Hitmonchan
#107 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Hitmonchan
The best moves for Hitmonchan are Counter and Close Combat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Bullet Punch and Close Combat deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Hitmonlee family. Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue for 25 Candy.
Game images
Hitmonchan, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Hitmonchan is a Fighting Pokémon which evolves from Tyrogue. It is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. Hitmonchan's best moveset is Counter & Close Combat and it has a Max CP of 2,636.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Counter | 13 | 15.6 |
| Rock Smash Elite TM | 17 | 13.6 |
| Bullet Punch | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power-Up Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Ice Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Fire Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Brick Break Elite TM | 40 | 3 | 1.45 |
| Close Combat | 105 | 1 | 1.26 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Knuckle from Counter, Rock Smash | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Steelspike from Bullet Punch | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Counters & Raids
What counters Hitmonchan?
Hitmonchan is weak to , Psychic and Fairy moves.
- 1 0.52
- 2 0.62
- 3 0.63
- 4 0.63
- 5 0.64
- 6 0.64
- 7 0.67
- 8 0.67
- 9 0.68
- 10 0.69
The best counter to Hitmonchan is Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, followed by Moltres (Shadow), Deoxys (Normal Forme) and Rayquaza. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+.
The top Hitmonchan counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Hitmonchan's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
193 |
| Defense |
|
197 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
| Level 50 | 127 |
Average size
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 50.2 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 5,000 |
| Candy | 5 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
999 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,332 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,999 |
|
Level 40 |
2,332 |
|
Level 50 |
2,636 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,665 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,165 |



