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.
The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train.
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 |
In X & Y, Clefable's Moonblast hits Hitmonchan for 40-47%. Latios deals 70-82% with Psyshock.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x40-47% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave17-20% Thunderbolt24-29% | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Latios builds →Draco Meteor56-66% Psyshock 2x70-82% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLife Orb NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Hitmonchan View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz57-66% | ||
X & Y 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Bullet Punch, Counter and 9 more.
X & Y 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 Defense EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Hitmonchan best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Rapid Spin
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Agility
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Ally Switch and Bullet Punch 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Hitmonchan in X & Y
No wild encounters for Hitmonchan in X & Y. Bring Tyrogue over from Gold, Crystal, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Hitmonchan Guide
In X & Y, Hitmonchan works as a setup sweeper with 455 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. Drain Punch with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 leaning toward the physical side (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 setup sweeper role.
In X & Y, run Drain Punch, Bullet Punch, Rapid Spin, and Fakeout on Hitmonchan. Drain Punch is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the setup sweeper 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