Is Hitmonchan Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
AbilityIron Fist boosts all punch moves. Reusable TMs for Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, and Fire Punch give Hitmonchan near-perfect coverage. Handles Byron, Candice, and Aaron. One of the more versatile Underground Fighting-types.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Gardenia's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Hitmonlee has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Maylene:
Hitmonlee trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Hitmontop trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Crasher Wake:
Fantina's team hits Hitmonlee's weaknesses hard.
Fantina's team hits Hitmonchan's weaknesses hard.
Hitmontop trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Fantina:
Hitmonlee resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Hitmonchan resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Hitmontop resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Byron:
Hitmonlee resists most of Candice's coverage and hits back hard.
Hitmonchan resists most of Candice's coverage and hits back hard.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Candice:
Hitmonlee has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Volkner:
Hitmonlee trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Hitmonchan trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Hitmontop trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Aaron:
Hitmonlee has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bertha:
Hitmonlee has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flint:
Hitmonlee trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Hitmonchan trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Hitmontop trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lucian:
Hitmonlee trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Hitmontop trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Cynthia:
Catch Tyrogue on Route 211 (Poké Radar, Lv 12-14, common).
Your Tyrogue should hit Level 20 before you reach Maylene, at typical leveling pace.
Your Tyrogue should hit Level 20 before you reach Maylene, at typical leveling pace.
Your Tyrogue should hit Level 20 before you reach Maylene, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Hitmonchan in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 BDSP
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 - WestLv.12-14Using PokeRadarRate 22%Route 208Lv.17-18Using PokeRadarRate 22%Grassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameWhiteout CaveLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Hitmonchan ✓
Hitmonchan Weakness
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 |
What is Hitmonchan Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Hitmonchan
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% | ||
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x86-103%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x71-84% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
 Hypno Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Hypno builds →Dream Eater 2x71-84% Dazzling Gleam 2x38-46% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x86-103%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x71-84% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Hypno Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Hypno builds →Dream Eater 2x71-84% Dazzling Gleam 2x38-46% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x85-100%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x25-30% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x98-116%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x53-62% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x84-99% Dazzling Gleam 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x25-30% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x96-114%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x52-62% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
 Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x79-93% Dazzling Gleam 2x42-50% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x83-98% Dazzling Gleam 2x66-79% Aerial Ace 2x25-30% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x95-112%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x50-60% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x79-93% Dazzling Gleam 2x42-50% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x83-98% Dazzling Gleam 2x66-79% Aerial Ace 2x25-30% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x95-112%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x50-60% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing | ||
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Xatu builds →Future Sight 2x96-113%KO Air Slash 2x61-72% Dazzling Gleam 2x43-51% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Staraptor builds →Brave Bird 2x152-180%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x116-137%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x52-62% | ||
 Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Granbull builds →Play Rough 2x115-135%KO | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x83-98% Dazzling Gleam 2x67-80% Aerial Ace 2x24-28% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Hatterene can KO Hitmonchan with Psyshock (90-107%). Mimikyu threatens a KO with Play Rough (120-141%). Talonflame deals 57-67% with Flare Blitz.
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Hatterene builds →Psyshock 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x120-141%KO Shadow Sneak27-32% Drain Punch33-39% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz57-67% U Turn11-13% | ||
Hitmonchan Evolutions
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 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Feint and 6 more.
BDSP Hitmonchan Best Moveset
AbilityIron Fist boosts punch moves by 20%, and 105 Attack at 76 Speed behind Fighting TermStab gives the moveset physical presence. Hidden AbilityInner Focus blocks flinching. But 50/79/110 bulk is lopsided, and the offensive numbers can't justify a slot against modern competition.
Best Build
Hitmonchan best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
When Hitmonchan twists its arm while throwing a punch, the blow will pulverize even concrete. The Pokémon rests after three minutes of fighting.
Hitmonchan Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Hitmonchan works as an attacker with 455 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Drain Punch with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Drain Punch, Thunderpunch, Icepunch, and Bulk Up on Hitmonchan. Drain Punch is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves