Nothing fancy in Hitmonchan's spread. It leans physical with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When Hitmonchan twists its arm while throwing a punch, the blow will pulverize even concrete. The Pokémon rests after three minutes of fighting.
When Hitmonchan twists its arm while throwing a punch, the blow will pulverize even concrete. The Pokémon rests after three minutes of fighting.
Hitmonchan's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Hitmonchan's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Flutter Mane's Moonblast hits Hitmonchan for 65-77%. Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Hitmonchan for 74-87%.
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x65-77% Shadow Ball28-33% Dazzling Gleam 2x55-65% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off36-42% Stone Edge55-65% Pursuit22-26% Earthquake74-87% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Heatran builds →Flash Cannon27-32% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch26-31% | ||
 Vullaby Dark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWeakarmor ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Vullaby builds →Knock Off12-15% Heat Wave7-8% | ||
Out of 3 evolutions from Tyrogue, Hitmonchan comes from the level-up path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Tyrogue to get eggs. Both Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee hit 455 total stats from Tyrogue. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Hitmonchan to get Tyrogue eggs (with patience) using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Hitmonchan runs Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Drain Punch. Max HP and Attack EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Hitmonchan best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Rapid Spin
- Knock Off
- Mach Punch
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Mach Punch
- Fire Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Bulk Up
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Ice Punch
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
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Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
STAB runs through Focus Punch and Close Combat for the basics, but Hitmonchan's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Normal and Steel hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Bullet Punch and Counter on Hitmonchan. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and High Jump Kick, they expand what Hitmonchan can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Bullet Punch and Counter on Hitmonchan. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and High Jump Kick, they expand what Hitmonchan can actually threaten in practice.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Hitmonchan learns Earthquake naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Fire coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Hitmonchan isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Tyrogue from Gold, Crystal, or Sword. The evolution path from Tyrogue to Hitmonchan is covered in the steps below.
Can't catch Hitmonchan directly. Start with Tyrogue at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 20. The 2-stage line from Tyrogue to Hitmonchan is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Hitmonchan in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Tyrogue is your first catch on the way to Hitmonchan. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 12-63 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TyrogueRoute 211 - WestShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.12-14 Route22%EarlyRoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.12-14 Route22%EarlyRoute 208Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.17-18 Route22%MidRoute 208Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.17-18 Route22%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Hitmonchan ✓
moderate rates across 1 encounter spots for Hitmonchan. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Hitmonchan in Sword & Shield
The path to Hitmonchan starts with Tyrogue at Lv. 7-47 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TyrogueRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave5%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyRainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyRainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyNormal WeatherRoute 3ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest2%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest2%EarlyOvercastStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water2%LateOvercastGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water2%LateOvercast
Step 2Hitmonchan ✓Dusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-475%LateOvercastor evolve from Tyrogue (Step 1)
This 2-stage line starts with Tyrogue, a baby that doesn't spawn wild. Breed Hitmonchan at the nursery to hatch one, then level through the stages to reach Hitmonchan.
Where To Catch Hitmonchan in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
To get Hitmonchan, start by catching Tyrogue through gift and walking encounters at Lv. 30-46. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Breed Tyrogue from HitmonchanBreed from Hitmonchan at the Day Care.
Step 2Hitmonchan ✓Saffron CityLet's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.30 CityMidSaffron CityLet's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.30 CityMidVictory Road - 1F-3FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.41-46 CaveRareLateUnique encounterVictory Road - 1F-3FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.41-46 CaveRareLateUnique encounteror evolve from Tyrogue (Step 1)
Hitmonchan works as an attacker with 455 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 110 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Alakazam (Psychic), and Clefable (Fairy) when using Hitmonchan. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. That's the one you want on Hitmonchan. Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Iron Fist works too if your team needs something different.
Hitmonchan is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 76 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Run Drain Punch, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, and Mach Punch on Hitmonchan. Drain Punch is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Present since Red & Blue, Hitmonchan appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Hitmonchan have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves