Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan (エビワラー Ebiwalar) is a Fighting-type Pokémon and one of the three evolved forms of Tyrogue. It evolves from a Tyrogue at level 20 only when its Attack stat is lower than its Defense Stat.

Appearance
Hitmonchan's appearance is very similar to a human, when compared to other Pokémon. The color of its skin is a light brown colour. It wears a purple tunic and bright red boxing gloves. It's feet are also a purple colour, giving it the appearance that it is wearing shoes. It's enlarged shoulders appear as large shoulder pads. The very top of its head is separated into five sections, and its face has visible eyes and a mouth but no nose.

Special Abilities
Hitmonchan can have one of two abilities, Keen Eye or Iron Fist. Keen Eye is an ability that will prevent any accuracy loss. Iron Fist is a special ability that only Hitmonchan has, and it increases the base damage of any punching attack by 20%.

Hitmonchan utilize punching moves to the fullest, far more than any other Pokémon. Its punches can be so quick that it is possible that they are not able to be seen.

In Anime
Hitmonchan first appeared in the anime episode The Punchy Pokémon, where it was entered into a fighting tournament under the owner ship of a trainer named Anthony.

In Game
Hitmonchan first appeared in the Generation I games. It was only obtainable at Fighting Dojo in Saffron City. When the player beats the Dojo leader they will have a choice between taking a Hitmonlee or a Hitmonchan.

In every other main series game, besides FireRed and LeafGreen, Hitmonchan is only obtainable by evolving a Tyrogue.

Origins
Hitmonchan's English name is derived from the words "Hit" "Monster" and the last name of film star Jackie Chan, the same as how Hitmonlee is derived the same first two words and the last name of Bruce Lee.

It's Japanese name, Ebiwalar, is derived from the world champion boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara.