Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan (エビワラー Ebiwalar) is a -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 color. It wears a purple skirt 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 an ability that powers up any punch move 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. Hitmonchan can learn all three elemental punches which are strong against elemental pokemon that are weak against them.

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 can be obtainable at the Fighting Dojo as one of the Karate King's rewards for defeating him in the Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed and LeafGreen versions. In Gold, Silver and Crystal it can be obtainable from the Tyrogue that the Karate King gives to the player after defeating him if its Defense is higher than its Attack at level 20.

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.

Its Dex number, 107, is a reference to Little Mac's weight (107lb)

Trivia
Hitmonchan's shiny and regular color boxing gloves resemble the traditional boxing gloves colors.