Hitmonchan (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Hitmonchan (disambiguation).

Hitmonchan エビワラー Ebiwalar #107 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Keen Eye or Iron Fist Cacophony Cacophony Inner Focus Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 26 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Hitmonchan 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 110.7 lbs. 50.2 kg Hitmonchan 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 140 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 159 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Hitmonchan 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Hitmonchan (Japanese: エビワラー Ebiwalar) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Tyrogue starting at level 20 when Tyrogue's Defense is higher than its Attack. It is one of Tyrogue's final forms, the others being Hitmonlee and Hitmontop.

Biology

Hitmonchan is a tan, humanoid Pokémon that is exclusively male. There are five blunt protrusions on top of its head, and it has extensions resembling pads over its shoulders. It appears to be wearing a light purple tunic and kilt, as well as red boxing gloves and light purple boxing shoes. As this appearance suggests, Hitmonchan specializes in punching. It is able to throw punches too quick to be seen with the naked eye. By punching with a corkscrew motion, it is even capable of drilling through concrete. However, Hitmonchan requires a break every three minutes while fighting. Despite the need for frequent breaks, it has an unwavering spirit and will never give up in a difficult situation. Usually found in urban areas, it is rarely seen in the wild.

In the anime

Hitmonchan 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.

During The Lost Lapras, one was owned by an obnoxious Trainer that used him to attack a beached Lapras.

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.

In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, Black Belt 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.

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.

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.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where he participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.

In Extreme Pokémon!, a Hitmonchan appeared with his Trainer, participating in the Extreme Pokémon Race.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP029 Hitmonchan Ash's Pokédex Hitmonchan, a skilled Fighting Pokémon that packs an incredibly fast punch.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG145 Hitmonchan May's Pokédex Hitmonchan, the Punching Pokémon. Hitmonchan specializes in punch attacks. Its moves are faster than the eye.

In the manga

Hitmonchan in Pokémon Adventures

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.
Generation I Red While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see. Blue Yellow Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall in the same way as a drill. Stadium Adept at punching invisibly quick at bullet-train speed. It takes a break every three minutes as it moves around.
Generation II Gold Its punches slice through the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes. Silver Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn. Crystal To increase the strength of all its punch moves, it spins its arms just before making contact. Stadium 2 Its punches slice through the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald 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. FireRed The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train. LeafGreen While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
Generation IV Diamond The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Its punches slice the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes. SoulSilver Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
Generation V Black The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. Y The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Fighting Dojo Blue (Japan) Fighting Dojo Yellow Fighting Dojo

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Tyrogue Crystal Evolve Tyrogue

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Fighting Dojo Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Tyrogue Platinum Evolve Tyrogue HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Tyrogue Pal Park Mountain

Generation V Black White Evolve Tyrogue Black 2 White 2 Trade

Generation VI X Y Evolve Tyrogue

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Stadium	Gym Leader Castle
Pokémon Pinball	Saffron City
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 17 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Tyrogue
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Wireless Tower Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace Normal Mode B, A
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lava: Volcanic Slope (post ending)
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Lava Zone

In events

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan	Japanese	hide	20	April 30, 1999 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan	English	hide	20	February 29, 2000 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan	French	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan	German	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan	Italian	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonchan	Spanish	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Stadium*		Normal Box (100%)*	Gorgeous Box (100%)*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 79		75 - 144	146 - 282
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 76		72 - 140	141 - 276
Total: 455	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 00Start Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20 00Start Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 00Start Comet Punch Normal Physical 01818 08585% 15 066 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 1111 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 1616 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 30 1616 Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100100% 30 2121 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 2626 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100100% 30 3131 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— ——% 15 3636 ThunderPunch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 3636 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100100% 15 3636 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 4141 Sky Uppercut Fighting Physical 08585 09090% 15 4646 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20 5050 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 5656 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20 6161 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 6666 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Endure Normal Status — —% 15 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Hi Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30 Mind Reader Normal Status — —% 5 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 20 100% 40 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hitmonchan in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Hitmonchan 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white 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

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
	Helping HandBW	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
*	UproarB2W2	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
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 moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 107.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Mt. Discipline Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll dance around and stun you with my moves! 26%-50% HP Say what? Half my HP's gone? 1%-25% HP No more... I'm out of stamina... Level up Hey, yeah! Leveled up! My punches ooze power now! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Hey, yeah! Leveled up! My punches ooze power now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fighting  ( Fighting ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Hitmonchan is waiting for Hitmonlee in the Lava Zone. When Hitmonchan's up in Blaziken's Boulder Bash, look out!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Baby form Tyrogue  Fighting

Breed ← Level 20 (Attack < Defense) →

First Evolution Hitmonchan  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Hitmonchan images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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.
• The colors of Hitmonchan's boxing gloves are a reference to the traditional boxing colors, referring to the red corner (normal) and the blue corner (Shiny).
• Hitmonchan's Gold, HeartGold and Generation V Pokédex entries mentions that it needs a short break after 3 minutes of fighting. This is a reference to a traditional boxing matches, in which each round normally lasts 3 minutes.

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). 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

Language Title Meaning Japanese エビワラー Ebiwalar Named after Hiroyuki Ebihara French Tygnon From Mike Tyson, and gnon Spanish Hitmonchan Same as English name German Nockchan From knock and Jackie Chan Italian Hitmonchan Same as English name Korean 홍수몬 Hongsumon Named after Hong Soo-hwan (홍수환), a Korean boxer, with mon Mandarin Chinese 艾比郎 Àibǐláng Partial transliteration of Japanese name. The character 郎 refers to young males Cantonese Chinese 比華拉 Béiwahlāai Partial transliteration of Japanese name

More languages

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

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