3-Star raid Shiny available Fighting

Hitmonchan Raid Guide

Weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Hitmonchan.

Boosted in Cloudy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,365
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
1,699
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
2+
Min 1 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
35.6
Shadow Mewtwo
Hitmonchan

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Hitmonchan. Tap a row for full stats.

1
Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow Mewtwo ConfusionPsystrike 35.6DPS 631TDO 2
Mega Alakazam
Mega Alakazam ConfusionPsychic 34.0DPS 559TDO 3
Mega Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza Air SlashHurricane 31.7DPS 825TDO 4
Shadow Tornadus (Therian)
Shadow Tornadus (Therian) GustBleakwind Storm 30.7DPS 495TDO 5
Shadow Alakazam
Shadow Alakazam ConfusionPsychic 30.6DPS 338TDO 6
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gardevoir ConfusionPsychic 30.6DPS 643TDO 7
Mega Gallade
Mega Gallade ConfusionPsychic 30.6DPS 646TDO 8
Shadow Articuno (Galarian)
Shadow Articuno (Galarian) ConfusionFly 30.5DPS 564TDO 9
Shadow Toucannon
Shadow Toucannon PeckBeak Blast 30.4DPS 383TDO 10
Shadow Moltres
Shadow Moltres Wing AttackFly 29.7DPS 505TDO 11
Mewtwo
Mewtwo ConfusionPsystrike 29.5DPS 628TDO 12
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Zen HeadbuttCrush Grip 29.5DPS 621TDO 13
Mega Pidgeot
Mega Pidgeot GustBrave Bird 29.4DPS 548TDO 14
Shadow Staraptor
Shadow Staraptor GustBrave Bird 29.4DPS 370TDO 15
Mega Latios
Mega Latios Zen HeadbuttPsychic 29.3DPS 733TDO 16
Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindFly 29.3DPS 463TDO 17
Hoopa (Unbound)
Hoopa (Unbound) ConfusionPsychic 29.0DPS 521TDO 18
Shadow Latios
Shadow Latios Zen HeadbuttPsychic 28.6DPS 523TDO 19
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttPsycho Boost 28.0DPS 96TDO 20
Shadow Honchkrow
Shadow Honchkrow PeckBrave Bird 27.9DPS 293TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Mewtwo
Mewtwo ConfusionPsystrike 29.5DPS 628TDO 16
Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindFly 29.3DPS 463TDO 17
Hoopa (Unbound)
Hoopa (Unbound) ConfusionPsychic 29.0DPS 521TDO 19
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttPsycho Boost 28.0DPS 96TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
3-Star
Weather boost
Cloudy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
193
Base Defense
197
Base Stamina
137

Weak to — use these types

Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Rock0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,295 1,611
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,365 1,699
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,365 CP it is a perfect Hitmonchan — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Hitmonchan resists Bug, Dark, Rock — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Hitmonchan?

The top counter is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike at 35.6 DPS against Hitmonchan. Mega Alakazam (34) and Mega Rayquaza (31.7) follow.

What is Hitmonchan weak to?

Hitmonchan takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Hitmonchan?

Hitmonchan can be soloed. The six best counters average 32.2 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Hitmonchan without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Mewtwo at 29.5 DPS, 83% of what the top counter deals. Enamorus (Incarnate) and Hoopa (Unbound) are the next ones down.

Can Hitmonchan be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Hitmonchan?

Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,611–1,699 CP instead of 1,295–1,365. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Hitmonchan worth raiding?

Hitmonchan has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Hitmonchan?

The counter list on this page is for beating Hitmonchan. For the moves Hitmonchan should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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