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.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #107
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Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Green
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Red(ENG)
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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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Johto #145
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Gold
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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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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 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)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #107
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Ruby
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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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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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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #147
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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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Unova #—
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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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The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
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Y
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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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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar #109
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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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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Shield
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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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Brilliant Diamond
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When Hitmonchan twists its arm while throwing a punch, the blow will pulverize even concrete. The Pokémon rests after three minutes of fighting.
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Shining Pearl
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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #94
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Scarlet
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It corners its foes with combo punches from both sides, then finishes them off with a single straight punch launched at over 300 mph.
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Violet
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Its fists are masses of muscle. It takes a break every three minutes to steady its breath and mood.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
In-game events
Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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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 IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Hitmonchan is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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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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- 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
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- 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
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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 moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
In animation
Main 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
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
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 learns the most increased-priority moves by leveling up out of all Pokémon, with six.
- 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.[1]
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,[1] 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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エビワラー Ebiwalar
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From Japanese boxer 海老原博幸 Hiroyuki Ebihara
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French
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Tygnon
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From Mike Tyson and gnon
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Spanish
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Hitmonchan
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Same as English name
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German
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Nockchan
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From knock and Jackie Chan
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Italian
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Hitmonchan
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Same as English name
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Korean
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홍수몬 Hongsoomon
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From Korean boxer 홍수환 Hong Soo-hwan and monster
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Mandarin Chinese
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快拳郎 Kuàiquánláng* 艾比郎 Àibǐláng*
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From 快拳 kuàiquán and 郎 láng From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 郎 láng
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Cantonese Chinese
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快拳郎 Faaikyùhnlòhng* 比華拉 Béiwahlāai*
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From 快拳 faaikyùhn and 郎 lòhng Partial transcription of its Japanese name
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More languages
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Hindi
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मुक्काटैक Mukkattack
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From मुक्का mukka and attack
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Russian
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Хитмончан Khitmonchan
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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เอบิวาลาร์ Ebiwala
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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