How to Unlock Hitmonchan & Rock Smash Ability In Pokopia

One of the first essential abilities you’ll want to acquire in Pokopia is Rock Smash. This guide will walk you through the straightforward process of unlocking Hitmonchan and obtaining the Rock Smash ability, allowing you to progress further in your adventure.

Gathering Materials at the Pokémon Center

Start by heading to the Pokémon Center. Here you’ll find a punching bag that you need to pick up. Once collected, move behind the center where you’ll locate a bench.

Place the punching bag and bench next to each other. When positioned correctly, these two items will combine to create an Exercise Resting Spot Habitat—a crucial structure for attracting and training Hitmonchan.

Meeting and Befriending Hitmonchan

Once your Exercise Resting Spot Habitat is complete, Hitmonchan will appear at the location. Approach and talk to him. He’ll ask if you want to join him for some training and mention it’s time for a break. Accept his offer to record him in your Pokédex as a Fighting-type Pokémon and become his friend.

Training with Stones

Once Hitmonchan is living at your Exercise Resting Spot Habitat, talk to him again. He’ll request that you bring him two decent-sized stones so he can practice his workout routine. Search the area and collect two stones.

Return to Hitmonchan with your first stone and show it to him. He’ll accept the stone for his training. Now go find a second stone and bring it back to him as well.

Once you’ve collected both stones, talk to Hitmonchan again and present the second stone. He’ll accept both offerings.

Learning the Rock Smash Ability

After providing Hitmonchan with both stones, he will teach you how to punch, which initiates his transformation and evolution.

Congratulations! Hitmonchan has now transformed and you’ve successfully unlocked the Rock Smash ability. You can now use this powerful move in battles and to break through obstacles in your Pokopia adventure.

Summary

Unlocking Hitmonchan and the Rock Smash ability in Pokopia requires just a few simple steps: collect a punching bag and bench from the Pokémon Center, combine them into an Exercise Resting Spot Habitat, befriend the Hitmonchan that appears, gather two stones, and present them to initiate his transformation. This early-game ability opens up new areas and combat options for your journey.

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