Hitmonchan (Pokémon)

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Hitmonchan エビワラー Ebiwalar #107
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fighting ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Punching Pokémon
Abilities Keen Eye or Iron Fist Iron Fist Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #107 Johto #145 Hoenn #275 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4'07" Imperial 1.4 m Metric 4'07"/1.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 110.7 lbs. Imperial 50.2 kg Metric 110.7 lbs./50.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 100% male
Breeding Humanshape group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 140 Battle Exp.: 1401*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Hitmonchan (Japanese: エビワラー Ebiwalar) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

He evolves from Tyrogue starting at level 20 when Tyrogue's Defense is higher than his Attack.

Biology

Physiology

Hitmonchan is a tan colored, human-shaped Pokémon. He wears a light purple tunic with a skirt and has red boxing gloves over his fists. His enlarged shoulders give the appearance of shoulder pads. It also possesses a pain of purple shoes which resemble those of a boxer. Unlike his parallel evolution, Hitmonlee, he has a mouth and a visible separation between body and head.

Gender differences

Hitmonchan is a male-only species with no female counterpart.

Special abilities

Hitmonchan's most notable ability is his wide versatility in boxing--his major attacks are almost all punches, making use of the boxing gloves that protect his fists.

Hitmonchan are well-known for their capability of lightning-fast punches, faster than bullet trains, that are impossible to be seen by the naked human eye. When doing this, it sometimes appears as if Hitmonchan is standing still, as the assault is too fast to be seen.

Although they have an extremely well-developed talent in quick, light blows, Hitmonchan can also throw power-packed punches. By punching in corkscrew fashion, they are able to punch through solid concrete in the same way as a drill.

Before making contact with a target, Hitmonchan will spin his arms to increase the power of his attacks. Both his speed and power punches slice the air, and are launched at such a high speed, just a slight graze by one can cause a burn.

Behavior

It is widely said that Hitmonchan possesses the spirit of a professional boxer working towards the world championship. With an indomitable spirit pushing him to work harder, he never gives up, especially in the face of adversity. However, he usually needs a short break after each fight he takes part in.

Hitmonchan are known to casually practice and hone their abilities by launching unseen volleys of punches. Since they aren't normally found in the wild, it can be hard to determine their behavior without a Trainer's influence. When under the possession of a Trainer, however, a Hitmonchan will eventually take after the person, as most Pokémon do; he may become a hard worker, striving to become better, or he might fight for bad purposes without question.

Habitat

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Urban Pokémon

Hitmonchan are extremely rare in the wild, and have virtually never been seen. He is an urban species that would typically be found near cities or suburbs rather than in forests. But, some Hitmonchan have been known to train in the mountains or at facilities made for such work, such as an abandoned fighting dojo.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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Hitmonchan in the anime

Hitmonchan's first appearance was in The Punchy Pokémon under a Trainer named Anthony. He was entered in the P1 Grand Prix, but ended up losing to a Hitmonlee stolen by Team Rocket because the match was sabotaged.

In Showdown at Dark City, he was one of the Pokémon owned by a Yas Gym Trainer.

In Riddle Me This, Hitmonchan was one of the Pokémon shown in an exercise gym. Team Rocket tried to steal the group of Template:Type2 Pokémon, but were stopped by Ash and his friends.

During The Lost Lapras, one was owned by an obnoxious Trainer that used him to attack a beached Lapras.

In Stage Fight, Hitmonchan was a major performer in a Pokémon show, where the plot was around a boxing match between him and a glove-wearing Machoke.

Rudy had a Hitmonchan in Misty Meets Her Match.

In Chikorita's Big Upset, one was part of a group of Template:Type2 Pokémon that roamed the streets of the city as a gang.

Two Hits and a Miss featured a fighting-type dojo where one of the many Pokémon was a Hitmonchan.

In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, Karate King Kiyo owned one and fought alongside him to break a rolling boulder. He later used Hitmonchan in battle to attempt to capture a wild Tyrogue.

In Gotta Catch Ya Later, one was used in battle by one of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers.

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.

In the manga

Bruno has a Hitmonchan in Pokémon Special, which is capable of using Fire Punch, ThunderPunch and Ice Punch at high caliber. Bruno remarks that Hitmonchan is like having three Pokémon in one.

Crystal is later seen with a Hitmonchan in her capture team, who is capable of blindingly fast punching attacks.

In the TCG

Main article: Hitmonchan (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see. Blue Yellow Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall in the same way as a drill. Stadium Adept at punching invisibly quick at bullet-train speed. It takes a break every three minutes as it moves around.
Generation II Gold Its punches slice through the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes. Silver Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn. Crystal To increase the strength of all its punch moves, it spins its arms just before making contact. Stadium 2 Its punches slice through the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train. LeafGreen While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
Generation IV Diamond The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. Pearl The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. Platinum The arm-twisting punches it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue One Saffron City Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow One Saffron City
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Tyrogue Crystal None Evolve Tyrogue
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen One Saffron City Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Tyrogue Platinum None Evolve Tyrogue HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Stadium	Gym Leader Castle
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 17 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Tyrogue
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F)

Held items

Game	Items
Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Bitter Berry (trade from Generation I)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 79		75 - 144	146 - 282
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 76		72 - 140	141 - 276
Total: 455	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 35.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 38+	Purified moves
Shadow Down	File:Box xd 107.png	Helping Hand	Normal
Shadow Rush		Sky Uppercut	Fighting
--		Mind Reader	Normal
--		Mega Punch	Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Hitmonchan images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Hitmonchan learns the most first-priority moves by level up out of any Pokémon--3 out of the 7.
• Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan are the only Pokémon that weren't previously related through an evolution family to later gain a shared pre-evolution.
• Hitmonchan is one of the few Kanto natives whose Ruby and Sapphire sprite is exactly the same as his FireRed and LeafGreen sprite.
• Boxing is a mostly offensive sport, but Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonchan when the Defense stat is higher than the Attack stat.
• In Generation II sprites, his "hair" is flat and compact, not spread out and varying lengths, as it appears in other generations' sprites.
• Hitmonchan's shiny sprite references the traditional boxing colours, referring to the red corner and the blue corner. This means that a battle between a normal Hitmonchan and a shiny Hitmonchan would be somewhat akin to a real boxing match.

Origin

He may be a personification of boxing, a fighting style and sport that focuses on punching.

Name origin

Hitmonchan's name can be broken down into hit, monster and Chan - as in Jackie Chan; perhaps meaning "The monster that hits like Jackie Chan". His name is similar to his two parallel evolutions, Hitmonlee and Hitmontop. His Japanese name is from world champion boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara.

In other languages

• German: Nockchan - Likely from knock and Chan, as in Jackie.
• French: Tygnon - Ty is for Mike Tyson, and gnon (thump).
• Korean: 홍수몬 Hongsumon

Notes

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