmonlee is usually -type, and made its debut appearance in the first expansion.