Hitmonchanin Pokémon Polished Crystal

fighting

Pokédex Entry

Punching Pokémon

To increase the strength of all its punch moves, it spins its arms just before making contact.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fighting

Dex

#158 Johto Dex · #107 National

Abilities

Keen Eye(Primary)

Prevents foes from lowering accuracy.

Iron Fist(Secondary)

Boosts power of punching moves.

Inner Focus(Hidden)

Protects it from flinching. Also prevents Intimidate.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

humanshape

Hatch Rate

Medium Slow (25 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

140

EV Yield

2 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

flying ×2psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dark ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Tyrogue

Base form

→

Hitmonchan

Level up Tyrogue at Lv. 20 with Attack < Defense (or Atk IV < Def IV if EVs off - use Judge Machine if needed)

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How to Obtain

Hitmonchan has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve tyrogue to get one.

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Hitmonchan.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Dizzy PunchDizzy Punch	normal		PWR70	ACC100	PP10
Dizzy PunchDizzy Punch	An attack that may confuse the foe.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Bulk UpLevel: 1Bulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	Bulk UpLevel: 1Bulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
6	AgilityLevel: 6Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
6	AgilityLevel: 6Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
11	PursuitLevel: 11Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
11	PursuitLevel: 11Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
13	Mach PunchLevel: 13Mach Punch	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
13	Mach PunchLevel: 13Mach Punch	A fast punch that always goes first.
17	Bullet PunchLevel: 17Bullet Punch	steel	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
17	Bullet PunchLevel: 17Bullet Punch	A tough punch that always goes first.
21	Aerial AceLevel: 21Aerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
21	Aerial AceLevel: 21Aerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
26	Seismic TossLevel: 26Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
26	Seismic TossLevel: 26Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
31	ForesightLevel: 31Foresight	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
31	ForesightLevel: 31Foresight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
36	ThunderpunchLevel: 36Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
36	ThunderpunchLevel: 36Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
36	Ice PunchLevel: 36Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
36	Ice PunchLevel: 36Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
36	Fire PunchLevel: 36Fire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
36	Fire PunchLevel: 36Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
41	Focus EnergyLevel: 41Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
41	Focus EnergyLevel: 41Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
46	DynamicpunchLevel: 46Dynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5
46	DynamicpunchLevel: 46Dynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
51	ProtectLevel: 51Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
51	ProtectLevel: 51Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
56	Focus BlastLevel: 56Focus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5
56	Focus BlastLevel: 56Focus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
61	CounterLevel: 61Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
61	CounterLevel: 61Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
66	Close CombatLevel: 66Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
66	Close CombatLevel: 66Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (2)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Hitmonchan cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
1	TackleLevel: 1(Tyrogue · Level 1)Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35	Tyrogue · Level 1
1	TackleLevel: 1(Tyrogue · Level 1)Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	RageLevel: 1(Tyrogue · Level 1)Rage	normal	PWR20	ACC100	PP20	Tyrogue · Level 1
1	RageLevel: 1(Tyrogue · Level 1)Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.

Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	steel	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	A tough punch that always goes first.
Hi Jump KickHi Jump Kick	fighting	PWR130	ACC90	PP10
Hi Jump KickHi Jump Kick	May miss and hurt the user.
Mach PunchMach Punch	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Mach PunchMach Punch	A fast punch that always goes first.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP20
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM60TM60
Drain PunchDrain Punch	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Hitmonchan. Use these types to counter it effectively.

flying2×psychic2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Hitmonchan resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

bug0.5×rock0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Hitmonchan, either offensively or defensively.

Hitmonchanin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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