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'''Hitmons''' is a fan term used to refer to the three [[evolution]]s of {{p|Tyrogue}} ({{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}} and {{p|Hitmontop}}). The name comes from the prefix shared by all three Pokémon, ''hitmon''. The Hitmons all have low HP, high Attack, high Special Defense, average Defense, average Speed, and low Special Attack. All the Hitmons are male. All Hitmons are pure {{type|Fighting}}. The Japanese equivalent of the ''hitmon'' prefix is the suffix '''ラー''' (''rā'').
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'''Hitmons''' is a fan term used to refer to the three [[evolution]]s of {{p|Tyrogue}} ({{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}} and {{p|Hitmontop}}). The name comes from the prefix shared by all three Pokémon, ''hitmon''. The Hitmons all have low HP, high Attack, high Special Defense, average Defense, average Speed, and low Special Attack. All the Hitmons are male and are pure {{t|Fighting}} type. The Japanese equivalent of the ''hitmon'' prefix is the suffix '''ラー''' (''rā''). In the Nintendo Player's Guide for [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], they were referred to as the '''Tyrogue squadron'''.<ref>[[Media:Pokémon Stadium 2 - Nintendo Player's Guide p120.jpg|Pokémon Stadium 2 Nintendo's Player Guide]]</ref>


==Tyrogue==
==Tyrogue==
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| {{Compare|name=Tyrogue|type=Fighting|ndex=236|ab=Guts|ab2=Steadfast|abd=Vital Spirit|HP=35|Attack=35|Defense=35|SpAtk=35|SpDef=35|Speed=35}}
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{{main|Tyrogue (Pokémon)}}
{{main|Tyrogue (Pokémon)}}


Tyrogue is the first Hitmon and a baby form of the other Hitmons. Like others such as Eevee, he can evolve into a few different Pokémon. Tyrogue was introduced in [[Generation II]]. Tyrogue originally only learned the attack {{m|Tackle}} by [[level|leveling up]] (but he could learn TM moves) until [[Generation IV]] when he learned {{m|Helping Hand}} and {{m|Fake Out}} as well. Tyrogue are medium-sized Pokémon that resemble [[human]]s in general shape. However, he is predominantly purple in color with a brown bottom and feet which resemble short pants and shoes. There are white lines on his torso which resemble bandages. He also has these bandages on his wrists. He has three spikes on top of his head which resembles a crest.
Tyrogue is the first Hitmon and a baby form of the other Hitmons. Like others such as Eevee, it can evolve into a few different Pokémon. Tyrogue was introduced in [[Generation II]], and originally only learned the attack {{m|Tackle}} by [[level|leveling up]] (but was capable of learning moves through TMs) until [[Generation IV]] when it learned {{m|Helping Hand}} and {{m|Fake Out}} as well.  


He [[Evolution|evolve]]s into one of three different Pokémon starting at [[level]] 20.
Tyrogue are medium-sized Pokémon that are predominantly purple in color with a brown bottom, and resemble [[human]]s in general shape. Tyrogue have feet which resemble short pants and shoes. There are white lines on its torso which resemble bandages; these bandages also appear on its wrists as well. It has three spikes on top of its head which resembles a crest.
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} if his {{stat|Attack}} is higher than its {{stat|Defense}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} if his Defense is higher than its Attack
* {{p|Hitmontop}} if his Attack and Defense are the same


In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, as well as its remakes {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Tyrogue is given away by the Karate King in [[Mt. Mortar]] after defeating him. In [[Generation III]] games, he could be obtained by breeding the evolved Hitmons from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, he can be found with the [[Poké Radar]] on [[Route]]s {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|211|Sinnoh}}. In {{game|Black and White|s}} he can be found on [[Unova]]'s [[Unova Route 10|Route 10]] during a swarm.
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into one of three different Pokémon starting at [[level]] 20.
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} if its {{stat|Attack}} is higher than its {{stat|Defense}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} if its Defense is higher than its Attack
* {{p|Hitmontop}} if its Attack and Defense are the same
 
In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, as well as its remakes {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Tyrogue is given away by the {{tc|Black Belt|Karate King}} [[Kiyo]] in [[Mt. Mortar]] after defeating him. In [[Generation III]] games, it could be obtained by breeding the evolved Hitmons from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, it can be found with the [[Poké Radar]] on [[Route]]s {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|211|Sinnoh}}. In {{game|Black and White|s}} it can be found on [[Unova]]'s [[Unova Route 10|Route 10]] during a swarm. In {{pkmn|Dream World}}, it can be obtained in {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}.
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{{main|Hitmonlee (Pokémon)}}
{{main|Hitmonlee (Pokémon)}}


Hitmonlee evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is higher than his Defense. Hitmonlee knows several kick-based moves, including the rarely seen {{m|Blaze Kick}}. His leg muscles have the special ability to freely stretch and compress. Hitmonlee is a brown colored, human-shaped Pokémon. He has three-fingered hands and three claw-like toes. Hitmonlee has segmented, cream-colored arms and legs. Hitmonlee has almond-shaped eyes with black rings around them and appears to lack a nose, mouth, and neck.
Hitmonlee evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is higher than his Defense. Hitmonlee knows several kick-based moves, including its former [[signature move]]s {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, and {{m|High Jump Kick}}, and the rarely seen {{m|Blaze Kick}}. Its leg muscles have the special ability to freely stretch and compress. In [[Generation IV]], it had an Ability exclusive to itself: {{a|Reckless}}, which increases the base power of moves that can deal recoil damage.
 
Hitmonlee is a brown colored, human-shaped Pokémon. It has three-fingered hands and three claw-like toes, and has segmented, cream-colored arms and legs. Hitmonlee has almond-shaped eyes with black rings around them and appears to lack a nose, mouth, and neck. Its English name contains a reference of {{wp|Bruce Lee}}, while its Japanese name is derived from the world's first kickboxer, {{wp|Tadashi Sawamura}}.


In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Hitmonlee can be chosen as one of the prizes for beating the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]]. In later generations, he is obtained by evolving Tyrogue.
In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Hitmonlee can be chosen as one of the prizes for beating the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]]. In later generations, it is obtained by evolving Tyrogue.
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{{main|Hitmonchan (Pokémon)}}
{{main|Hitmonchan (Pokémon)}}


Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is lower than his Defense. Hitmonchan's most notable ability is his wide versatility in boxing--his major attacks are almost all punches. As of [[Generation IV]], he can have the Ability exclusive to himself: {{a|Iron Fist}}. Hitmonchan is a tan colored, human-shaped Pokémon. His body resembles a light purple tunic with a skirt and fists resemble red boxing gloves. His enlarged shoulders give the appearance of shoulder pads. His purple feet give the appearance of a pair of a boxer shoes. Unlike his parallel evolution, Hitmonlee, he has a mouth and a visible separation between body and head.  
Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is lower than its Defense. Hitmonchan's most notable ability is its wide versatility in boxing--its major attacks are almost all punches, such as {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Sky Uppercut}} and the {{m|Fire Punch|three}} {{m|ThunderPunch|elemental}} {{m|Ice Punch|punches}}. In [[Generation IV]], it also had an Ability exclusive to itself: {{a|Iron Fist}}, which increases the base power of punching moves.
 
Hitmonchan is a tan colored, human-shaped Pokémon. Its body resembles a light purple tunic and its fists resemble red boxing gloves. Its enlarged shoulders give the appearance of shoulder pads, while its purple feet give the appearance of a pair of boxer shoes. Unlike its parallel evolution, Hitmonlee, it has a mouth and a visible separation between body and head. Its English name contains a reference of {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, while its Japanese name is derived from Japanese world champion boxer, {{wp|Hiroyuki Ebihara}}.


In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Hitmonchan can be chosen as one of the prizes for beating the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]]. In other generations, he is obtained by evolving Tyrogue.
In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Hitmonchan can be chosen as one of the prizes for beating the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]]. In other generations, it is obtained by evolving Tyrogue.
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{{main|Hitmontop (Pokémon)}}
{{main|Hitmontop (Pokémon)}}


Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is equal to his Defense. Hitmontop attacks with both his feet and hands. He is the [[signature move|only Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Triple Kick}}. Hitmontop's main body has a spherical shape and is mostly blue (except for a brownish triangular patch on his chest. He has short white legs and big blue feet similar to {{p|Hitmonlee}}'s (but with a different toe arrangement). He has a skinny brownish tail that ends with a blue sphere with a spike on it. His head is round and brown with a beady-eyed face and a single spike on top.
Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is equal to its Defense. Hitmontop attacks by spinning both its feet and hands at high speeds. As such, its several attacks involving to spinning such as {{m|Rapid Spin}} and {{m|Gyro Ball}}, and most notable for its capability of learning the most {{cat|increased priority moves|increased}} [[priority|priority moves]] of any Pokémon, including to {{m|Pursuit}}, {{m|Feint}}, {{m|Quick Guard}} and {{m|Wide Guard}}. It is the [[signature move|only Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Triple Kick}}.
 
Hitmontop's main body has a spherical shape and is mostly blue (except for a brownish triangular patch on his chest), with short white legs and big blue feet similar to {{p|Hitmonlee}}'s (but with a different toe arrangement). It has a skinny brownish tail that ends with a blue sphere with a spike on it. Its head is round and brown with a beady-eyed face and a single spike on top.
 
Unlike its parallel evolutions, its name is not derived from famous people; its English name is simply combination of the prefix Hitmon and {{wp|top}}, while its Japanese name is the corruption of {{wp|capoeira}}, a Brazilian martial art.


He is obtained by evolving Tyrogue. In {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, he can be [[Snagging|snagged]] from Cipher Peon Skrub.
In the main series Pokémon games, it is obtained by evolving Tyrogue. In {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, it can be [[Snagging|snagged]] from {{tc|Cipher Peon}} [[Skrub]].
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=EP233.png|1=Kyle Hitmonchan.png|2=Hitmonlee anime.png|3=Hitmontop anime.png}}|right|200px|thumb|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tyrogue|1=Hitmonchan|2=Hitmonlee|3=Hitmontop}} in the anime]]
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Kiyo Tyrogue.png|1=Kyle Hitmonchan.png|2=Master Hamm Hitmonlee.png|3=Hitmontop anime.png}}|200px|thumb|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tyrogue|1=Hitmonchan|2=Hitmonlee|3=Hitmontop}} in the anime]]
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Hitmonlee anime.png|1=Hitmontop anime.png|2=EP233.png|3=Kyle Hitmonchan.png}}|right|200px|thumb|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Hitmonlee|1=Hitmontop|2=Tyrogue|3=Hitmonchan}} in the anime]]
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Master Hamm Hitmonlee.png|1=Hitmontop anime.png|2=Kiyo Tyrogue.png|3=Kyle Hitmonchan.png}}|200px|thumb|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Hitmonlee|1=Hitmontop|2=Tyrogue|3=Hitmonchan}} in the anime]]


The Hitmons as an evolution family (or at least the evolved forms) are frequently seen together when they appear. Their first collective appearance was in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon!]]'' where both Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan (not Hitmontop however, since this episode aired before its creation) competed in the [[P1 Grand Prix]] Champion, with Hitmonchan under the use of {{ka|Anthony}} and Hitmonlee being stolen for use by [[Team Rocket]]. Once again Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan appeared under the possession of [[Kiyo]] in ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble!]]'' where Kiyo used them help him catch a {{p|Tyrogue}} and add him to his team as well. Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Hitmontop also appeared in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' as part of a dojo. Hitmonlee was under the possession of [[Master Hamm]], Hitmonchan under the possession of his son [[Kyle Hamm|Kyle]], and Hitmontop under the ownership of one of the students [[Terri]]. In this episode there was another fight between the two original Hitmons like many other episodes except instead of Master Hamm and Kyle battling themselves Master Hamm had {{Ash}} use his Hitmonlee and Kyle had May utilize his Hitmonchan, with the battle ending in a stalemate after Terri and Hitmontop intervened.
The Hitmons as an evolution family (or at least the evolved forms) are frequently seen together when they appear. Their first collective appearance was in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon!]]'' where both Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan (not Hitmontop however, since this episode aired before its creation) competed in the [[P1 Grand Prix]] Champion, with Hitmonchan under the use of {{ka|Anthony}} and Hitmonlee being stolen for use by {{TRT}}. Once again Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan appeared under the possession of [[Kiyo]] in ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble!]]'' where Kiyo used them help him catch a {{p|Tyrogue}} and add him to his team as well. Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Hitmontop also appeared in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' as part of a dojo. Hitmonlee was under the possession of [[Master Hamm]], Hitmonchan under the possession of his son [[Kyle Hamm|Kyle]], and Hitmontop under the ownership of one of the students [[Terri]]. In this episode there was another fight between the two original Hitmons like many other episodes except instead of Master Hamm and Kyle battling themselves Master Hamm had {{Ash}} use his Hitmonlee and Kyle had May utilize his Hitmonchan, with the battle ending in a stalemate after Terri and Hitmontop intervened.


The Hitmons are also the signature Pokémon of the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] with each of them having a different one. All three of them first appeared in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' against Ash and {{Ashfr}} and Kim's Hitmonchan reappeared in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'' in a battle against [[Misty's Staryu]].
The Hitmons are also the signature Pokémon of the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] with each of them having a different one. All three of them first appeared in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' against Ash and {{ashfr}} and Kim's Hitmonchan reappeared in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'' in a battle against [[Misty's Staryu]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
Due to the fact that [[Pokémon Adventures]], as a game-based manga, rarely adds in plots and locations that do not appear in the main series games, the Hitmons are mostly seen under the tuition of Fighting-type specialists such as [[Bruno]] and [[Chuck]], the former possessing all the Hitmons but Hitmontop (Tyrogue included), and the latter owning both a Hitmontop and Hitmonlee, which is also a key Pokémon of the Elite Four member.  
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Due to the fact that [[Pokémon Adventures]], as a game-based manga, rarely adds in plots and locations that do not appear in the main series games, the Hitmons are mostly seen under the tuition of Fighting-type specialists such as [[Bruno]] (who owns Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Tyrogue) and [[Chuck]] (who uses Hitmontop and Hitmonlee).


Aside from these two, however, {{adv|Crystal}} also has a [[Crystal (Adventures)#Hitmonee|Hitmonchan]] that served as a valuable member of both her team and {{adv|Emerald}}'s, but these three are the only notable people of the manga to possess members of this evolution line (though it is worth noting that since Crystal has captured every non-legendary Pokémon as of the {{chap|Emerald}}, she has to have the rest of the Hitmons as well).
Aside from these two, {{adv|Crystal}} also has a Hitmonchan named {{DL|Crystal (Adventures)|Monlee}} who served as a valuable member of both her team and {{adv|Emerald}}'s, but these three are the only notable people of the manga to possess members of this evolution line (though it is worth noting that since Crystal has captured every non-Legendary Pokémon up to Hoenn as of the {{chap|Emerald}}, she has to have the rest of the Hitmons as well).


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* With Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee gaining a pre-evolution in [[Generation II]] they became the first Pokémon that were initially unrelated when they were introduced that are now in a common evolution family.
* With Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee gaining a pre-evolution in [[Generation II]], they became the first, and so far only, Pokémon that were initially unrelated when they were introduced that are now in a common evolution family.
* With three evolutions, Tyrogue has the most evolutionary capabilities of any baby Pokémon and the second most of any Pokémon (If {{p|Wormadam}}'s different forms do not count), losing to {{p|Eevee}} and its [[Eeveelution|seven evolutions]].
* With three evolutions, Tyrogue has the most evolutionary capabilities of any baby Pokémon and the second most of any Pokémon (If {{p|Wormadam}}'s different forms do not count), losing to {{p|Eevee}} and its [[Eeveelution|eight evolutions]].
* Tyrogue is the only baby Pokémon to be part of a [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched evolution]].
* Tyrogue is the only baby Pokémon to be part of a [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched evolution]].
* {{p|Throh}} and {{p|Sawk}} can be seen as an [[Unova]]-native counterpart to this family, most especially to Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.
* In terms of {{pkmn|breeding}}, Tyrogue can only be obtained by the use of a {{p|Ditto}}, as his family has no female counterpart. Therefore, he is only able to obtain Egg moves from his final evolutionary stages.
* {{p|Throh}} and {{p|Sawk}} can be seen as a [[Unova]]-native counterpart to this family, most especially to Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.


==See Also==
==See also==
* [[Eeveelution]]
* [[Eeveelution]]


==References==
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Revision as of 20:18, 19 January 2015

Get it? Because the name is unknown. The subject of this article has no official name.
The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information.

Hitmons is a fan term used to refer to the three evolutions of Tyrogue (Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan and Hitmontop). The name comes from the prefix shared by all three Pokémon, hitmon. The Hitmons all have low HP, high Attack, high Special Defense, average Defense, average Speed, and low Special Attack. All the Hitmons are male and are pure Fighting type. The Japanese equivalent of the hitmon prefix is the suffix ラー (). In the Nintendo Player's Guide for Pokémon Stadium 2, they were referred to as the Tyrogue squadron.[1]

Tyrogue

236Tyrogue.png
Tyrogue
 Fighting 
Guts or
Steadfast
Hidden: Vital Spirit
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
35 35 35 35 35 35
Main article: Tyrogue (Pokémon)

Tyrogue is the first Hitmon and a baby form of the other Hitmons. Like others such as Eevee, it can evolve into a few different Pokémon. Tyrogue was introduced in Generation II, and originally only learned the attack Tackle by leveling up (but was capable of learning moves through TMs) until Generation IV when it learned Helping Hand and Fake Out as well.

Tyrogue are medium-sized Pokémon that are predominantly purple in color with a brown bottom, and resemble humans in general shape. Tyrogue have feet which resemble short pants and shoes. There are white lines on its torso which resemble bandages; these bandages also appear on its wrists as well. It has three spikes on top of its head which resembles a crest.

It evolves into one of three different Pokémon starting at level 20.

In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, as well as its remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver, Tyrogue is given away by the Karate King Kiyo in Mt. Mortar after defeating him. In Generation III games, it could be obtained by breeding the evolved Hitmons from FireRed and LeafGreen. In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, it can be found with the Poké Radar on Routes 208 and 211. In Pokémon Black and White it can be found on Unova's Route 10 during a swarm. In Dream World, it can be obtained in Rugged Mountain.

Hitmonlee

106Hitmonlee.png
Hitmonlee
 Fighting 
Limber or
Reckless
Hidden: Unburden
Evolve if Attack
is higher than Defense
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
50 120 53 35 110 87
Main article: Hitmonlee (Pokémon)

Hitmonlee evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is higher than his Defense. Hitmonlee knows several kick-based moves, including its former signature moves Mega Kick, Jump Kick, and High Jump Kick, and the rarely seen Blaze Kick. Its leg muscles have the special ability to freely stretch and compress. In Generation IV, it had an Ability exclusive to itself: Reckless, which increases the base power of moves that can deal recoil damage.

Hitmonlee is a brown colored, human-shaped Pokémon. It has three-fingered hands and three claw-like toes, and has segmented, cream-colored arms and legs. Hitmonlee has almond-shaped eyes with black rings around them and appears to lack a nose, mouth, and neck. Its English name contains a reference of Bruce Lee, while its Japanese name is derived from the world's first kickboxer, Tadashi Sawamura.

In Red, Blue, and Yellow, as well as FireRed and LeafGreen, Hitmonlee can be chosen as one of the prizes for beating the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City. In later generations, it is obtained by evolving Tyrogue.

Hitmonchan

107Hitmonchan.png
Hitmonchan
 Fighting 
Keen Eye or
Iron Fist
Hidden: Inner Focus
Evolve if Defense
is higher than Attack
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
50 105 79 35 110 76
Main article: Hitmonchan (Pokémon)

Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is lower than its Defense. Hitmonchan's most notable ability is its wide versatility in boxing--its major attacks are almost all punches, such as Bullet Punch, Sky Uppercut and the three elemental punches. In Generation IV, it also had an Ability exclusive to itself: Iron Fist, which increases the base power of punching moves.

Hitmonchan is a tan colored, human-shaped Pokémon. Its body resembles a light purple tunic and its fists resemble red boxing gloves. Its enlarged shoulders give the appearance of shoulder pads, while its purple feet give the appearance of a pair of boxer shoes. Unlike its parallel evolution, Hitmonlee, it has a mouth and a visible separation between body and head. Its English name contains a reference of Jackie Chan, while its Japanese name is derived from Japanese world champion boxer, Hiroyuki Ebihara.

In Red, Blue, and Yellow, as well as FireRed and LeafGreen, Hitmonchan can be chosen as one of the prizes for beating the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City. In other generations, it is obtained by evolving Tyrogue.

Hitmontop

237Hitmontop.png
Hitmontop
 Fighting 
Intimidate or
Technician
Hidden: Steadfast
Evolve if Attack
is the same as Defense
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
50 95 95 35 110 70
Main article: Hitmontop (Pokémon)

Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is equal to its Defense. Hitmontop attacks by spinning both its feet and hands at high speeds. As such, its several attacks involving to spinning such as Rapid Spin and Gyro Ball, and most notable for its capability of learning the most increased priority moves of any Pokémon, including to Pursuit, Feint, Quick Guard and Wide Guard. It is the only Pokémon that learns Triple Kick.

Hitmontop's main body has a spherical shape and is mostly blue (except for a brownish triangular patch on his chest), with short white legs and big blue feet similar to Hitmonlee's (but with a different toe arrangement). It has a skinny brownish tail that ends with a blue sphere with a spike on it. Its head is round and brown with a beady-eyed face and a single spike on top.

Unlike its parallel evolutions, its name is not derived from famous people; its English name is simply combination of the prefix Hitmon and top, while its Japanese name is the corruption of capoeira, a Brazilian martial art.

In the main series Pokémon games, it is obtained by evolving Tyrogue. In Colosseum, it can be snagged from Cipher Peon Skrub.

Base stats comparison

Pokémon 106Hitmonlee.png
Hitmonlee
107Hitmonchan.png
Hitmonchan
237Hitmontop.png
Hitmontop
HP
50
50
50
Attack
120
105
95
Defense
53
79
95
Sp. Atk
35
35
35
Sp. Def
110
110
110
Speed
87
76
70
Total 455 455 455


In the anime

File:Hitmontop anime.png
Hitmontop in the anime
Hitmonchan in the anime

The Hitmons as an evolution family (or at least the evolved forms) are frequently seen together when they appear. Their first collective appearance was in The Punchy Pokémon! where both Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan (not Hitmontop however, since this episode aired before its creation) competed in the P1 Grand Prix Champion, with Hitmonchan under the use of Anthony and Hitmonlee being stolen for use by Team Rocket. Once again Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan appeared under the possession of Kiyo in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble! where Kiyo used them help him catch a Tyrogue and add him to his team as well. Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Hitmontop also appeared in Pasta La Vista! as part of a dojo. Hitmonlee was under the possession of Master Hamm, Hitmonchan under the possession of his son Kyle, and Hitmontop under the ownership of one of the students Terri. In this episode there was another fight between the two original Hitmons like many other episodes except instead of Master Hamm and Kyle battling themselves Master Hamm had Ash use his Hitmonlee and Kyle had May utilize his Hitmonchan, with the battle ending in a stalemate after Terri and Hitmontop intervened.

The Hitmons are also the signature Pokémon of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers with each of them having a different one. All three of them first appeared in Gotta Catch Ya Later! against Ash and his friends and Kim's Hitmonchan reappeared in Cerulean Blues in a battle against Misty's Staryu.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Due to the fact that Pokémon Adventures, as a game-based manga, rarely adds in plots and locations that do not appear in the main series games, the Hitmons are mostly seen under the tuition of Fighting-type specialists such as Bruno (who owns Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Tyrogue) and Chuck (who uses Hitmontop and Hitmonlee).

Aside from these two, Crystal also has a Hitmonchan named Monlee who served as a valuable member of both her team and Emerald's, but these three are the only notable people of the manga to possess members of this evolution line (though it is worth noting that since Crystal has captured every non-Legendary Pokémon up to Hoenn as of the Emerald arc, she has to have the rest of the Hitmons as well).

Trivia

  • With Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee gaining a pre-evolution in Generation II, they became the first, and so far only, Pokémon that were initially unrelated when they were introduced that are now in a common evolution family.
  • With three evolutions, Tyrogue has the most evolutionary capabilities of any baby Pokémon and the second most of any Pokémon (If Wormadam's different forms do not count), losing to Eevee and its eight evolutions.
  • Tyrogue is the only baby Pokémon to be part of a branched evolution.
  • In terms of breeding, Tyrogue can only be obtained by the use of a Ditto, as his family has no female counterpart. Therefore, he is only able to obtain Egg moves from his final evolutionary stages.
  • Throh and Sawk can be seen as a Unova-native counterpart to this family, most especially to Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.

See also

References

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