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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. In-between the tunic and kilt is a small, black area.

As its appearance suggests, Hitmonchan specializes in punching. It is able to 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. By punching with a corkscrew motion, it is even capable of drilling through concrete. Even a light gaze 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. Hitmonchan is the only known Pokémon capable of learning Mach Punch and Vacuum Wave in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

In the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

In The Punchy Pokémon, Anthony entered a Hitmonchan in the P1 Grand Prix. However, 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 Pokémon show about a boxing match between his character and a glove-wearing Machoke.

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 defeated 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 JN034, Goh received a Hitmonchan from the Karate Master.

Minor appearances

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

In Riddle Me This, a Hitmonchan was in an exercise Gym 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 a Pokémon breeding competition.

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. He reappeared in a flashback in Shocks and Bonds.

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!.

Multiple Hitmonchan will appear in JN034, at the Fighting Dojo. One of them was used by the Karate Master to battle Bea, only to be defeated. Bea's Hitmonchan was also seen in a fantasy.

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.

In Pokémon Origins

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

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

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



In the manga

In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Monlee

Starting in Punching Poliwrath, Bruno has a Hitmonchan that is capable of using Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, and Ice Punch at a high caliber. Bruno remarks that Hitmonchan is like having three Pokémon in one.

In Slugging Out with Slugma, Crystal has a Hitmonchan nicknamed Monlee in her capture team. He is capable of blindingly fast punching attacks. In Lively Larvitar, the origin of Crystal's Hitmonchan is revealed: he, along with Crystal's Natu, Parasect, and Cubone, were wild Pokémon living in Mt. Mortar and had fought with a local Arcanine that had gone berserk from a severe eye injury. Hitmonchan became Crystal's arms while hers were being healed.

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 caught by Crystal and lent to Emerald for his Battle Pike challenge.

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.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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!!.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Hitmonchan appeared in GDZ21.

A Hitmonchan appeared in GDZ51.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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!!.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

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

A Hitmonchan appeared in Pokémon New Year.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

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

In the TCG

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

In-game events

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, 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

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Sw Sh IoA Coaching Fighting Status — —% 10 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonchan

indicates a move that gets when used by Hitmonchan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hitmonchan

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hitmonchan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

indicates a move that gets when used by Hitmonchan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hitmonchan

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

Evolution

Sprites

Trivia

Hitmonchan learns the most increased-priority moves by leveling up out of all Pokémon, with six.

Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee are the only Pokémon not previously related through an evolutionary family that later gained a shared pre-evolved form.

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.

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 a combination of hit, monster, and Chan (a reference to Jackie Chan).[1] The name is also related to Tyrogue's other evolutions, Hitmonlee and Hitmontop.

Ebiwalar is derived from the Japanese world champion boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara.

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