Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Hitmonchan's Attack does the work, Special pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Special stat exp per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
Hitmonchan Weakness
Hitmonchan's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying and Psychic. Not many exploitable gaps in the Fighting typing defensive chart. Hitmonchan's physical bulk (base 79 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Abra Psychic | C | |
 Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Drowzee builds →Dream Eater 2x104-122%KO Confusion 2x53-63% | ||
 Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Spearow builds →Drill Peck 2x59-71% Peck 2x29-36% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Pidgey builds →Wing Attack 2x39-47% Gust 2x29-36% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Abra Psychic | C | |
Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Drowzee builds →Dream Eater 2x104-122%KO Psychic 2x94-111%KO Confusion 2x53-63% | ||
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Spearow builds →Drill Peck 2x63-74% Peck 2x27-33% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Pidgey builds →Wing Attack 2x41-48% Gust 2x27-33% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Fearow builds →Fly 2x92-108%KO Peck 2x38-45% | ||
Abra Psychic | C | |
Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Drowzee builds →Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Psychic 2x94-112%KO Confusion 2x52-63% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Doduo builds →Fly 2x88-105%KO Drill Peck 2x79-94% Peck 2x38-45% | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Articuno builds →Fly 2x86-102%KO Peck 2x34-41% | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Slowbro builds →Psychic 2x173-203%KO Confusion 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x101-119%KO Wing Attack 2x69-81% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Fearow builds →Fly 2x91-107%KO Drill Peck 2x80-94% Peck 2x36-43% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Zapdos builds →Sky Attack 2x142-168%KO Fly 2x94-110%KO Drill Peck 2x83-98% | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Articuno builds →Sky Attack 2x136-161%KO Fly 2x90-106%KO Peck 2x36-43% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodVictory Road Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Moltres builds →Sky Attack 2x154-182%KO Fly 2x102-120%KO Peck 2x41-48% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Slowbro builds →Psychic 2x179-211%KO Confusion 2x102-120%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Aerodactyl builds →Sky Attack 2x161-190%KO Fly 2x106-125%KO Wing Attack 2x71-84% | ||
In Red & Blue, Slowbro can KO Hitmonchan with Surf (90-106%). Articuno threatens a KO with Blizzard (105-124%).
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Slowbro builds →Surf90-106%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Articuno builds →Blizzard105-124%KO Hyper Beam47-56% Ice Beam86-101%KO | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
Evolve Tyrogue at level 20 to get Hitmonchan. At 380 stats, this Fighting type caps the chain without any egg option. Hitmonchan trails Hitmonlee by 75 stats overall, though its Attack grew by +70 from Tyrogue. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Hitmonchan Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Body Slam
- Submission
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Hitmonchan's Normal and Fire coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Submission and Counter for same-type damage. Double-Edge and Mega Kick are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hitmonchan in Red & Blue
Hitmonchan is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Saffron City — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
Best Locations to Catch Hitmonchan in Red & Blue
Hitmonchan Guide
In Red & Blue, 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.
In Red & Blue, Hitmonchan has niche appeal at best. 380 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Fighting Pokemon available.
In Red & Blue, Hitmonchan works as a setup sweeper with 380 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Red & Blue's meta. Icepunch anchors the moveset.
Fighting gives Hitmonchan 2 resistances. Attack is the best stat at base 105. Pure Fighting type with same-type attack bonus on Fighting moves.
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