Hitmonchan is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from a high-defense Tyrogue after being fed 25 candies. Hitmonchan is one of the final evolutions of Tyrogue, the others being Hitmonlee and Hitmontop.
Pokédex description
Punching Pokémon
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.
- Hitmonchan's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
9 (10)
12 (13)
Charged attacks
100 (43)
55 (25)
50 (26)
50 (25)
45 (25)
Attack availability
- Counter, Close Combat: added on February 16th, 2017
- Power-Up Punch: added on March 5th, 2019
- Rock Smash, Brick Break: removed on February 16th, 2017
Evolution family
Hitmonchan is part of a four-member family.
Availability
- Hitmonchan was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Hitmonchan was released at the start of Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto on February 20th, 2021.
- Shadow form of Hitmonchan was released on September 5th, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
1,999 2,165 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
1,332 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
Raid Battles |
1,332 1,665 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 7,418
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
999 | Field Research: Catch 7 Fighting-type Pokémon: Mythic Blade Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each: 2022 Jun Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts: 2021 Jun Catch 6 Fighting-type Pokémon: Rivals' Week Win in the GO Battle League: 2021 Feb Trade a Pokémon: 2020 Aug Make 2 Excellent Throws in a row: Battle Showdown 2019 Special Research/Timed Research: Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto - 6th part: Take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon |
Team GO Rocket |
525 866 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: Since 2022 Nov 14 2021 Nov 9 - 2022 Apr 2 2021 Feb 2 - May 18 2019 Sep 5 - 2020 Oct 12 |
Gallery
Trivia
- Hitmonchan along with Hitmonlee had its own Candy prior to the release of Johto-region Pokémon.
- Hitmonchan was one of the few Pokémon with four possible Charged Attacks before Trainer Battle update. Three was usually the maximum.
- Hitmonchan is a tier 1 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 3 before.
External links
- Hitmonchan page, on the official Pokédex website
- Hitmonchan article, on Bulbapedia
- Hitmonchan article, on the Pokémon Wiki