For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
106MS.png #106: Hitmonlee
Pokémon
#108: Lickitung 108MS.png
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
#107
Hitmonchan



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fighting Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Keen Eye or Iron Fist 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
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
110.7 lbs. 50.2 kg
Hitmonchan
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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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
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
2
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body12.png
Footprint
F107.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
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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 with 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. In-between the tunic and kilt is a small, black area. As this appearance suggests, Hitmonchan specializes in punching. It is able to throw punches too quick to be seen with the naked eye. By punching with a corkscrew motion, it is even capable of drilling through concrete. 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. In the past, it claimed Mach Punch and Vacuum Wave as signature moves. Usually found in urban areas, it is rarely seen in the wild.

In the anime

In the main series

 
Hitmonchan in the anime

Major appearances

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

A Hitmonchan appeared in The Lost Lapras, under the ownership of a Trainer who ordered him to attack a Lapras. When Ash and Pikachu came to Lapras's defense, Hitmonchan battled Pikachu, only for he and his Trainer to flee after Tracey appeared, sketched them, and began comparing them in terms of how they were trained. According to Tracey, Hitmonchan lacked exercise.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Stage Fight!, under the ownership of Roger. He was a major performer in a Pokémon show about a boxing match between him and a glove-wearing Machoke.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Chikorita's Big Upset as a member of a group of wild Fighting-type Pokémon that roamed the streets of a city as a gang. He befriended Chikorita after she defeated its leader, a Primeape, and became the new gang leader.

A Hitmonchan appeared in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, under the ownership of Kiyo. He fought alongside him to break a rolling boulder. Kiyo later used Hitmonchan in battle during an attempt to catch a wild Tyrogue.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Gotta Catch Ya Later!, under the ownership of one of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers. He battled against Misty's Politoed but was defeated. He reappeared in Cerulean Blues, where he was used in a battle against Misty's Staryu, which he lost on a technicality.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Pasta La Vista, under the ownership of Kyle Hamm. It was used in battle to decide the fate of his father's fighting dojo.

Minor appearances

A Hitmonchan appeared in Showdown at Dark City as one of the Pokémon owned by a Yas Gym Trainer.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Riddle Me This as one of the Fighting-type Pokémon in an exercise Gym that were targeted by Team Rocket.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Hitmonchan briefly appeared in a video in To Master the Onixpected!, under the ownership of Bruno.

A Trainer's Hitmonchan appeared in Friends to the End, during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Pikachu Re-Volts, where he was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.

A Hitmonchan made a cameo appearance in Misty Meets Her Match, under the ownership of Rudy. He was one of the Pokémon seen at the Trovita Gym.

A Hitmonchan appeared in The Power of One.

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

Two Hitmonchan appeared in Wired for Battle!, with one being seen in Muramasa's dojo and the other appearing as one of many images of Trainers' Pokémon in Shingo's laptop.

A Trainer's Hitmonchan appeared in Two Hits and a Miss, where he was one of the many Pokémon at a Fighting-type dojo.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Enlighten Up!, under the ownership of a student at Slowpoke Temple.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Gary's demonstration in Johto Photo Finish, where he evolved from a Tyrogue.

A Trainer's Hitmonchan appeared in Saved by the Beldum, where he was among the Pokémon seen during the Ever Grande Conference. He reappeared in a flashback in Shocks and Bonds.

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

A Hitmonchan made a brief cameo in a console fighting game in Two Degrees of Separation!.

A Trainer's Hitmonchan appeared in Glory Blaze! as a participant 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!.

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.

In Pokémon Origins

 
Hitmonchan in Pokémon Origins

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

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

A Trainer's Hitmonchan appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, where it was seen in a town square in Pasio.

In the manga

 
Hitmonchan in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Monlee

Bruno has a Hitmonchan, which first appeared in Punching Poliwrath. He is capable of using Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, and Ice Punch at a high caliber. Bruno remarks that Hitmonchan is like having three Pokémon in one.

Crystal has a Hitmonchan nicknamed Monlee, which first appeared in Slugging Out with Slugma in her capture team. He is capable of blindingly fast punching attacks. In Lively Larvitar, the origin of Crystal's Hitmonchan is revealed: he, along with Crystal's Natu, Parasect, and Cubone, were wild Pokémon living in Mt. Mortar and had fought with a local Arcanine that had gone berserk from a severe eye injury. Hitmonchan became Crystal's arms while hers were being healed.

A Hitmonchan appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Hitmonchan appeared in a fantasy in PSs1.

A Hitmonchan caught by Crystal and lent to Emerald for his Battle Pike challenge appeared in a fantasy in Moving Past Milotic.

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.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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

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

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Giovanni's Hitmonchan

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

Hitmonchan is one of Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon League as seen in Clefairy's Under Training!!.

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

A Hitmonchan appeared in Pokémon New Year.

In the TCG

Main article: Hitmonchan (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#107
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


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


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
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
Shuffle
Event: Hitmonchan Appears
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Dusty Desert (All Areas)


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

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Stadium* Normal Box (100%)* Gorgeous Box (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

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Comet Punch Normal Physical 01818 08585% 15
055 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
1010 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
1515 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
2020 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20
2525 Dizzy Punch Normal Physical 07070 100100% 10
3030 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15
3030 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100100% 15
3030 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15
3535 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
4040 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20
4545 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 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/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01  TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM03  TM03 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM05  TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM07  TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM08  TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM12  TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM13  TM13 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM15  TM15 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22  TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM23  TM23 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM27  TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM30  TM30 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM31  TM31 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM35  TM35 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM41  TM41 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
  • 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 TM moves from other generations

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
Evo.Evo. Comet Punch Normal Physical 01818 08585% 15
011 Comet Punch Normal Physical 01818 08585% 15
011 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
011 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
011 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20
011 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10
011 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
011 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20
011 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 30
066 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
1111 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20
1616 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 30
1616 Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100100% 30
2121 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
2626 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100100% 30
3131 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 —% 15
3636 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15
3636 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100100% 15
3636 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15
4141 Sky Uppercut Fighting Physical 08585 09090% 15
4646 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20
5050 Detect Fighting Status 0000 —% 5
5656 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20
6161 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
6666 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
  • 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/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01  TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM08  TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM17  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18  TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM26  TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31  TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM39  TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM42  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46  TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM47  TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM52  TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM56  TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM71  TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM78  TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80  TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 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 TM moves from other generations
By breeding
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Endure Normal Status —% 10
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10
Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30
Mind Reader Normal Status —% 5
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
Rapid Spin Normal Physical 20 100% 40
Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hitmonchan in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Hitmonchan in that game.
  • 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 tutoring
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
S M US UM Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status —% 30
S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
S M US UM Role Play Psychic Status —% 10
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Hitmonchan can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Hitmonchan cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
By a prior evolution
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
  Helping HandSM Normal Status —% 20
  Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
  Foresight Normal Status —% 40
 * UproarUSUM Normal Special 90 100% 10
  • 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 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 ●●●
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

 
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
  For other sprites and images, please see Hitmonchan images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Hitmonchan learns the most increased-priority moves by leveling up out of all Pokémon, with six.
  • Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee are the only Pokémon not previously related through an evolution family that later gained a shared pre-evolution.
  • Hitmonchan's Kanto and National Pokédex number, #107, refers 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.

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 is 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 is derived from the Japanese world champion boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese エビワラー Ebiwalar Named after 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 Named after Hong Soo-hwan (홍수환), a Korean boxer, with mon
  Mandarin Chinese 艾比郎 Àibǐláng Partial transliteration of Japanese name. The character 郎 refers to young males
  Cantonese Chinese 比華拉 Béiwahlāai Partial transliteration of Japanese name


Related articles

External links

  #106: Hitmonlee
Pokémon
#108: Lickitung  


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