Shadow Hitmonchan
Fighting-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 527.
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 Shadow Hitmonchan takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- 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
Shadow 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
Family
How to get Shadow Hitmonchan
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Hitmonchan knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- 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 |
Is Shadow Hitmonchan good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 50.20 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0107_POKEMON_HITMONCHAN_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Hitmonchan in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hitmonchan's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Close Combat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Hitmonchan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hitmonchan takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Hitmonchan's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Hitmonchan?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Hitmonchan in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hitmonchan spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Hitmonchan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.