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No. 0107

Hitmonchan

Punching Pokémon

Hitmonchan
Official art
Fighting
Height
1.4 m 4′07″
Weight
50.2 kg 110.7 lbs
Base stat total
455 top 49%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Its punches slice the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
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Base stats

HP50110–157210–304
Atk10599–172193–339
Def7975–144146–282
SpA3536–9567–185
SpD110103–178202–350
Spe7672–140141–276
Total455Higher than 51% of all Pokémon
HP50Atk105Def79Spe76SpD110SpA35

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 76). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+140Max128No SP96Min86Scarf210Tailwind280

At max Speed, Hitmonchan outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 140Hitmonchan · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128Hitmonchan · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 96Hitmonchan · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

  • Keen Eye

    Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

  • Iron Fist

    Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

  • Inner FocusHidden ability

    Prevents flinching.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.07% of teams · rank #160 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Punching Glove
Ability
Iron Fist
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Drain Punch
  2. Bullet Punch
  3. Ice Punch
  4. Bulk Up

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.6%
  • Rated 1500+0.48%
  • Rated 1630+0.07%
  • Rated 1760+0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.07%

Moves

  • Drain Punch100%
  • Bullet Punch100%
  • Ice Punch98.4%
  • Bulk Up98.4%
  • Mach Punch1.3%
  • Swords Dance1.2%
  • Thunder Punch0.4%
  • Rapid Spin0.3%
  • Knock Off0%
  • Facade0%

Items

  • Punching Glove99.6%
  • Assault Vest0.3%
  • Choice Band0.1%
  • Leftovers0%
  • Lum Berry0%
  • Choice Scarf0%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe81.3%
  • Adamant 156 HP / 252 Atk / 100 SpD18.1%
  • Adamant 104 HP / 188 Atk / 64 Def / 56 SpD0.3%
  • Adamant 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 SpD0.2%
  • Adamant 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 SpD0.1%

Tera types

  • Steel81.3%
  • Fighting18.3%
  • Electric0.4%
  • Dark0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0236TyrogueFighting
    1. Level 20 if Atk > Def#0106HitmonleeFighting
    2. Level 20 if Atk < Def#0107HitmonchanFighting
    3. Level 20 if Atk = Def#0237HitmontopFighting

Moves

Level up 19

EvoDrain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10
1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10
1FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4Mach PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingPhys40100%30
8Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30
12DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
16Bullet PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.SteelPhys40100%30
21Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15
24Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
24Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
24Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
28AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
32Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20
36Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
40CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20
44Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM / HM / TR 52

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10
TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15
TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 7

EggBullet PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.SteelPhys40100%30
EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20
EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
EggHigh Jump KickIf the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.FightingPhys13090%10
EggMach PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingPhys40100%30
EggRapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40
EggVacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

Pokédex entries

Category
Punching Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Urban
Pal Park area
Mountain
Kanto#107Original Johto#145Updated Johto#147Let’s Go Kanto#107Galar#109Blueberry#094
  1. Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall like a drill.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
  2. 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.

    Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  3. The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  4. The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train.

    FireRed · Y
  5. 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.

    Emerald
  6. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire
  7. To increase the strength of all its punch moves, it spins its arms just before making contact.

    Crystal
  8. Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.

    Silver · SoulSilver · Sword
  9. Its punches slice the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.

    Gold · HeartGold · Shield
  10. Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall in the same way as a drill.

    Yellow
  11. While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese
エビワラー
Japanese (romaji)
Ebiwalar
Korean
홍수몬
Chinese (Traditional)
快拳郎
Chinese (Simplified)
快拳郎
French
Tygnon
German
Nockchan
Spanish
Hitmonchan
Italian
Hitmonchan

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
159
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Human-Like
Gender
♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Green 1 area
  • Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Red 1 area
  • Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 5 areas
  • Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword 3 areas
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
  • Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30
  • Victory Road 1 (3F)Rare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 41–46
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
  • Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30
  • Victory Road 1 (3F)Rare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 41–46
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle 3FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 38
LeafGreen 1 area
  • Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 25
FireRed 1 area
  • Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Yellow 1 area
  • Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Blue 1 area
  • Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Red 1 area
  • Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30