Type matchups
Damage Hitmonchan takes from each attacking type.
As a Fighting type, Hitmonchan has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 30 other Pokémon share the Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 79
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 110
- Speed
- 76
- Total
- 455
Hitmonchan has a base stat total of 455, higher than 46% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (110). With Attack (105) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 76 is middling (faster than 59% of Pokémon). With 50 HP, 79 Defense and 110 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Hitmonchan can have the abilities Keen Eye, Iron Fist and Inner Focus.
How to beat Hitmonchan
Hitmonchan takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Lunala hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Hitmonchan's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Hitmonchan's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Hitmonchan's Fighting moves.
Evolution
Hitmonchan is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Tyrogue → Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan or Hitmontop), evolving from Tyrogue.
Best counters to Hitmonchan
Other Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Hitmonchan weak to?
As a Fighting type, Hitmonchan takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Hitmonchan resistant to?
Hitmonchan resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Hitmonchan?
Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Hitmonchan with super-effective attacks.