Hitmonchan Best Moveset
105 Attack at 76 Speed on Fighting with AbilityIron Fist boosting punch moves by 20%. The elemental punches (Ice, Fire, Thunder) all benefit from Iron Fist, giving the moveset rare coverage breadth. 110 Sp. Def tanks special hits between turns. Slower than Hitmonlee, but the punch coverage hits more targets.
The elemental punches (Fire, Ice, Thunder Punch) were all Special in Gen I (Red & Blue), but Hitmonchan's 35 base Special meant they hit like nothing.
Utility Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Body Slam
- Submission
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Same problem in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Hitmonchan had the coverage moves but not the Special stat to use them. A fighter that couldn't punch.
Utility Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Hidden Power Ghost
- High Jump Kick
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Guts boosted Attack when statused, and Mach Punch provided priority. Still held back by the elemental punches being Special moves.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Hidden Power Ghost
- Bulk Up
- Sky Uppercut
Recommended Teammates
The physical/special split FINALLY made the elemental punches physical in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Four generations of waiting, but 105 Attack was merely decent by then.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Iron Fist boosted all punch moves by 20% in Gen V (Black & White). Combined with the physical split, Hitmonchan's diverse punch coverage was finally usable.
Best Moves
Best Build
Hitmonchan best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Iron Fist punches were decent but 76 Speed and mediocre bulk couldn't keep up in Gen VI (X & Y). Close Combat from Hitmonlee just hit harder.
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Rapid Spin
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Z-Moves didn't help a Pokemon that relied on coverage diversity rather than raw power.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Mach Punch
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Power creep and better Fighting-types left Hitmonchan behind in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Too slow and too frail to compete.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
105 Attack and 76 Speed were below the competitive floor in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The elemental punches finally worked, but the stats never caught up.
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
Tyranitar's Stone Edge hits Hitmonchan for 37-43%.
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Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch17-20% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off24-28% Stone Edge37-43% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Gliscor builds →Earthquake28-33% Knock Off9-11% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Hitmonchan
moderate rates across 2 locations for Hitmonchan in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Hitmonchan in SV
The path to Hitmonchan starts with Tyrogue at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TyrogueCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.63Overworld
Step 2Hitmonchan ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Tyrogue (Step 1)
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 ✓
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 SwSh
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 FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 28%OvercastRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 28%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 10%OvercastRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 5%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 5%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 5%SnowstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 5%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 5%SandstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 5%SandstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 5%RainingRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 5%Intense SunRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 5%SnowstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 5%SnowingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 5%OvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 5%RainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 5%Intense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 5%SnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 5%SnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 5%OvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 5%SandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherRoute 3Lv.10-14OverworldRate 2%All WeatherDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 2%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 15%Normal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 15%Normal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 15%Normal WeatherGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 2%Overcast
Step 2Hitmonchan ✓Dusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldShieldRate 5%Overcastor 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 LGPE
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 CityLv.30Gift from NPCChoose Hitmonlee or HitmonchanVictory Road - 1FLv.41-46CaveRate 5%Unique encounteror evolve from Tyrogue (Step 1)
Base Stats
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. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
Hitmonchan Guide
Hitmonchan works as an attacker 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), 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, Icepunch, and Knock Off 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