The Essentials on Hitmonchan
- Type
- Fighting
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Flying, Psychic, Fairy Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Bug, Rock, Dark
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 455 · top stat: Special Defense (110) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 94 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Tygnon in French · エビワラー, Ebiwalar in Japanese · Nockchan in German All Languages
Overview
Hitmonchan is a Fighting-type Pokémon, No. 107 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Punching Pokémon. Height: 1.4 m, weight: 50.2 kg.
Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Keen Eye and Iron Fist. Hidden Ability: Inner Focus. Hitmonchan is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#107
National Pokédex
Category
Punching Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
50
255
Attack
105
255
Defense
79
255
Special Attack
35
255
Special Defense
110
255
Speed
76
255
Total
455
Min HP (Lv. 100)
210
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
304
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Fighting). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Flying
×2
Psychic
×2
Fairy
×2
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 3 types
Bug
×½
Rock
×½
Dark
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon's keen eyes prevent its accuracy from being lowered.
Ability 2
Powers up punching moves.
The Pokémon's intense focus prevents it from flinching or being affected by Intimidate.
Hitmonchan Evolution
Hitmonchan Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Fighting
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Hitmonchan Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Comet Punch
Normal
Phys.
85%
18
15
—
Drain Punch
Fighting
Phys.
100%
75
10
1
Fake Out
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
10
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Helping Hand
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
1
Pursuit
Dark
Phys.
100%
40
20
1
Focus Energy
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
1
Feint
Normal
Phys.
100%
30
10
4
Mach Punch
Fighting
Phys.
100%
40
30
5
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
8
Vacuum Wave
Fighting
Spec.
100%
40
30
8
Power-Up Punch
Fighting
Phys.
100%
40
20
12
Detect
Fighting
Stat
—
—
5
16
Bullet Punch
Steel
Phys.
100%
40
30
16
Revenge
Fighting
Phys.
100%
60
10
20
Swift
Normal
Spec.
—
60
20
21
Quick Guard
Fighting
Stat
—
—
15
24
Thunder Punch
Electric
Phys.
100%
75
15
24
Fire Punch
Fire
Phys.
100%
75
15
24
Ice Punch
Ice
Phys.
100%
75
15
25
Dizzy Punch
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
10
28
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
32
Mega Punch
Normal
Phys.
85%
80
20
36
Close Combat
Fighting
Phys.
100%
120
5
40
Counter
Fighting
Phys.
100%
—
20
41
Sky Uppercut
Fighting
Phys.
90%
85
15
44
Focus Punch
Fighting
Phys.
100%
150
20
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Human-Like
Gender
♂ 100.0 / ♀ 0.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Hitmonchan
Available in 12 games, 18 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
FireRed
LeafGreen
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation I
Blue 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(3)
Battle Center, Mt. Moon
Lv. 25 100%
Battle Center, Mt. Moon
Lv. 25 100%
Saffron City
Lv. 30 100%
Red 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(3)
Battle Center, Mt. Moon
Lv. 25 100%
Battle Center, Mt. Moon
Lv. 25 100%
Saffron City
Lv. 30 100%
Yellow 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Saffron City
Lv. 30 100%
Generation III
FireRed 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Saffron City
Lv. 25 100%
LeafGreen 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Saffron City
Lv. 25 100%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle 3F
Lv. 38 100%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Saffron City
Lv. 30 100%
Overworld special
(1)
Victory Road 3F
Lv. 41-46 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Saffron City
Lv. 30 100%
Overworld special
(1)
Victory Road 3F
Lv. 41-46 100%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Hitmonchan in Pokémon GO
- 2,332Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,332Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.”
Blue
“While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.”
Yellow
“Punches in cork screw 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
“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
“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.”
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.”
Diamond
“The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.”
Pearl
“The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.”
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
“The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.”
White
“The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.”
Black 2
“The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.”
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
“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
“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!
“Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall like a drill.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Tygnon
🇬🇧 English
Hitmonchan
🇯🇵 漢字
エビワラー
🇯🇵 Kana
エビワラー
🇯🇵 Romaji
Ebiwalar
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Nockchan
🇪🇸 Español
Hitmonchan
🇮🇹 Italiano
Hitmonchan
🇰🇷 한국어
홍수몬
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
快拳郎
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
快拳郎
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Puncheur
🇬🇧 EN
Punching Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
パンチポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Puncher-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Hitmonchan
What type is Hitmonchan?
Hitmonchan is a Fighting-type Pokémon.
Can Hitmonchan still evolve?
Hitmonchan is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Tyrogue, it does not evolve further.
What are Hitmonchan's weaknesses?
Hitmonchan is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Hitmonchan's Hidden Ability?
Hitmonchan's Hidden Ability is Inner Focus. Its regular Abilities are Keen Eye and Iron Fist.
Can you get a Shiny Hitmonchan in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Hitmonchan is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
