About Hitmonchan
Hitmonchan (Pokédex #0107) is a Fighting-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Punching Pokémon. While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
As a Fighting-type POKEMON, Hitmonchan has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy moves. It resists Bug, Rock, Dark moves, taking only half damage from them.
Hitmonchan's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 455 (solid). Full distribution: HP 50 · ATK 105 · DEF 79 · SP.ATK 35 · SP.DEF 110 · SPD 76. Its standout stat is SP.DEF (110), which makes it best suited for special defense roles. Its abilities are Keen eye, Iron fist, Inner focus, with Inner focus as its hidden ability.
Hitmonchan stands 1.4 m (55") tall and weighs 50.2 kg (110.7 lbs). It is typically found in Urban environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Humanshape.
Hitmonchan is part of the Tyrogue → Hitmonlee → Hitmonchan → Hitmontop evolution line (4-stage). Hitmonchan is a middle-stage evolution.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Tyrogue, Hitmonlee, and Hitmontop. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
