* Hitmonchan learns the most increased-priority moves by leveling up out of all Pokémon, with six.
* Hitmonchan learns the most increased-priority moves by leveling up out of all Pokémon, with six.
* Hitmonchan and {{p|Hitmonlee}} are the only Pokémon not previously related through an evolution family that later gained a shared {{p|Tyrogue|pre-evolution}}.
* Hitmonchan and {{p|Hitmonlee}} are the only Pokémon not previously related through an evolution family that later gained a shared {{p|Tyrogue|pre-evolution}}.
* Hitmonchan is based on Jackie Chan.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Hitmonchan may be a personification of {{wp|boxing}}. The colors of Hitmonchan's gloves in its normal and {{Shiny}} colorations are a reference to the red corner and blue corner in boxing. Its {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}}, [[Generation V]], and {{pkmn|X and Y|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.
Hitmonchan may be a personification of {{wp|boxing}}. The colors of Hitmonchan's gloves in its normal and {{Shiny}} colorations are a reference to the red corner and blue corner in boxing. Its {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}}, [[Generation V]], and {{pkmn|X and Y|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.
Hitmonchan is a tan, humanoid Pokémon that is exclusively male. There are five blunt protrusions on top of its head, and it has extensions 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. As this appearance suggests, Hitmonchan specializes in punching. It is able to throw punches too quick to be seen with the naked eye. By punching with a corkscrew motion, it is even capable of drilling through concrete. 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.
Another classic replay of the Hitmonlee versus Hitmonchan battle was performed in Pasta La Vista. A Trainer named Kyle owned a Hitmonchan that was used in battle to decide the fate of his father's fighting dojo.
Crystal is later seen with a Hitmonchan nicknamed Monlee which he first appeared in Slugging Out with Slugma, in her capture team, who 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 they were being healed arms.
A Hitmonchan statue was seen in Cianwood City Gym in Scrappy Skarmory.
A 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.
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.
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 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 evolution family that later gained a shared pre-evolution.
Origin
Hitmonchan may be a personification of boxing. The colors of Hitmonchan's gloves in its normal and Shiny colorations are 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). 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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