Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0107
Type Fighting
Species Punching Pokémon
Height 1.4 m (4′07″)
Weight 50.2 kg (110.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Keen Eye
2. Iron Fist
Inner Focus (hidden ability)
Local № 0107 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0145 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0107 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0147 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0107 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0109 (Sword/Shield)
0094 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Def
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 159
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 50
210 304
Attack 105
193 339
Defense 79
146 282
Sp. Atk 35
67 185
Sp. Def 110
202 350
Speed 76
141 276
Total 455 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Hitmonchan.

Evolution chart

(Level 20, Attack > Defense)
(Level 20, Attack < Defense)
(Level 20, Attack = Defense)

Hitmonchan changes

Pokédex entries

Red
Blue
While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
Yellow Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall in the same way as a drill.
Gold Its punches slice 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.
Ruby
Sapphire
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.
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.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
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.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
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
Alpha Sapphire
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.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall like a drill.
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
Shining Pearl
When Hitmonchan twists its arm while throwing a punch, the blow will pulverize even concrete. The Pokémon rests after three minutes of fighting.

Moves learned by Hitmonchan

Moves learnt by level up

Hitmonchan learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4Mach PunchFightingPhysical 40 100
8Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
12DetectFightingStatus
16Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
21Quick GuardFightingStatus
24Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
24Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
24Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
28AgilityPsychicStatus
32Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85
36Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
40CounterFightingPhysical 100
44Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Hitmonchan learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100

Egg moves

Hitmonchan does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Hitmonchan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Hitmonchan learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
1Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
4Mach PunchFightingPhysical 40 100
8Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical 40 100
12DetectFightingStatus
16RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
21Quick GuardFightingStatus
24Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
24Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
24Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
28AgilityPsychicStatus
32Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85
36Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
40CounterFightingPhysical 100
44Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Hitmonchan learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100

Egg moves

Hitmonchan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Hitmonchan gen 8 learnset page.

Moves learnt by TM

Hitmonchan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Hitmonchan sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Hitmonchan sprite from Red & Blue Hitmonchan sprite from Silver Hitmonchan sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Hitmonchan sprite from Diamond & Pearl Hitmonchan sprite from Black & White Hitmonchan sprite from X & Y Hitmonchan sprite from Sword & Shield Hitmonchan sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Hitmonchan Shiny sprite from Silver Hitmonchan Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Hitmonchan Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Hitmonchan Shiny sprite from Black & White Hitmonchan Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Hitmonchan

Red
Blue
Yellow
Saffron City
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Evolve Tyrogue
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Saffron City
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Tyrogue
Black
White
Evolve Tyrogue
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Tyrogue
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Saffron City, Victory Road
Sword Evolve Tyrogue
Shield Dusty Bowl
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Tyrogue
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Hitmonchan
Japanese エビワラー (Ebiwalar)
German Nockchan
French Tygnon
Italian Hitmonchan
Spanish Hitmonchan
Korean 홍수몬 (hongsumon)
Chinese (Simplified) 快拳郎
Chinese (Traditional) 快拳郎

 

English Punching Pokémon
Japanese パンチポケモン
German Puncher-Pokémon
French Pokémon Puncheur
Italian Pokémon Tirapugni
Spanish Pokémon Puñetazo
Korean 펀치포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 拳击宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 拳擊寶可夢

Name origin

hit
to strike
mon
monster
chan
from Jackie Chan, martial arts actor