
| Max CP | 2,667 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
Hitmonchan is a Fighting-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,667 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Hitmonchan has base stats of 193 Attack, 197 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 527.
Hitmonchan can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Hitmonchan is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Cloudy weather, Hitmonchan receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Hitmonchan is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch | Steel | 9 | +10 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 12 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
| Rock Smash ELITE STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 55 | -40 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | -40 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 45 | -33 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 100 | -45 | - | 100 | -45 |
| Power Up Punch STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brick Break ELITE STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Hitmonchan takes increased damage from these types:
Hitmonchan takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Hitmonchan in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 3 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 6 |
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 7 |
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
| 9 |
| Dragon Flying | 263 | 198 | 209 | 4,338 |
| 10 |
| Psychic | 261 | 175 | 163 | 3,626 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 24 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 1,495 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 1,491 |
| 7 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 25 | 1,498 |
| 9 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 25 | 1,500 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 50 | 2,496 |
| 2 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 50 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 50 | 2,496 |
| 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 2,490 |
| 5 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 50 | 2,498 |
| 6 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 50 | 2,483 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 2,491 |
| 8 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 49 | 2,496 |
| 9 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 49 | 2,489 |
| 10 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 50 | 2,494 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,999 | 999 | 1,332 | 1,665 | 2,332 | 2,644 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,992 | 996 | 1,328 | 1,660 | 2,324 | 2,635 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,994 | 997 | 1,329 | 1,661 | 2,326 | 2,637 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,978 | 989 | 1,318 | 1,648 | 2,307 | 2,616 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,976 | 988 | 1,317 | 1,646 | 2,305 | 2,614 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,957 | 978 | 1,304 | 1,631 | 2,283 | 2,589 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,936 | 968 | 1,291 | 1,613 | 2,259 | 2,561 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,950 | 975 | 1,300 | 1,625 | 2,275 | 2,580 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,895 | 947 | 1,263 | 1,579 | 2,211 | 2,507 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,697 | 848 | 1,131 | 1,414 | 1,980 | 2,245 |
Important CP values for Hitmonchan with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,644 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,332 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,263 - 1,332 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,579 - 1,665 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,263 - 1,332 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 947 - 999 CP |
Maximum CP for Hitmonchan with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 26 | 2,332 |
| 2 | 2,332 | 27 | 2,332 |
| 3 | 2,332 | 28 | 2,332 |
| 4 | 2,332 | 29 | 2,332 |
| 5 | 314 | 30 | 1,999 |
| 6 | 2,332 | 31 | 2,332 |
| 7 | 2,332 | 32 | 2,332 |
| 8 | 2,332 | 33 | 2,332 |
| 9 | 2,332 | 34 | 2,332 |
| 10 | 666 | 35 | 2,165 |
| 11 | 2,332 | 36 | 2,332 |
| 12 | 2,332 | 37 | 2,332 |
| 13 | 2,332 | 38 | 2,332 |
| 14 | 2,332 | 39 | 2,332 |
| 15 | 999 | 40 | 2,332 |
| 16 | 2,332 | 41 | 2,332 |
| 17 | 2,332 | 42 | 2,332 |
| 18 | 2,332 | 43 | 2,332 |
| 19 | 2,332 | 44 | 2,332 |
| 20 | 1,332 | 45 | 2,494 |
| 21 | 2,332 | 46 | 2,332 |
| 22 | 2,332 | 47 | 2,332 |
| 23 | 2,332 | 48 | 2,332 |
| 24 | 2,332 | 49 | 2,332 |
| 25 | 1,665 | 50 | 2,644 |
Hitmonchan (#107) is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,667 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Hitmonchan can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Hitmonchan in 2026.
Hitmonchan's Attack stat is 193 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Hitmonchan to contribute meaningful damage.
With 197 Defense (Excellent) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 527. This gives Hitmonchan reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fighting-type Pokémon, Hitmonchan's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Hitmonchan depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bullet Punch (Fast) with Fire Punch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Hitmonchan has 3 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Hitmonchan has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
In Great League, Hitmonchan can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Rock, Dark-type threats while being weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy types.
In Ultra League, Hitmonchan reaches 2,332 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.
In Master League, Hitmonchan faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Hitmonchan's effectiveness depends on its typing and 193 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Hitmonchan use Flying, Psychic-type moves.
Hitmonchan can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Hitmonchan is part of a 4-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shadow Hitmonchan is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Hitmonchan's effective Attack becomes ~232. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
Shiny Hitmonchan is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Hitmonchan gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,579 - 1,665 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Hitmonchan's max CP?
A: 2,644 CP at Level 50, or 2,332 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Hitmonchan good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Hitmonchan be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Hitmonchan is available.
Q: What is Hitmonchan weak to?
A: Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Bullet Punch + Fire Punch for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.