Hitmonchan Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,636, Base Stats & Moveset

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

Hitmonchan's best moveset is Counter with Close Combat. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

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

Hitmonchan reaches 2,636 CP at level 50 and 2,332 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Hitmonchan?

A 15/15/15 Hitmonchan shows 1,332 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,665 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 999 CP.

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

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

Not in raids

Status: Hitmonchan is not in the current raid rotation

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.

How to get Hitmonchan

Evolve from: Tyrogue · 25 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Hitmonchan arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

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

Hitmonchan in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event	10 Mar 2026	Wild spawn	Yes

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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

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 with Close Combat. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Hitmonchan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock.

What is Hitmonchan's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Hitmonchan reaches 2,636 CP at level 50 and 2,332 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Hitmonchan?

A 15/15/15 Hitmonchan shows 1,332 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,665 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 999 CP.

How do you get Hitmonchan in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Tyrogue (25 Candy). Its most recent event was Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event (March 2026).

Can Hitmonchan be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Hitmonchan is in the game. It could be shiny in Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event (March 2026).

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