Hitmonchan

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Hitmonchan (エビワラー Ebiwalar)
Artwork		General
		National Dex:	#107
		Evolves From:	Tyrogue
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:	$Hit-Mon-Chan$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	50	Species:	Punching Pokémon
Attack:	105	Type(s):	Fighting
Defense:	79	Height:	4'07"
Special Atk:	35	Weight:	110.7 lbs
Special Def:	110	Abilities:	Keen Eye Iron Fist Inner Focus (Dream World)
Speed:	76	Pokédex Color:	Brown
Stat Total:	455	Gender:	0% ♀/ 100% ♂
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Hitmonchan (Japanese: エビワラー Ebiwalar) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

Appearance

Hitmonchan's appearance is very similar to a human, when compared to other Pokémon. The color of its skin is a light brown color. It wears a purple skirt and bright red boxing gloves. It's feet are also a purple colour, giving it the appearance that it is wearing shoes. It's enlarged shoulders appear as large shoulder pads. The very top of its head is separated into five sections, and its face has visible eyes and a mouth but no nose.

Special Abilities

Hitmonchan can have one of two abilities, Keen Eye or Iron Fist. Keen Eye is an ability that will prevent any accuracy loss. Iron Fist is an ability that powers up any punch move by 20%.

Hitmonchan utilize punching moves to the fullest, far more than any other Pokémon. Its punches can be so quick that it is possible that they are not able to be seen. Hitmonchan can learn all three elemental punches which are strong against elemental Pokémon that are weak against them.

In Anime

Anthony's Hitmonchan in the Anime

Hitmonchan first appeared in the anime episode The Punchy Pokémon, where it was entered into a fighting tournament under the owner ship of a trainer named Anthony.

Evolution

Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue at level 20 only when its Attack stat is lower than its Defense Stat.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location
Red/Blue	Saffron City
Yellow	Saffron City
Gold/Silver	Evolve Tyrogue
Crystal	Evolve Tyrogue
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade
Emerald	Trade
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Fighting Dojo in Saffron City
Diamond/ Pearl	Evolve Tyrogue
Platinum	Evolve Tyrogue
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Evolve Tyrogue
Black/White	Evolve Tyrogue

Pokédex Entries

Red	Blue
While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
Yellow
Punches in corkscrew fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall in the same way as a drill.
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.
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.
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
Its punches slice through the air. However, it seems to need a short break after fighting for three minutes.
SoulSilver
Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight graze could cause a burn.
Black
The arm-twisting it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
White
The arm-twisting it throws pulverize even concrete. It rests after three minutes of fighting.
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Origins

Hitmonchan's English name is derived from the words "Hit", "Monster" and the last name of film star Jackie Chan, the same as how Hitmonlee is derived the same first two words and the last name of Bruce Lee.

It's Japanese name, Ebiwalar, is derived from the world champion boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara.

Its Dex number, 107, is a reference to Little Mac's weight (107 lb)

Trivia

• Hitmonchan's shiny and regular color boxing gloves resemble the traditional boxing gloves colors.
• Hitmonchan's name is a reference to Jackie Chan.

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Azurilland Pokédex

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