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No. 0107 · Generation I · Kanto

Hitmonchan

The Punching Pokémon

TL;DR. Hitmonchan is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 455. The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.

Fighting

The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.

Height1.4 m
Weight50.2 kg
AbilitiesKeen Eye, Iron Fist
HiddenInner Focus
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 105
Defense 79
Sp. Attack 35
Sp. Defense 110
Speed 76
Total455
455 base stat total, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 47th among Fighting-types.
110 base Special Defense, Hitmonchan's strongest stat, ranking 5th of 73 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Hitmonchan in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Hitmonchan reaches 2,332 CP at level 40 and 2,667 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack193
GO Defense197
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)2,332
Max CP (L50)2,636
Best buddy (L51)2,667
Raid catch CP 1,263–1,332 (L20). Weather boosted 1,579–1,665 (L25).

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Competitive

Hitmonchan in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Hitmonchan across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #729 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #729 70.5 score
Ultra League #579 70 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Hitmonchan.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hitmonchan, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Hitmonchan?

Hitmonchan is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Hitmonchan weak to?

Hitmonchan takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Hitmonchan resistant to?

Hitmonchan resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

How does Hitmonchan evolve?

Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue (Level up (Defense > Attack)). Hitmonchan is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Hitmonchan from?

Hitmonchan was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0107.

What are Hitmonchan's base stats?

Hitmonchan has HP 50, Attack 105, Defense 79, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 110, and Speed 76. Total base stat total: 455.

What are Hitmonchan's abilities?

Hitmonchan can have the abilities Keen Eye, Iron Fist, plus the Hidden Ability Inner Focus.

Is Hitmonchan legendary or mythical?

No. Hitmonchan is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Hitmonchan's best stat?

Hitmonchan's highest base stat is Special Defense at 110, which ranks 5th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Hitmonchan good?

Hitmonchan has a base stat total of 455, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 47th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Hitmonchan as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Hitmonchan in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Hitmonchan in Gold
Gen II Gold
Hitmonchan in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Hitmonchan in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Hitmonchan in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Hitmonchan in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Hitmonchan in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Hitmonchan 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Hitmonchan is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Flying Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Bug Rock Dark
Comparison

Hitmonchan vs. the average Fighting-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Stat Hitmonchan Fighting avg Difference
HP 50 78 -28
Attack 105 104 +1
Defense 79 76 +3
Special Attack 35 64 -29
Special Defense 110 70 +40
Speed 76 75 +1
Total 455 467 -12
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Game appearances

Hitmonchan appears in 31 games.

Every mainline release where Hitmonchan is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Hitmonchan in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee
Kanto Victory Road 1 3FSaffron City Fighting Dojo
Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, LeafGreen, red-japan, green-japan
Saffron City Fighting Dojo
xd
Citadark Isle 3F
Pokémon anime

Hitmonchan appears in 19 episodes.

From EP029 (1997-10-14) through SM113 (2019-03-17).

TCG Pocket appearances

7 Hitmonchan cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.