How to Get Shiny Hitmonchan in Pokemon Go: Catch Guide, Counters, and Event Details

Hitmonchan, the Fighting-type Pokemon known for its boxing prowess, has been a fan favorite since its introduction in the first generation of Pokemon games. In Pokemon Go, trainers have the opportunity to catch this powerful fighter, including its rare Shiny form. This guide will cover how to get Shiny Hitmonchan in Pokemon Go, provide details on upcoming events featuring this Pokemon, and discuss the best counters to use against it in battles.

Upcoming Hitmonchan Spotlight Hour Event

The best chance to catch a Shiny Hitmonchan in Pokemon Go is during the upcoming Spotlight Hour event on May 7. During this event, which runs from 6-7 PM local time, Hitmonchan and its rival, Hitmonlee, will appear more frequently in the wild. Additionally, the chances of encountering a Shiny Hitmonchan will be boosted during this event.

How to Catch Hitmonchan Outside of Events

While the Spotlight Hour event offers the best odds, trainers can still encounter Hitmonchan outside of events. Hitmonchan has a chance to appear randomly in the wild, particularly in urban biomes. Trainers can also try their luck by hatching 7 km eggs obtained during specific events or battling Team Rocket GO Grunts to potentially catch a Shadow Hitmonchan.

Evolving Tyrogue into Hitmonchan

Another way to obtain a Hitmonchan is by evolving Tyrogue, its pre-evolution form. To evolve Tyrogue into Hitmonchan, trainers must meet the following requirements:

It is important to note that if Tyrogue's Attack is higher, it will evolve into Hitmonlee, and if its Stamina is higher, it will become Hitmontop.

Shiny Hitmonchan Appearance

Shiny Hitmonchan is easily recognizable due to its distinct color scheme. While the regular Hitmonchan has brown skin and purple clothes, its Shiny form boasts green skin, lilac clothes, and blue gloves. This color combination fits well with the boxer theme and makes Shiny Hitmonchan a highly sought-after Pokemon in Pokemon Go.

Hitmonchan's Stats and Moves

Hitmonchan is a Fighting-type Pokemon with a focus on defense. In Pokemon Go, Hitmonchan has the following base stats:

• Attack: 193
• Defense: 197
• Stamina: 137

Hitmonchan can learn various moves in Pokemon Go, with the best PvP moveset being:

• Fast Attack: Counter (Fighting/STAB)
• Charge Attack: Close Combat (Fighting/STAB), Ice Punch (Ice)

Best Counters Against Hitmonchan

When battling against Hitmonchan in Pokemon Go, it is important to use Pokemon that can exploit its weaknesses. As a Fighting-type, Hitmonchan is vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves. Here are some of the best counters to use against Hitmonchan:

Pokemon	Image	Fast Move	Charge Move
Mewtwo		Confusion	Psystrike
Alakazam		Confusion	Psychic
Gardevoir		Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Togekiss		Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Rayquaza		Air Slash	Aerial Ace

By using these counters, trainers can effectively battle and defeat Hitmonchan in Pokemon Go.