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| In ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]'', Karate King [[Kiyo]] owned one and fought alongside him to break a rolling boulder. He later used Hitmonchan in battle to attempt to capture a wild {{p|Tyrogue}}. | | In ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]'', Karate King [[Kiyo]] owned one and fought alongside him to break a rolling boulder. He later used Hitmonchan in battle to attempt to capture a wild {{p|Tyrogue}}. |
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| In ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'', one was used in battle by one of the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]. | | In ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', one was used in battle by one of the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]. |
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| Another classic replay of the Hitmonlee versus Hitmonchan battle was performed in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista]]''. A Trainer named [[Kyle Hamm|Kyle]] owned a Hitmonchan that was used in battle to decide the fate of [[Master Hamm|his father]]'s fighting dojo. | | Another classic replay of the Hitmonlee versus Hitmonchan battle was performed in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista]]''. A Trainer named [[Kyle Hamm|Kyle]] owned a Hitmonchan that was used in battle to decide the fate of [[Master Hamm|his father]]'s fighting dojo. |
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Height
4'07" Imperial
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1.4 m Metric
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4'07"/1.4 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
110.7 lbs. Imperial
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50.2 kg Metric
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110.7 lbs./50.2 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 2
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 140
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Battle Exp.: 1401*
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Hitmonchan (Japanese: エビワラー Ebiwalar) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.
He evolves from Tyrogue starting at level 20 when Tyrogue's Defense is higher than his Attack. He is one of Tyrogue's final forms, the others being Hitmonlee and Hitmontop.
Biology
Physiology
Hitmonchan is a tan colored, human-shaped Pokémon. His body resembles a light purple tunic with a kilt 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.
Gender differences
Hitmonchan is a male-only species with no female counterpart.
Special abilities
Hitmonchan's most notable ability is his wide versatility in boxing. His major attacks are almost all punches, making use of the boxing gloves that protect his fists. He used to be the only Pokémon who could learn all three elemental punches.
Hitmonchan are well known for their capability of lightning-fast punches that are faster than bullet trains and impossible to be seen by the naked human eye. When doing this, they sometimes appear as if they are standing still, as the assault is too fast to be seen.
Although they have an extremely well developed talent in quick, light blows, Hitmonchan can also throw power-packed punches. By punching in corkscrew fashion, they are able to punch through solid concrete in the same way as a drill. Like most Fighting Pokémon, he can also learn some Rock and Ground moves.
Before attacking a target, Hitmonchan will spin his arms to increase the power of his attacks. Both his speed and power punches slice the air, and are launched at such a high speed, just a slight graze by one can cause a burn.
Behavior
It is widely said that Hitmonchan possesses the spirit of a professional boxer working towards the world championship. With an indomitable spirit pushing him to work harder, he never gives up, especially in the face of adversity. However, he usually needs a short break after each fight he takes part in.
Hitmonchan are known to casually practice and hone their abilities by launching unseen volleys of punches. Since they are not normally found in the wild, it can be hard to determine their behavior without a Trainer's influence. When under the possession of a Trainer, however, a Hitmonchan will eventually take after the person, as most Pokémon do; he may become a hard worker, striving to become better, or he might fight for bad purposes without question.
Habitat
Hitmonchan are extremely rare in the wild, and have virtually never been seen. He is an urban species that would typically be found near cities or suburbs rather than in forests. But, some Hitmonchan have been known to train in the mountains or at facilities made for such work, such as an abandoned fighting dojo. While it is unknown where they came from originally, they were first found in Kanto.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Hitmonchan's first appearance was in The Punchy Pokémon under a Trainer named Anthony. He was entered in the P1 Grand Prix, but ended up losing to a Hitmonlee stolen by Team Rocket because the match was sabotaged.
In Stage Fight!, Hitmonchan was a major performer in a Pokémon show, where the plot was around a boxing match between him and a glove-wearing Machoke.
In Chikorita's Big Upset, one was part of a group of Fighting-type Pokémon that roamed the streets of the city as a gang.
Minor appearances
In Showdown at Dark City, he was one of the Pokémon owned by a Yas Gym Trainer.
In Riddle Me This, Hitmonchan was one of the Pokémon shown in an exercise Gym. Team Rocket tried to steal the group of Fighting-type Pokémon, but were stopped by Ash and his friends.
Bruno used a Hitmonchan in To Master the Onixpected!.
A Hitmonchan under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared in Friends to the End, during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.
During The Lost Lapras, one was owned by an obnoxious Trainer that used him to attack a beached Lapras.
A Hitmonchan was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.
Rudy had a Hitmonchan in Misty Meets Her Match.
Hitmonchan also appeared in The Power of One.
A Hitmonchan was seen in a dojo in Wired for Battle!.
Two Hits and a Miss featured a fighting-type dojo where one of the many Pokémon was a Hitmonchan.
In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, Karate King Kiyo owned one and fought alongside him to break a rolling boulder. He later used Hitmonchan in battle to attempt to capture a wild Tyrogue.
In Gotta Catch Ya Later!, one was used in battle by one of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers.
Another classic replay of the Hitmonlee versus Hitmonchan battle was performed in Pasta La Vista. A Trainer named Kyle owned a Hitmonchan that was used in battle to decide the fate of his father's fighting dojo.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP029
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Hitmonchan
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Ash's Pokédex
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Hitmonchan, a skilled Fighting Pokémon that packs an incredibly fast punch.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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AG145
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Hitmonchan
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May's Pokédex
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Hitmonchan, the Punching Pokémon. Hitmonchan specializes in punch attacks. Its moves are faster than the eye.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Bruno has a Hitmonchan which is capable of using Fire Punch, ThunderPunch, and Ice Punch at high caliber. Bruno remarks that Hitmonchan is like having three Pokémon in one.
Crystal is later seen with a Hitmonchan (Monlee) in her capture team, who is capable of blindingly fast punching attacks.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Gold borrows a Hitmonchan to use in a tournament in Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Hitmonchan is one of Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon League as seen in PM034.
In the TCG
- Main article: Hitmonchan (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall in the same way as a drill.
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Stadium
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Adept at punching invisibly quick at bullet-train speed. It takes a break every three minutes as it moves around.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Its punches slice through the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
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Silver
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Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
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Crystal
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To increase the strength of all its punch moves, it spins its arms just before making contact.
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Stadium 2
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Its punches slice through the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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A Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer who had been working towards a world championship. This Pokémon has an indomitable spirit and will never give up in the face of adversity.
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Sapphire
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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A Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer who aimed to become the world champion. Having an indomitable spirit means that it will never give up.
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FireRed
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The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train.
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LeafGreen
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While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Its punches slice the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
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SoulSilver
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Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
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Generation V
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Black
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The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
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White
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Black 2
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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79
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75 - 144
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146 - 282
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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76
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72 - 140
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141 - 276
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Total: 455
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 35.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonchan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hitmonchan
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Hitmonchan can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Hitmonchan cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonchan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hitmonchan
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Hitmonchan learns the most increased-priority moves by level up out of all Pokémon, with six.
- Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee are the only Pokémon that weren't previously related through an evolution family, then later gained a shared pre-evolution.
- Hitmonchan's colors reference the traditional boxing colors, referring to the red corner (normal) and the blue corner (Shiny).
Origin
He may be a personification of boxing, a fighting style and sport that focuses on punching. His head and "hair" slightly resembles a human hand.
Name origin
Hitmonchan is a combination of hit, monster, and Chan (a reference to Jackie Chan), perhaps meaning "the monster that hits like Jackie Chan". The name is also related to Hitmonlee and Hitmontop, both of which are parallel evolutions to it as of Generation II.
Ebiwalar is derived from the Japanese world champion boxer, Hiroyuki Ebihara.
In other languages
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German
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Nockchan
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Likely from knock and Chan, as in Jackie Chan.
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French
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Tygnon
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Ty is for Mike Tyson, and gnon.
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Korean
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홍수몬 Hongsumon
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Named after Hong Soo-hwan (홍수환), a Korean boxer, with mon.
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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艾比郎 Àibǐláng
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Partial transliteration of its Japanese name. The character 郎 refers to young males.
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Chinese (Cantonese)
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比華拉 Béiwahlāai
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Partial transliteration of its Japanese name.
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External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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