Is Hitmonchan Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Fighting-type with AbilityIron Fist boosting all punching moves. The move tutors give Hitmonchan MoveIce Punch, MoveFire Punch, and MoveThunder Punch for near-perfect coverage. Punches through Molayne, Kahili, and Hau's team. One of the biggest move tutor beneficiaries in the game.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Lana's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Acerola's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Hapu's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Acerola's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Kahili's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Hitmonchan cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmonlee cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmonchan cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmontop cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Hitmonchan in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Hitmonchan isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Tyrogue from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Tyrogue to Hitmonchan is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Hitmonchan in USUM
Step 1Breed Tyrogue from HitmonchanLATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Mt. Mortar · Defeat Karate King. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Route 34 · Hatch Odd Egg (random). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 211. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 211. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Mt. Mortar · Defeat Kiyo. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 10 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- 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
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x129-152%KO Extrasensory 2x42-49% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x78-92% Draining Kiss 2x34-40% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x130-154%KO | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x134-158%KO Extrasensory 2x41-49% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Gardevoir builds →Dream Eater 2x104-123%KO Draining Kiss 2x53-63% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x84-100%KO Dream Eater 2x54-64% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x121-143%KO Dream Eater 2x60-71% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x123-146%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x119-141%KO Draining Kiss 2x52-62% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x82-97% Dream Eater 2x51-61% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x96-114%KO Acrobatics 2x32-38% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x126-149%KO | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x108-128%KO Moonblast 2x68-81% Air Slash 2x54-64% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x201-237%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x123-146%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x119-141%KO Draining Kiss 2x51-60% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x116-137%KO | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x109-129%KO Moonblast 2x70-83% Air Slash 2x55-65% | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x146-173%KO Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x204-240%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x126-148%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x121-143%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x54-64% Acrobatics 2x49-59% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sudowoodo threatens a KO with Explosion (99-117%).
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin8-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Sudowoodo builds →Sucker Punch14-16% Explosion99-117%KO Stone Edge20-23% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Probopass builds →Volt Switch12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Aurorus builds →Blizzard20-24% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Corsola builds →Scald9-10% | ||
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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Endure and 8 more.
USUM Hitmonchan Best Moveset
105 Attack with AbilityIron Fist boosting punch moves by 20%%, including MoveDrain Punch, MoveIce Punch, MoveThunder Punch, and MoveFire Punch. 110 Sp. Def absorbs special hits. But 76 Speed acts after most threats. The moveset has the type coverage but not the Speed to use it before taking damage.
Best Build
Hitmonchan best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Mach Punch
- Power Up Punch
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
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Hitmonchan Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Hitmonchan works as an attacker with 455 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. Drain Punch with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Drain Punch, Icepunch, Mach Punch, and Poweruppunch 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