Hitmonchan
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.
The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
Stat spread.
Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Hitmonchan is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Hitmonchan appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Hitmonchan is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Hitmonchan in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.
Hitmonchan appears in 19 episodes.
From EP029 (1997-10-14) through SM113 (2019-03-17).
- EP029 The Punchy Pokémon Original 1998-10-15
- EP042 Showdown at Dark City Original 1998-10-29
- EP058 Riddle Me This Original 1999-09-18
- EP071 Lights, Camera, Quack-tion! Original 1999-10-08
- EP074 The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis Original 1999-10-14
- EP084 A Scare in the Air Original 2000-01-08
- EP090 In the Pink Original 2000-02-12
- EP103 Get Along, Little Pokémon Original 2000-04-29
- EP136 Charizard's Burning Ambitions Original 2001-02-03
- EP140 The Superhero Secret Original 2001-02-17
- EP166 Carrying On Original 2001-09-22
- EP228 Espeon, Not Included Original 2002-09-24
+ 7 more episodes
- EP233 Dues and Don'ts Original 2003-01-25
- EP244 As Clear as Crystal Original 2003-04-12
- EP273 Playing with Fire! Original 2003-10-04
- AG145 Pasta La Vista! Advanced Generation 2006-07-08
- AG182 Channeling the Battle Zone! Advanced Generation 2006-12-13
- DP002 Two Degrees of Separation! Diamond & Pearl 2007-04-20
- SM113 This Magik Moment! Sun & Moon 2019-07-20
TCG Pocket appearances
7 Hitmonchan cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Hitmonchan
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