Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Hitmonchan's spread. It leans physical with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
Its punches slice the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
Hitmonchan Weakness
Hitmonchan's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Hitmonchan's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x50-59% Psybeam 2x54-64% Confusion 2x39-48% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x68-80% Peck 2x39-48% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Woobat builds →Psycho Cut 2x50-59% Air Cutter 2x39-48% Confusion 2x36-43% Gust 2x27-32% | ||
Natu Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Natu builds →Peck 2x30-38% Stored Power 2x18-21% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x46-55% Psybeam 2x51-60% Confusion 2x38-46% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x62-74% Peck 2x38-46% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x58-69% Psybeam 2x35-43% Confusion 2x28-34% Gust 2x34-42% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x62-74% Peck 2x38-46% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x46-54% Psybeam 2x49-58% Confusion 2x39-46% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x60-71% Peck 2x39-46% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x92-108%KO Extrasensory 2x39-47% Air Slash 2x56-67% Confusion 2x25-31% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x60-71% Psybeam 2x35-42% Confusion 2x28-33% Gust 2x35-42% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x66-77% Psycho Cut 2x43-52% Psybeam 2x46-55% Confusion 2x38-45% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x87-103%KO Drill Peck 2x78-94% Pluck 2x60-71% Peck 2x35-42% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x92-110%KO Bounce 2x87-103%KO Wing Attack 2x62-74% Aerial Ace 2x62-74% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x66-77% Air Slash 2x66-77% Psycho Cut 2x52-61% Psybeam 2x57-68% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x65-77% Psycho Cut 2x44-53% Psybeam 2x49-59% Confusion 2x39-46% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x92-108%KO Drill Peck 2x81-96% Pluck 2x63-74% Peck 2x36-43% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x94-111%KO Bounce 2x89-105%KO Wing Attack 2x65-77% Aerial Ace 2x65-77% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Drifloon builds →Acrobatics 2x39-46% Gust 2x26-31% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x64-76% Psycho Cut 2x42-50% Psybeam 2x48-56% Confusion 2x36-42% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x80-95% Acrobatics 2x52-62% Gust 2x33-39% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Claydol builds →Extrasensory 2x50-59% Psybeam 2x42-50% Confusion 2x33-39% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x54-64% Confusion 2x36-42% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x64-76% Psycho Cut 2x43-51% Psybeam 2x48-57% Confusion 2x36-43% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x82-97% Acrobatics 2x52-62% Gust 2x32-38% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Claydol builds →Extrasensory 2x52-62% Psybeam 2x43-51% Confusion 2x34-41% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x57-68% Confusion 2x36-43% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x91-108%KO Fly 2x59-70% Air Slash 2x76-90% Draining Kiss 2x51-60% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x98-115%KO Psychic 2x93-110%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x83-98% Psybeam 2x68-80% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x85-100%KO Acrobatics 2x53-63% Gust 2x33-40% | ||
Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Noivern builds →Fly 2x76-90% Air Slash 2x63-75% Wing Attack 2x53-63% Air Cutter 2x51-60% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela's Air Slash hits Hitmonchan for 49-57%. Clefable's Moonblast hits Hitmonchan for 40-48%.
Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower19-23% Air Slash 2x49-57% | ||
Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x40-48% Knock Off6-8% | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Slowking builds →Scald17-21% | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x60-71% Psychic 2x68-80% | ||
Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz63-75% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Out of 3 evolutions from Tyrogue, Hitmonchan comes from the level-up path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Tyrogue to get eggs. Both Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee hit 455 total stats from Tyrogue. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Hitmonchan to get Tyrogue eggs (with patience) using 52 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Feint and 5 more.
Sword & Shield Hitmonchan Best Moveset
Bulk and offense in one package. Hitmonchan runs Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Drain Punch. Max HP and Attack EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Hitmonchan best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Bullet Punch and Counter on Hitmonchan. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and High Jump Kick, they expand what Hitmonchan can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hitmonchan in Sword & Shield
moderate rates across 1 encounter spots for Hitmonchan. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Hitmonchan in Sword & Shield
The path to Hitmonchan starts with Tyrogue at Lv. 7-47 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TyrogueRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave5%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyRainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyRainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyNormal WeatherRoute 3ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest2%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest2%EarlyOvercastStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water2%LateOvercastGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water2%LateOvercast
Step 2Hitmonchan ✓Dusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-475%LateOvercastor evolve from Tyrogue (Step 1)
Hitmonchan Guide
In Sword & Shield, Hitmonchan works as an attacker with 455 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. Drain Punch with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Alakazam (Psychic), and Clefable (Fairy) when using Hitmonchan. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. That's the one you want on Hitmonchan. Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Iron Fist works too if your team needs something different.
Hitmonchan is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 76 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
In Sword & Shield, run Drain Punch, Thunderpunch, Bullet Punch, and Poweruppunch on Hitmonchan. Drain Punch is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Hitmonchan appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Hitmonchan have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
