How GOOD was Hitmonchan ACTUALLY? - History of Hitmonchan in Competitive Pokemon (Gens 1-7)

[@Edd_Harr]

Kinda funny how the Pokemon that needs a higher defense than attack to evolve has lower defense than the Pokemon that needs it's attack and defense balanced.

[@SSBMBubbles]

its almost as if gamefreak doesnt know what they're doing

[@pzsn5075]

@@SSBMBubbles this is the cade

[@itriggerpeople4433]

Some high person is gonna read this and ascend to a new mortal plane

[@darrellsimon4462]

Can you break it down for me😅?

[@798jeremy]

@@itriggerpeople4433 Sounds like some amusement park stuff for some reason actually XD

[@oscarzxn4067]

Game Freak gen 1: let's give it fire punch, thunder punch and ice punch Also Game Freak: 35 SPECIAL

[@jerrisatyourwindow]

All of those are physical I think

[@davidmcgill1000]

@@jerrisatyourwindow Not until gen 4.

[@Masato_Kusaka]

@@jerrisatyourwindow they were special until gen 4

[@oscarzxn4067]

@@jerrisatyourwindow They weren't in the first 3 gens

[@cintronproductions9430]

The physical special split in gen 4 was the best thing they could have done.

[@gutenberg577]

I love how he can't say "unfortunatly" anymore.

[@itriggerpeople4433]

Happens to a lot of KZbinrs, they get so self conscious because of people pointing out certain words or phrases lol

[@Afrochilla]

It became his catchphrase

[@JoeBro915]

I TRIGGER PEOPLE wouldn’t be such a problem if all of these Pokémon didn’t suck in their debut Edit: to avoid this in the future I suggest How Good Was Latias ACTUALLY

[@cintronproductions9430]

@@itriggerpeople4433 That's pretty sad.

[@yasirbrown9487]

Why can't he say unfortunately

[@InductionMagnet]

Me: _awaits the Big U word_ Kellen: _doesn't say it_ Me: *We've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and we've been quite possibly, bamboozled.*

[@AudioGAWD]

Even hoodwinked

[@cintronproductions9430]

@@AudioGAWD We don't talk about that movie...

[@PeterGriffin11]

@@cintronproductions9430The first one isn't terrible.

[@cintronproductions9430]

@@PeterGriffin11 Well then, we don't talk about the sequel to that movie! XD

[@billstone8468]

Sarge?

[@milkybagz394]

Me: sees thumbnail My brain: UNFORTUNATELY

[@JohnZ-]

Lol true

[@cronocrobat9898]

Sees Pokémon weak to psychic in gen 1 “Sorry old friend”

[@olehart5850]

*Laughs in Victreebel*

[@itriggerpeople4433]

Gengar: Heard you were talking sh*t

[@sephikong8323]

At least Gengar and to some extent Victreebel and Tentacruel kind of worked. But rip everyone else really

[@ScLuigi]

Ain't Gengar in UU?

[@matteussilvestre8583]

"The game was rigged from the start."

[@megasean3000]

I love how each Pokemon has their own history and lore in the metagame, whether they be good or bad.

[@djwithdk7084]

Yeah nice touch

[@merchinhserm]

Yeah thats literally the purpose of the channel

[@Pyco_]

Glameow doesn’t. Because literally everybody forgets it exists.

[@hi-i-am-atan]

@@Pyco_ also the fact that it's a nfe pokemon, and little cup isn't especially relevant

[@officialregirock4021]

Lorekeeper FSG

[@acc3209]

"Hitmonchan never had a Hitmonchance" give your writter a beer or two. He deserves it

[@1800mexicano]

Or money, that would be cool

[@theschnozzler]

The writer is BKC

[@MortanAMrk]

​@@1800mexicano he already gets money no?

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

I remember struggling with getting Hitmonchan because as a kid I had no idea how the Hitmon line worked and for some bloody reason I thought it evolved based on its nickname. So I had a bunch of Hitmonlees and Hitmontops called names like "Bob", "Jim", "Nick" etc in trying to get a Hitmonchan. I was a very dumb kid.

[@TheR999]

Tell that story to a girl and she might think it’s a cute childhood memory

[@bilal17446]

@@TheR999 bruh ur more toxic than his profile pic

[@benjiiiiiiiii]

@@bilal17446 no he's right, that story is adorable

[@APerson-ws4cw]

@@bilal17446 how is he toxic?

[@aikou2886]

I thought it depended on the pokemon's nature so it puzzled me that my neutral nature Tyrogues didn't evolve into Hitmontop.

[@itriggerpeople4433]

"If you don't know the drill by now..." Unfortu- "UnFIGHTING types" *NANI???*

[@kingzerko]

Not gonna lie, they had us in the first half

[@davidtrottier7066]

Exactly what I was thinking. Haha

[@cintronproductions9430]

They must be getting self-conscious and embarassed of the fact we pointed out how they say that word a lot. Poor False Swipe. If they never say Unfortunately ever again, it's our fault for spamming it in the comments and making them embarassed. Dishonor on us and on our Miltanks!

[@marzbar5877]

Cintrón Productions - I hope you’re not being serious

[@cintronproductions9430]

@@marzbar5877 Nah, I was just thinking out loud.

[@yoankyun4394]

I remember when I first got it in gen 1, I thought "whoa, he can learn all elemental punches, that mean he is super effective against nearly everyone", and then wondering why these attacks dealt nearly no damage from his abysmal 35 special (I never red the stats when I was young)

[@marcodaddario3965]

And the Pokemon with actual great elemental coverage ended up being Nidoking

[@ryanred1525]

@@marcodaddario3965 I remember hearing that somebody thought that Rayhorn was part of the NidoQueen/King Line and all I could remember thinking was Nidononbinary

[@thebrickinquestion]

​@@ryanred1525 put marill in and it becomes nidotrans 💀

[@thishouseofglass]

Fire punch, ice punch, thunder punch, mega punch The god tier Hitmonchan move set 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@BetrayedTangerine]

"Hitmonchan didn't have a Hitmonchance" Wow! Taken down in one hit!

[@1bosstv]

That was Brutal! Down! The weak-to-psychic trend is obvious!

[@gengarzilla1685]

Forget the Burn Heal, even a Full Restore won't fix that!

[@Astromontana]

"Taken down on the word go!"

[@1bosstv]

@@gengarzilla1685 Nor will a Max Revive!

[@foxbear60]

"It's a one-hit wonder!" And here I thought I was the only guy who still remembered all of the Stadium quotes 20+ years later.

[@marnerbroman]

Giving Hitmonchan Hi-jump kick is a sin

[@itriggerpeople4433]

Like Dodrio knowing Fly, cursed.

[@yungmuney5903]

Hitmonlee can learn Mach Punch, Mega Punch, Dynamic Punch, Bullet Punch

[@JoeBro915]

Similar to seeing a Hlee using mach punch

[@Dylan-hc2lu]

@@itriggerpeople4433 that always looked so goofy in stadium

[@sagacious03]

At least it's better Fighting STAB than Submission.... Then again, are Time Capsule moves legal in Gen 1?

[@jayanths1221]

Imagine being Hitmonchan in gen 1 and pulling up against an Alakazam with a special bulk of 35 and hp stat of 50. Alakazam could sneeze and accidentally end up killing Hitmonchan..

[@Besitzerstolz]

Abra would kill it with Teleport...

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

@@Besitzerstolz And it would try it if computer controlled, too, lol. For anyone who doesn't already know, if the computer controlled opponents in gen1 have a move on one of their Pokemon that is a type that's super effective against whatever Pokemon you currently have on your side of the field, they will use it, even if they aren't actually ABLE to cause any damage with it by doing so. This can be exploited in some matches, such as using a poison or fighting type to body Lance's Dragonite, for example.

[@DeltaFiend]

@@matthewkuscienko4616 That only applies to trainers that use the "good AI." I don't remember which ones off the top of my head, but some trainer classes(youngsters and such) essentially pick moves at random. Only difference with wild 'mons is, I think, they avoid using resisted moves. Just an interesting detail.

[@ja1207]

@@matthewkuscienko4616 yeah, I remember that being explained in the video where all trainers in Gen1 are pit against each other. Lorelei's AI specifically is noted on the video for that fact since she's the lowest ranked of all the top trainers.

[@thepurplemudkip9998]

“We talk about 'survival of the fittest' a lot but all that really means is the skilled live and the unskilled die. Since you're clearly in that second group, maybe pick your fights a bit more carefully? Do you understand what I'm saying? It's never going to matter how much you 'want it' when you're up against someone who can kill you with a sneeze." -Alakazam, probably.

[@dawnsbuneary]

Fun fact: Hitmonchan can learn the most priority moves of ALL Pokemon.

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

I remember running a meme set in BW Little cup. That had Tyrogue that had fake out, sucker punch, mach punch, bullet punch. It was awful but it was funny.

[@2oorsymcbuster833]

@@3.2187_Kilometres Hitmonchan is one of the reasons I wish Sucker Punch was boosted by Iron Fists.

[@thecringekid1929]

@@2oorsymcbuster833 The thing is sucker punch isn’t an actual punch, that’s the English name. In Japanese it means surprise attack or some thing so it doesn’t qualify for iron fist unfortunately.

[@2oorsymcbuster833]

@@thecringekid1929 Yeah it's why some Pokemon with no visible limbs like Dugtrio can learn it.

[@thecringekid1929]

@@2oorsymcbuster833 yee

[@Oscar_Cortes]

How good is being first ACTUALLY? UNFORTUNATELY.....

[@DarkSymphony777]

We need him to remake those videos

[@gold3263301]

Unfighting types

[@dlhf728]

no hitmon-CHANCE

[@jonathano503]

Being first wasn't that good in the RBY OU metagame

[@kisapniaq]

UN- first is just a way to claim fame, but damn it feels good. In the Gen 1 OU of the comment section, “first” was actually quite dominant, with many people making the claim to fame. It’s a shame there was a hard counter called “comedy” around, otherwise this would be the undisputed king of ou. It would have NEVER dropped to UU however, as for it absolutely DOMINATED over things like the king of the tier, “Pokémon Reccomendations”

[@gustavovasconcelos9857]

Kellen: Starts talking about RBY Me: "Your next line will be 'Unfortunately' "

[@SilentKiller1197]

Is that a mother effin jojo's reference?!?!

[@ThePokemonKage]

he actually didn't say it this time lol

[@Carpatouille]

Unfortunatel....Nani ?

[@Stickyz]

NANIIIII!?!?!?

[@LittleWarGameRTS]

You're probably about to say "UNFORTUNATELY"

[@enbaconing9507]

Psychic type: *uses Psyshock* Assault Vest Hitmonchan: “NANI”

[@xeronoobmaster6984]

Enbaconing's Misadventures lmao

[@spacepirate3386]

Hitmonchan was the first Pokémon I realize how important stats were. I remember using it in Gen 1, thinking I could use the elemental punches for type coverage options. I was flabbergasted how little damage they do against super effective targets, and later learned that the culprit was its awful special stat.

[@stephenveerasammy3074]

Wow Hitmonchan was one of the mons that was actually blessed by the special split. Him and snorlax got it good

[@terriblejokefactory8831]

"After the early gen curse all fighters have" Heracross: I, too, am extraordinarily humble

[@gotdamn4989]

and my boy machamp in gen 2

[@shadowldrago]

I feel like "Unfortunately" is a meme here at this point.

[@MandalorOrdo]

After that many years it is to be expected.

[@UnknownJudgment]

Unfortunately so.

[@TheDeepThinker-sq3iy]

lol, that's cuz it is! its BEEN a meme here all along! Congratulations!!(lmao)

[@travv88]

What's the deal with it? I don't watch enough of these videos to know.

[@t.u.n.d.r.a]

trav v Most that are not viable in OU, especially in the early generation (gen 1 in particular), are very bad. If so, Kellen will start it by saying “Unfortunately”.

[@beebobber546]

He didn’t use the sprite of hitmonchan hiding behind the pooping doduo :(

[@aikou2886]

Togekiss*

[@cintronproductions9430]

That sprite was terrifying, and it predicted Togekiss.

[@Smart1529]

thats Red and Green sprite in japan. This is Red and Blue Worldwide

[@foxbear60]

Hitmonchan was always my favorite Pokémon as a kid. Even if it wasn't viable, I loved the concept of a critter that was my size and determined to try his best against anyone. Thanks for this video!

[@foxbear60]

@Gabriel Mota - Thank you. Gaming was a huge part of my childhood. I'm sure many of us thought about what our favorite Pokemon would be like in real life with us.

[@Matijas00]

Anyone remembering when Hitmonchan stayed in Gen 6 RU for a long time even though it was absolutely terrible? I think it took a year for it drop down to NU. Its RU analysis ended up being named "don't use Hitmonchan" and players often called it Shitmonchan

[@J10114]

"shitmonchan" that hurts

[@latishathefox]

as a semi hitmonchan stan i feel physically hurt by "shitmonchan"

[@yetiornot5726]

The thought that always creeped me out about Hitmonchan was that he's "wearing" clothes, gloves and shoulder pads. It's improbable that every Hitmonchan has a human buddy who gets that for him so they're probably part of his body. In short: he has swollen, disfigured hands, wears a flesh skirt and his shoulders are natural like Younger Toguro from Yu-Yu Hakusho.

[@ElectroBlastLuigi]

Finally FSG did all three "Hit Monsters". Unfortunately, he has a long way to go to cover the rest of the PokeDex.

[@actionfx1]

I mean, it’s still fortunate in a way though cause it means more content for Kellen to make and for us to enjoy :)

[@kaptainkurt1447]

@@actionfx1 Nah it was a meme, he used the U word cause Kellen didn't use it in this vid unfortunately

[@actionfx1]

KaptainKurt 1 oooh you right haha! Unfortunately I didn’t see it till later 🤣😅

[@TheWDerp]

FSG: did somebody say Unfortunately?!

[@jimmicrackhead12]

There's like 700 to go, so maybe another 15-20 years

[@Guayabaman305]

I love these history lessons. You put in so much work to make these videos. It doesn't go unnoticed.

[@user-vp8nr6xt3f]

Thx for keeping me sane while studying for my exam I can listen to the videos and focus a little every once in a while to not get bored and stay motivated and that's only a small percentage of what we have to thank this amazing channel for, so yeah keep on doing what you and your team are doing and thank you all for this amazing entertainment.

[@ArmageddonAngel]

I like Hitmonchan Adventures with his adorable niece Jade.

[@dansgame5472]

W R O N G

[@DaffyTaffy93]

Uncleeeeeeeee!!!!

[@ShadowtheDreamEater]

Yumo gwo gwai fai di zhao

[@janchristianursuaaguilar7434]

i did watch that in the philippines

[@giveittomebaybe5112]

Toruu.. ja KEY

[@bobbyjones3011]

False Swipe Gaming you energize me! Keep making videos

[@DominatorLegend]

12:21 That's some amazing punching animations

[@ningenslayer6306]

They literally had a better one in Gen 6

[@ChillavaKirby]

:(

[@togakhan1274]

It is interesting how fighting types as a whole have evolved. They went from doing nothing notable to psychics and ghosts to OHKOing them with knock off. They also gained the arguably best offensive move in Close Combat. Really Pokemon has changed a lot.

[@plohka1141]

Me after the intro: We’ve been fooled, we’ve been backstabbed, and quite frankly, we’ve been bamboozled.

[@Satrim373]

Hitmonchan is my favorite Pokémon glad he got a video.

[@thenerdbeast7375]

Let me finish Gen 8 for you: Then the DLC came out and power creep was let back in, causing Hitmonchan to drop all the way down into the gutters of Untiered. While some sets are somewhat viable in PU and the new ZU which is the new bottom of the barrel, no one uses it so it doesn't matter. THE END

[@marcosantiago8821]

Yup most gen 1 to mons has really bad stat distribution they should seriously buff hitmon line hp like 70-80 base hp that sp def is damn useless with its horrenduous hp sceptile is a ou staple on gen 3 then drop heavily on gen 4 because of the special/physical split since most of sceptile moves becomes physical lol they could not even give sceptile atleast growth nasty plot and more special moves for sceptile that is why mega scep is such a waste lack of special movepool

[@tigerlover2853]

It’s a crime Hitmonchan wasn’t in Gen 9, the new Punching Glove item felt like it was made for him.

[@Arcticidk]

we all know what he's gonna say about gen 1

[@Dummymosa]

UNFORTUNATELY

[@kingzerko]

UNFORTUNATELY

[@micdrop344]

UnFoRtUnAtLy

[@itriggerpeople4433]

Not very fortunate circumstances

[@ericdifalco9989]

Un-Fighting Types

[@lazydelibird]

Mom: so did you get that job? me: U N F O R T U N A T E L Y

[@christianbuffum-robbins8904]

3:09 "Fortunately" Is...is that a real word in the FSG-verse?

[@lazydelibird]

wait... that's illegal

[@xeronoobmaster6984]

Al joseph Ramos of course

[@FabschOblivion669]

Pokémon in gen 1: *Exists* FSG: *UNFORTUNATELY*

[@SuperCaptainFail]

If you’re not a psychic type or one of the strong normals, then you’re in for an Unfortunate time.

[@HMZeroTwo]

Hitmonchan, or as I like to call it, Little Mac.

[@mohyieddineboudhar3557]

and has the same viability lol

[@cintronproductions9430]

@@mohyieddineboudhar3557 Sick burn. XD

[@ROYEWITHNOE]

i think my brother would like this one

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

You can't say that due to drain punch. Hitmonchan actually has a good recovery.

[@i-work-at-enron]

GAME!

[@The_Chocolate_One]

Man you know what...these video always truly put into perspective how far the competitive scene of Pokémon has evolved (no pun intended). I also mean that in both senses because someone mons thrive and some have just continue to fade in OBSOLESCENCE!

[@bannedsocks]

"Didn't have a Hitmonchance"

[@beta511ee4]

A little fun fact for those especially curious. Hitmonchan’s Dex number is 107. This may or may not be a reference to Little Mac, who’s canon weight is 107 lbs. Just a little fun trivia I learned from another Pokétuber that I felt like sharing, especially after hearing the word “haymaker.”

[@108spirits5]

Why 107? :(

[@beta511ee4]

108Spirits Ironic that someone with a Spiritomb avatar would ask such a question.

[@jwanie366]

I’m impressed that somebody actually used Hitmonchan to success in VGC. As you mentioned, it’s always been outclassed by Hitmontop

[@AbduLatrish]

The hitmon trio got swords dance in gen 9

[@AmoniPaleo]

Everyone: Say the Line False Swipe!! :D False Swipe: *Unfighting types* Everyone disliked that >:C

[@tyhensley9827]

I like the nod to “Haymaker”. Hitmonchan was a staple in the original TCG meta!

[@salvadorsanchez5057]

so many gen 1 mons being in complete oblivion for several generations makes me wish gf just buffed stats of unused mons all around (i mean why Does hitmonchan have 50 hp for instance)

[@TheOtherNeutrino]

All the Hitmons have 50 HP.

[@HeyHeyChey]

They have done a little bit of that

[@mspaceselectrical3652]

It’s the problem with Power Creep. Game freak want to make each generation of Pokemon more powerful so we end up with this.

[@zyella277]

@@mspaceselectrical3652 not only powercreep,just many have always been etrirble,lacked moves, or had stats badly distrubuted. or theyre an ice type and more. Its not just powercreep

[@jabarithegoldenlucario8841]

Hitmonchan’s Career A veteran boxer. He’s seen the rough times, he’s had rises and falls, but many consider him the people’s champion of the lower tiers. His heydays in Advanced are long gone, but he proudly holds the belt for maintaining itself as a champion of low tier competitive.

[@onehungryboy9438]

Its head still looks like a box of fries. Mmm, Hitmo-fries... 🍟

[@itriggerpeople4433]

Nice, a Simpson's reference

[@korrafey1044]

I thought the same and hitmonlee looks like a potato

[@108spirits5]

Just go to Muk. Donalds to get Hitmo-fries for just 6.99 PokeDollars!

[@dr.dylansgame5583]

@@108spirits5 7 bucks even for a large fry is highway robbery

[@victuss1413]

I'm here for that "UNFORTUNATELY"....I need it. I thrive on it. LET IT BEGIN!

[@jasonli67]

3:06 first time seeing farfetch kill something

[@tktyga77]

Imagine how much he would appreciate getting Shadow Punch, even if to make up for not getting access to Sucker Punch or Iron Fist boost from it

[@roberteriksen6434]

I remember a few times as a kid when i got so dissapointed that i would turn sad. Once when i realized i couldn't sit on clouds. The other when i saw the damage on Hitmonchan's elemental punches. And the UTTER betrayal i felt in a battle with a guy who had an Alakazam with the elemental punches doing MASSIVE damage.

[@bluestalfos1410]

I have been waiting for thus video for a loooooong time thank you!!

[@xeruexe1624]

Being my favorite card in the TCG made me always get this Pokémon from the fighting dojo.

[@SonsOfSauron]

I'd give Hitmonchan a reskinned Parental Bond, something like "1-2 Punch"

[@parkler_12]

0:46 OH COME ON!! YOU TROLLED ME!

[@masoncasey9353]

Loved this video. Assault Vest Hitmonchan was my favorite NU Pokemon in 6th gen. It was the one generation I really got into competitive and Hitmonchan made sure I had a good time doing it

[@YabukiShingo4]

I know that this is going to start with "Unfortunately" but he's still one of my favorites, let's start the video.

[@tibualex]

I was waiting for this video for weeks!

[@NanaKyoto]

I never realized just how the vast majority of Generation I Pokémon didn't have a fighting chance. Fortunately, that's what new generations are for to help, right?

[@josephabbazia6135]

Been binging your videos man love this content . Idk if it’s been done but would love to see Miltank done 👍🏼 keep up the quality !

[@BigBossD4wg]

5:03 False Swipe spitting some bars!? Roselia and its *meager* defense stat were not *eager* to switch in and *eat an* Earthquake *either* ghosts weren't a problem *either*

[@okoder]

LOVE HIM OR HATE HIM HE'S SPITTING STRAIGHT FAX

[@of5606]

The aliteration at the start of the video was on point, congrats

[@yapyapthedestroyer2562]

I love how even though some people’s favorite Pokémon are now considered so bad that you shouldn’t use them, they still do just for fun.like me I absolutely love sandslash and will always try to have one in my team, even if it ain’t that good, I will always love sandslash, and people who think they shouldn’t use your Pokémon, you do what you want bro’s

[@sonam9881]

Kellen saying fortunately for gen 3 after bamboozling me in gen 1 made me genuinely happy for some reason. Thanks fsg, keep up the amazing videos!

[@doubleace11554]

13:00 He is on the C Rank alongside PU and PUBL mons so... And worst of all is that if he falls to PU, he gets outclassed by Hitmontop UPDATE: He fell to PU, and while it has to compete with Mr. Rime for a spinner and with Throh as a Fighting-type, I think it may be able to find a niche on the tier

[@farhat7126]

Boi you need more subs, looking at the quality of your analysis/content

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Hitmonchan - Jackie Chan Hitmonlee - Bruce Lee I like the creativity

[@MandalorOrdo]

First: thats only in regards to their engl. names. Second: Why. Are. You. EVERYWHERE.

[@alanrodriguez-ojeda906]

Ayyy i was just watching the other two and was wondering where hitmonchan was great video!!

[@snapclub8751]

Well, all the Hitmons have been reviewed and in conclusion, Hitmontop is the best & Hitmonchan is the worst, which I feel bad for our punching friend.

[@Kaiser25]

the rush pokemon trilogy is amazing

[@aubreyakyereo5648]

Imagine if the Special split never existed Hitmonchan would be screwed.

[@ShadowtheYouTuber523]

Same with Beedrill, Raticate, Arbok, Wigglytuff, Machamp, Muk, Marowak, Hitmonlee, Lickitung, Kangaskhan, Scyther, Pinsir, Aerodactyl and Snorlax.

[@JulesHinmon]

As would Porygon.

[@RBatman5000]

Most Pokemon would

[@Skyshadow733]

I used Hitmonchan online in Gen 6 for a bit, using all the punches was fun times.

[@trevorwhiteboy2649]

Next: How GOOD was Emolga ACTUALLY?

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

The best pika clone.

[@armorbearer9702]

Basically, Hitmonchan is the eternal Little Mac.

[@DarkSymphony777]

We need to see "how good was starmie ACTUALLY" remake.

[@deckkid101]

Why do these old game look a million times better

[@1bosstv]

Unfortunately! That should be a meme! Now we need Raticate, Primeape, and Hypno!

[@goGothitaLOL]

and Lickitung/Lickilicky

[@2022irons]

AND Dodrio

[@bensell982]

Years late, but my buff to Hitmonchan would be to buff Iron Fist's damage boost from 20% to 50%, so it's the same boost as Sharness and Strong Jaw.

[@rocko0214]

I'm not that into the game (i dropped out in gen 4, and just this year started playing gen 5), but i would like an ability that reduce all physical damage for Hitmochan, i would even like to call it Slugger :D

[@LifesWildAdventures]

I always whistle to the intro, it’s stuck in my head

[@TheSecondOpinion11]

I love Hitmonchan. First Pokemon card, cool moveset (why did the elemental punches have to start out so useless?!) badass image of the classic underdog fighter... great stuff. I know he's a journeyman in competitive play (I know! We'll downscale the two stats that made Hitmonlee an acceptable glass cannon and make one of its awful stats mediocre!), but he makes do with what he has and finds a home for himself. Classic underdog stuff ^_^

[@mrwiggy8812]

Are Hitmonchans born with boxing gloves for hands or do they have regular hands and acquire the gloves later?

[@onionlamento]

I wonder what hitmonchan's actual hands look like.

[@SproingBoing]

Jeez, that added Special bulk. I guess Hitmonchan was hitting the books more than opposing 'Mons between Gen 1 and 2

[@OrangeyChocolate]

Hitmonchan has my favourite design of all the Hitmon’s, too bad it’s always been overshadowed.

[@InfernoScorpion14]

Finally my boi. I know he's never been "good" in competetive but i'll always use the little guy in my runs when possible. He's just so cool imho.

[@visionofsolace8961]

Always appreciated the og fighting mons It's a pity they were riddled with such a low base HP. Wish he could be buffed up to 65 hp or something and 110 attack.It would be somewhat useful for it

[@thejuic3b0i64]

I’m pretty sure the word UNFORTUNATELY just owns the channel now.

[@howlingwolfart8380]

I know it's meant to be a good thing, but the term "even the bulkiest Chimecho" just made me giggle. That's not exactly the most intimidating statement.

[@elvisg7]

YES! He's finally here.

[@TheDjpwn3]

Why in god's name would you ever give Hitmonchan a kicking move

[@MissAshley42]

Hitmonchan is so cool. From the beginning, the idea of a scrappy fighter launching elemental punches sounded awesome. And yet time after time, despite all the changes made to fully realize this idea, Hitmonchan is still lackluster. :(

[@Super_Smash_Dude]

Me: Do you know how to make a bad video? FSG: Unfortunately

[@Lizardman]

Gotta love how Gen 1-3 has such great 3D animations for moves.

[@kenjizuniga9025]

HE DIDN’T SAY THE WORD WHY DIDN’T HE SAY THE WORD.