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.
Its legs can stretch to double their length. First-time foes are startled by Hitmonlee’s extensible reach.
Its legs can stretch to double their length. First-time foes are startled by Hitmonlee’s extensible reach.
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 | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Dragonite builds →Hurricane 2x94-110%KO Air Slash 2x65-77% Wing Attack 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x124-146%KO Draining Kiss 2x26-31% | ||
 Florges Fairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Florges builds →Moonblast 2x90-106%KO Draining Kiss 2x49-58% Disarming Voice 2x38-46% Stored Power 2x14-16% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drifblim builds →Air Slash 2x58-70% Acrobatics 2x71-84% Gust 2x32-38% Stored Power 2x12-14% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Salamence builds →Hurricane 2x102-120%KO Psychic Fangs 2x110-130%KO Zen Headbutt 2x103-122%KO Air Slash 2x71-84% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Goodra's Draco Meteor hits Hitmonlee for 72-85%. Tyranitar threatens a KO with Earthquake (127-149%). Heatran deals 50-59% with Flash Cannon.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Goodra builds →Draco Meteor72-85% Flamethrower33-39% Knock Off15-17% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off62-73% Stone Edge95-112%KO Pursuit38-45% Earthquake127-149%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Heatran builds →Flash Cannon50-59% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gastrodon builds →Ice Beam23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIllusion ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Zoroark builds →Dark Pulse35-41% Sludge Bomb53-63% Flamethrower53-63% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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
Breeding
Breed with Hitmonlee to get Tyrogue eggs (with patience) using 50 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Hitmonlee Best Moveset
One boost from Swords Dance and Hitmonlee gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Unburden backs the whole approach. Knock Off and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Hitmonlee best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Rapid Spin
- Axe Kick
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Blaze Kick
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Hitmonlee learns High Jump Kick and Close Combat naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hitmonlee in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Hitmonlee in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Tyrogue over from Gold, Crystal, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Hitmonlee Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Hitmonlee B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. At 455 BST, it fits the cannon role. Knock Off with Liechiberry 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.
In Scarlet & Violet, the best way to handle Hitmonlee: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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