Hitmonchan (Pokémon)

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

Hitmonchan Punching Pokémon エビワラー Ebiwalar #0107 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Keen Eye or Iron FistGen IV+ 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 25 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 introduced in Generation I.

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 and has no female counterpart. There are five blunt protrusions on top of its head, and it has structures 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. The gloves are actually masses of muscle. In between the tunic and kilt is a small, black area.

As its appearance suggests, Hitmonchan specializes in punching. It can throw punches that are too quick to be seen with the naked eye. Its punches are said to be as fast as a bullet train. It starts attacking foes with combo punches from both sides before finishing with a single straight punch. A single straight punch by Hitmonchan can launch foes over 300 mph. By punching with a corkscrew motion, it is even capable of drilling through concrete. Even a light graze from its punches will result in a burn. 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. It often competes with Hitmonlee and Hitmontop.

In Generation II, Mach Punch was its signature move, but Tyrogue could still inherit it via breeding. Prior to Generation V, Iron Fist was Hitmonchan's signature Ability.

Evolution

Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Tyrogue  Fighting

→

First Evolution Hitmonchan  Fighting

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #107 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) 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 Johto #145 Gold Its punches slice 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 the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #107 Ruby 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 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #147 Diamond The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova #— Black The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. White Black 2 The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. White 2

Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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. Omega Ruby Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer who had been working toward a world championship. This Pokémon has an indomitable spirit and will never give up in the face of adversity. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #107 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall like a drill. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #109 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn. Shield Its punches slice the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes. Brilliant Diamond When Hitmonchan twists its arm while throwing a punch, the blow will pulverize even concrete. The Pokémon rests after three minutes of fighting. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #94 Scarlet It corners its foes with combo punches from both sides, then finishes them off with a single straight punch launched at over 300 mph. Violet Its fists are masses of muscle. It takes a break every three minutes to steady its breath and mood.

Hitmonchan in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee) Blue (Japan) Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee) Yellow Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee)

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Tyrogue Crystal Evolve Tyrogue

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee) 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 Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Tyrogue

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonlee) Victory Road

Generation VIII Sword Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Shield Dusty Bowl Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Sword Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Shield Expansion Pass Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventures) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Tyrogue Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Canyon Biome Tera Raid Battles (5★)

In side games

Generation I Pinball Blue Field: Saffron City Stadium Gym Leader Castle

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 17, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Tyrogue

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F) MD Sky Sky Peak (4th Station Pass 1F - Sky Peak Summit Pass 5F), Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B & A) PokéPark Wii Lava Zone Ranger: GS Wireless Tower, Fire Temple

Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Volcanic Slope (post-ending) Rumble U Magical Lake: In Need of Trees (Capsule Cage), Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice

Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2 Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Dusty Desert (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Entei Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Entei SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Buried Relic (50F-51F, 60F-73F), Wish Cave (51F-56F), Purity Forest (51F-56F) Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Freeze Mystery House: Mt. Faraway

Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Hitmonchan Appears Masters EX Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & TyrogueEgg

In events

In-game events

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

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Stadium		Normal Box (From Round 1: 100%) Gorgeous Box (From Round 2: 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

Hitmonchan is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 Evo.Evo. Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 10 044 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 30 088 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100100% 30 1212 Detect Fighting Status 0000— 00——% 5 1616 Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100100% 30 2121 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— 00——% 15 2424 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 2424 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100100% 15 2424 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 2828 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3232 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20 3636 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 4040 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 4444 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20

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

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM073 TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM112 TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM213 TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM221 TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 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 or an alternate form of Hitmonchan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hitmonchan 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 a prior Evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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 Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Punish Sawk Connected to: Medicham Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal *punch punch* Here goes nothing but punch! Low HP (< 50%) I can't throw even one more punch…
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fighting Poké Assist: (present) Fighting Field move: (present) (Crush ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Fighting Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-102/N-072 It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 48 Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
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!
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fighting Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.			Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #566 Hyper Punch Sometimes deals even more damage. Swappable Skill(s): Paralyze, Freeze, Burn
Pokémon GO Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 193 Base Defense: 197 Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bullet Punch, Counter*, Rock Smash† Charged Attacks: Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Close Combat*, Power-Up Punch*, Brick Break†, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Baby form Tyrogue  Fighting

Breed ← + Level 20 (Attack < Defense) →

First Evolution Hitmonchan  Fighting

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield

Cross-Generation HOME

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

In animation

Main series

Hitmonchan in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Major appearances

Hitmonchan debuted in The Punchy Pokémon, under the ownership of Anthony. He was entered in the P1 Grand Prix, but he ended up losing to a Hitmonlee stolen by Team Rocket because the match was sabotaged.

In The Lost Lapras, a punk used a Hitmonchan to attack a Lapras. When Ash and Pikachu came to Lapras's defense, Hitmonchan battled Pikachu, only for them to flee after Tracey appeared, sketched them, and began comparing them in terms of how they were trained. According to Tracey, Hitmonchan lacked exercise.

In Stage Fight!, Roger's Hitmonchan was a lead in a showboat performance about a boxing match between his character and a glove-wearing Machoke. He later fought against Team Rocket when they tried to steal the Pokémon on the boat.

In Chikorita's Big Upset, a Hitmonchan was a member of a gang of wild Fighting-type Pokémon. He knelt to Chikorita after she became the new leader by defeating her predecessor, a Primeape.

In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, Kiyo's Hitmonchan fought alongside him to break a rolling boulder. Kiyo later used Hitmonchan in battle during an attempt to catch a wild Tyrogue.

In Gotta Catch Ya Later!, a Hitmonchan belonging to Kim of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers battled Misty's Politoed but was defeated. In Cerulean Blues, Kim used Hitmonchan during a battle against Misty's Staryu, which he lost on a technicality.

In Pasta La Vista, Kyle Hamm used a Hitmonchan in the battle to decide the fate of his father's fighting dojo. After Master Hamm broke his back, May stepped in for Kyle against Ash and borrowed the Hitmonchan.

In Solitary and Menacing!, multiple Hitmonchan were at the Fighting Dojo. The Karate Master used one of them to battle Bea, only for it to be defeated. Another Hitmonchan was given to Goh by the Karate Master. Goh's Hitmonchan has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Minor appearances

In Showdown at Dark City, a Hitmonchan was one of the Yas Gym's Pokémon.

In Riddle Me This, a Hitmonchan at the Pokémon Lab was targeted by Team Rocket.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Hitmonchan was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In To Master the Onixpected!, a video featured Bruno's Hitmonchan.

In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Hitmonchan attended the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.

In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Hitmonchan was controlled by Cassidy and Butch via their Drowzee at Mandarin Island North.

In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy's Hitmonchan was at the Trovita Gym.

In The Power of One, a Hitmonchan sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Hitmonchan appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Wired for Battle!, a Hitmonchan was in Muramasa's dojo. Another came up in his database, having belonged to another Trainer.

In Two Hits and a Miss, a Trainer's Hitmonchan was at a Fighting-type dojo.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Hitmonchan participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.

In Extreme Pokémon!, a Trainer's Hitmonchan competed in the Extreme Pokémon Race.

In Enlighten Up!, a Hitmonchan belonged to a student at Slowpoke Temple.

In Johto Photo Finish, Gary's demonstration featured a Hitmonchan evolving from a Tyrogue.

In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Hitmonchan competed in the Ever Grande Conference.

A Coordinator's Hitmonchan appeared in Channeling the Battle Zone!.

In Two Degrees of Separation!, a Hitmonchan was a character in a console fighting game.

In Glory Blaze!, a Trainer's Hitmonchan competed in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.

A Trainer's Hitmonchan appeared in I Choose You!.

A Trainer's Hitmonchan appeared in This Magik Moment!.

A Hitmonchan appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

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.

Pokémon Origins

Hitmonchan in Pokémon Origins

Koichi's Hitmonchan briefly appeared in File 3: Giovanni.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, a Trainer's Hitmonchan was in a town square in Pasio.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Hitmonchan briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer watching the Kimono Girls' performance in Ecruteak City.

In the manga

Hitmonchan in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon

A Hitmonchan appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Monlee

Starting in Punching Poliwrath, Bruno was revealed to own a Hitmonchan that is capable of using Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, and Ice Punch at a high caliber.

In Slugging Out with Slugma, Crystal was revealed to own a Hitmonchan nicknamed Monlee in her capture team. He is capable of blindingly fast punching attacks. In Lively Larvitar, he was revealed to have been caught on Mt. Mortar, along with the rest of Crystal's main team.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Hitmonchan was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Hitmonchan appeared in a fantasy in PSs1.

In Moving Past Milotic, a fantasy featured a Hitmonchan at the Battle Pike.

Multiple Hitmonchan were used by Team Galactic Grunts in Halting Honchkrow.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Hitmonchan appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.

In Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!, Gold borrowed a Hitmonchan to use in a tournament.

A Hitmonchan appeared in a flashback in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Hitmonchan appeared in GDZ21.

A Hitmonchan appeared in GDZ51.

Pokémon Journeys

Multiple Hitmonchan appeared in Solitary and Menacing!. One was under the ownership of the Karate Master, while the others were seen in the Fighting Dojo.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Giovanni's Hitmonchan

Giovanni was revealed to have a Hitmonchan, which debuted in Finish Off Team Rocket!!.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.

In Clefairy's Under Training!!, Bruno used a Hitmonchan during the Pokémon League.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!.

Kiyo has a Hitmonchan, which appeared in The Mysterious Underground Amusement Park.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Legend Of The Strongest Pokémon!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Hitmonchan appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.

A Hitmonchan appeared in Pokémon New Year.

Pokémon Zensho

A Hitmonchan appeared in PZ07, under the ownership of the Dojo Master.

In the TCG

Main article: Hitmonchan (TCG)

Trivia

• Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee are the only Pokémon that were introduced as not being related to each other in an evolutionary line but later became part of the same evolutionary line as each other.
• Hitmonchan is tied with Hitmontop for learning the most increased-priority moves by level up, at eight.
• Hitmonchan's Kanto and National Pokédex number, #107, could refer to Little Mac, whose weight is 107 pounds (ca. 49 kg).
• Despite the requirement for its evolution being a higher Defense than Attack, Hitmonchan's Attack stat is much higher than its Defense stat.
• Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee received the biggest increase to their Special stat in Generation II, gaining 75 points of Special Defense.
• Hitmonchan's English name was suggested by Bill Giese, who assisted in the naming of many Generation I Pokémon.

Origin

Based on its Japanese name and boxer aspects, Hitmonchan may represent the boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara. The colors of Hitmonchan's gloves in its normal and Shiny colorations might be a reference to the red corner and blue corner in boxing. Its Gold, HeartGold, Generation V, and X Pokédex entries mention that it needs a short break after fighting for three minutes, which is a reference to the duration of rounds in boxing.

Name origin

Hitmonchan is named after Jackie Chan, and may additionally involve a combination of hit and monster. The name is also related to Tyrogue's other evolutions, Hitmonlee and Hitmontop.

Ebiwalar may be derived from the Japanese world champion boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese エビワラー Ebiwalar From Japanese boxer 海老原博幸 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 Hongsoomon From Korean boxer 홍수환 Hong Soo-hwan and monster Mandarin Chinese 快拳郎 Kuàiquánláng* 艾比郎 Àibǐláng* From 快拳 kuàiquán and 郎 láng From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 郎 láng Cantonese Chinese 快拳郎 Faaikyùhnlòhng* 比華拉 Béiwahlāai* From 快拳 faaikyùhn and 郎 lòhng Partial transcription of its Japanese name

More languages Hindi मुक्काटैक Mukkattack From मुक्का mukka and attack Russian Хитмончан Khitmonchan Transcription of English name Thai เอบิวาลาร์ Ebiwala Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Monlee
• Giovanni's Hitmonchan
• Hitmons

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