Nothing about Hitmonchan screams competitive powerhouse, and that's fine. Fighting means only weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. 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.
The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train.
Hitmonchan Weakness
AvgHitmonchan's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves. Hitmonchan's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
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) from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Bullet Punch, Counter and 9 more.
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 Defense EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Best Hitmonchan Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Rapid Spin
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Ally Switch and Bullet Punch 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
No wild encounters for Hitmonchan in X & Y. Bring Tyrogue over from Gold, Crystal, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
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), 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 leaning toward the physical side (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