Stats & Training
Attack leads and Sp. Atk gets almost nothing. That's Hitmonlee's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs.
When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy.
When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy.
Hitmonlee Weakness
Type-wise, Hitmonlee takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Hitmonlee's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Dragonite builds →Wing Attack 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
 Hypno Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Hypno builds →Dream Eater 2x67-79% Psychic 2x61-72% Psybeam 2x45-53% Confusion 2x34-41% | ||
 Pidgeot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Pidgeot builds →Sky Attack 2x175-206%KO Air Slash 2x49-58% Wing Attack 2x77-91% Gust 2x28-34% | ||
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Mr. Mime builds →Psychic 2x77-91% Psybeam 2x57-67% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Latias can KO Hitmonlee with Psyshock (90-106%). Gliscor deals 71-84% with Earthquake.
 Latias DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemDragoniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Latias builds →Draco Meteor72-85% Psyshock 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Magearna SteelFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Magearna builds →Volt Switch24-29% Ice Beam31-37% | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gliscor builds →Earthquake71-84% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x110-129%KO Shadow Ball33-39% Thunderbolt37-43% Moonblast 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Staraptor builds →U Turn25-29% Close Combat85-100%KO | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
Hitmonlee is one of 3 ways Tyrogue's chain can end. This one takes the level-up path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Tyrogue to get eggs. Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan share the same 455 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Hitmonlee Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Hitmonlee builds around Normalgem for extra utility, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max Attack and Speed EVs. Unburden does its job quietly.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
TMs carry this one. Hitmonlee learns High Jump Kick and Superpower naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Ground and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hitmonlee in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Tyrogue doesn't appear in the wild, so the 2-stage path to Hitmonlee starts at the nursery. Catch Hitmonlee first, breed for Tyrogue, then evolve through the chain.
Where To Catch Hitmonlee in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The path to Hitmonlee starts with Tyrogue at Lv. 30-46 via gift and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Breed Tyrogue from HitmonleeBreed from Hitmonlee at the Day Care.
Step 2Hitmonlee ✓Saffron CityLet's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.30 CityMidSaffron CityLet's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.30 CityMidVictory Road - 1F-3FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.41-46 CaveRareLateUnique encounterVictory Road - 1F-3FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.41-46 CaveRareLateUnique encounteror evolve from Tyrogue (Step 1)
Hitmonlee Guide
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, we rate Hitmonlee B-Tier: a solid option in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee for the right team. At 455 BST, it fits the cannon role. Fakeout with Normalgem is the standard set.
Limber is the go-to ability for Hitmonlee. It prevents paralysis. Its hidden ability Unburden can work in specific setups. Reckless is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 87 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Hitmonlee is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, the core moveset is Fakeout, High Jump Kick, Blazekick, and Earthquake. Fakeout leads at 25% usage. This set covers the cannon role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Hitmonlee has appeared in 20 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves