Nothing about Hitmonchan screams competitive powerhouse, and that's fine. Fighting means only weak to Flying and Psychic. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Known as the Punching Pokemon.
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.
Its punches slice the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
Hitmonchan Weakness
AvgHitmonchan's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying and Psychic moves. Not many exploitable gaps in the Fighting typing defensive chart. Hitmonchan's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Hitmonchan to get Tyrogue eggs (with patience) using 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include High Jump Kick, Mach Punch, Mind Reader and 1 more.
Leftovers and an ability form the backbone. Hitmonchan invests flexible EVs EVs to play its attacker role properly, and a nature nature pushes higher. Rapid Spin handles the heavy lifting on offense. Dark coverage rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Hitmonchan Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Hidden Power Ghost
- High Jump Kick
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for High Jump Kick and Mach Punch on Hitmonchan. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from High Jump Kick and Dynamic Punch, they expand what Hitmonchan can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
No wild encounters for Hitmonchan. The 2-stage line runs through Tyrogue, which you can catch but it's a rare spawn from the locations below. Evolve at level 20 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Hitmonchan in Gold & Silver
Step 1Catch TyrogueMODERATEMt. Mortar - B1FSilverGift from NPCLv.10LimitedEarlyCaveDefeat KiyoMODERATEMt. Mortar - B1FGoldGift from NPCLv.10LimitedEarlyCaveDefeat Kiyo
Step 2Hitmonchan ✓
Hitmonchan works as a setup sweeper with 455 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 110 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Flying) and Alakazam (Psychic) when using Hitmonchan. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Hitmonchan is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 76 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the setup sweeper role.
Hitmonchan appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Hitmonchan appears in 20 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Hitmonchan have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A