Hitmonchan Pokemon GO — 3-Star Raids Raid, Catch CP 1,295-1,365

Q: Is Hitmonchan good in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 2,636 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Hitmonchan in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Hitmonchan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan is a Fighting-type Pokemon weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Hitmonchan, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Hitmonchan resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves.

Q: What is Hitmonchan's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan's maximum CP is 2,636 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 2,332 at level 40. Its base stats are 193 Attack, 197 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 527. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Hitmonchan?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Hitmonchan has 1332 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1665 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,636 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Hitmonchan showing 1332 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Is Shadow Hitmonchan better than regular Hitmonchan?

Shadow Hitmonchan deals 20% more damage than its regular counterpart but also takes 20% more damage. For raids, Shadow Hitmonchan is generally the better investment due to higher DPS output. For PvP, it depends on the specific matchups — the extra damage taken can be a significant drawback in extended battles. Shadow Hitmonchan comes with Frustration, which should be replaced using a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event.

Q: How do you get Hitmonchan in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a 3-Star Raids raid boss, rescuing Shadow Hitmonchan from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Hitmonchan as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Hitmonchan be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Hitmonchan availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Counter Close Combat

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Hitmonchan takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 193

Defense 197

Stamina 137

Stat total: 527
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,332 CP

Editor's notes

Hitmonchan is a Fighting-type Pokémon (#107, Generation 1) that caps at 2,636 CP at level 50, built on 193/197/137 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Fairy, Flying and Psychic and resists Bug, Dark and Rock — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Hitmonchan is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Hitmonchan moves

3 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bullet Punch	Steel	10	11	1.0s	10	11
Counter Best STAB	Fighting	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Rock Smash STAB Elite	Fighting	17	12	1.5s	11.3	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Close Combat Best STAB	Fighting	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Fire Punch	Fire	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Ice Punch	Ice	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Power Up Punch STAB	Fighting	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Thunder Punch	Electric	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Brick Break STAB Elite	Fighting	40	33	1.5s	26.7	1.21

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bullet Punch	Steel	7	7	1	7.00	7.00
Counter	Fighting	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Rock Smash	Fighting	9	7	2	4.50	3.50

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Close Combat	Fighting	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Fire Punch	Fire	60	40	1.50	—
Ice Punch	Ice	60	40	1.50	—
Power Up Punch	Fighting	20	35	0.57	Buff / debuff
Thunder Punch	Electric	60	40	1.50	—
Brick Break	Fighting	50	40	1.25	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Bullet Punch builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Brick Break is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Tyrogue

25 Candy

Hitmonlee 25 Candy

Hitmonchan 25 Candy

Hitmontop

Family

Tyrogue

Hitmonlee

Hitmonchan This page

Hitmontop

Shadow forms Shadow Hitmonlee Shadow Hitmonchan Shadow Hitmontop

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: 3-Star
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Hitmonchan raid guide

Best counters against Hitmonchan

1

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 35.6DPS 631TDO 2

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 34.0DPS 559TDO 3

Mega RayquazaMega Air SlashHurricane 31.7DPS 825TDO 4

Shadow Tornadus (Therian)Shadow GustBleakwind Storm 30.7DPS 495TDO 5

Shadow AlakazamShadow ConfusionPsychic 30.6DPS 338TDO 6

Mega GardevoirMega ConfusionPsychic 30.6DPS 643TDO

Counters carrying Fairy, Flying, Psychic moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

How to get Hitmonchan

Evolve from: Tyrogue · 25 Candy
Raids: 3-Star raid boss
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Hitmonchan knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	57	2,015
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	57	2,182
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,295	1,365
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,611	1,699
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,295	1,365
Research Encounter	Lv 15	979	1,032
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,295	1,365

Is Hitmonchan good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Hitmonchan has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Bulk-leaning spread (197 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Shadow Hitmonchan deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	32
Lv 2	103
Lv 3	173
Lv 4	244
Lv 5	314
Lv 6	384
Lv 7	455
Lv 8	525
Lv 9	596
Lv 10	666
Lv 11	733
Lv 12	799
Lv 13	866

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	932
Lv 15	999
Lv 16	1,066
Lv 17	1,132
Lv 18	1,199
Lv 19	1,265
Lv 20	1,332
Lv 21	1,399
Lv 22	1,465
Lv 23	1,532
Lv 24	1,599
Lv 25	1,665
Lv 26	1,732

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,799
Lv 28	1,865
Lv 29	1,932
Lv 30	1,999
Lv 31	2,032
Lv 32	2,065
Lv 33	2,098
Lv 34	2,132
Lv 35	2,165
Lv 36	2,198
Lv 37	2,232
Lv 38	2,265
Lv 39	2,298

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,332
Lv 41	2,361
Lv 42	2,391
Lv 43	2,421
Lv 44	2,451
Lv 45	2,481
Lv 46	2,512
Lv 47	2,543
Lv 48	2,574
Lv 49	2,605
Lv 50	2,636

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0107
Height: 1.40 m
Weight: 50.20 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0107_POKEMON_HITMONCHAN

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Hitmonchan in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Close Combat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Hitmonchan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.

What is Hitmonchan's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan reaches 2,636 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,332 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Hitmonchan?

A perfect 15/15/15 Hitmonchan shows 1,332 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,665 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

Is Shadow Hitmonchan better than regular Hitmonchan?

Shadow Hitmonchan deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.

How do you get Hitmonchan in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Tyrogue (25 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.

Can Hitmonchan be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Hitmonchan depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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