Stats & Training
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.
Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall like a drill.
Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall like a drill.
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 |
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Dragonite builds →Wing Attack 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
 Hypno Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Hypno builds →Dream Eater 2x67-79% Psychic 2x61-72% Psybeam 2x45-53% Confusion 2x34-41% | ||
 Pidgeot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Pidgeot builds →Sky Attack 2x130-154%KO Air Slash 2x49-58% Wing Attack 2x57-67% Gust 2x28-34% | ||
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mr. Mime builds →Psychic 2x77-91% Psybeam 2x57-67% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam hits Hitmonchan for 64-76%. Tapu Lele threatens a KO with Moonblast (95-112%). Gliscor deals 41-49% with Earthquake.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt36-43% Volt Switch28-34% Dazzling Gleam 2x64-76% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x95-112%KO Psyshock 2x80-95% Psychic 2x89-106%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Gliscor builds →Earthquake41-49% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Talonflame builds →Fire Blast20-24% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Hitmonchan Best Moveset
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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hitmonchan in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
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 Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Hitmonchan works as an attacker with 455 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. Drain Punch with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, run Drain Punch, Icepunch, Mach Punch, and Poweruppunch on Hitmonchan. Drain Punch is the most common pick at 20% 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 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