Physical
Cannon
CTier
87Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP50
D
Attack120
A
Defense53
D
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def110
B
Speed87
C
Total455
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.5 m
4'11"Average
Weight49.8 kg
109.8 lbsLight
Base XP159
Average
Abilities
LimberTop Pick
Prevents paralysis.
RecklessNiche
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
UnburdenHANot in game
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.

Hitmonlee Weakness

Type-wise, Hitmonlee takes extra damage from Flying and Psychic. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Hitmonlee's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.

Hitmonlee Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Bug, Rock, Dark
Type ChartAvg
2Weak
3Resist
0Immune
Score-1
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FlyingPsychic
½xResist
BugRockDark
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (5)
NormalIceRockDarkSteel
How to Beat Hitmonlee in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

In Diamond & Pearl, Dragonite can KO Hitmonlee with Outrage (198-233%). Azelf threatens a KO with Explosion (149-176%). Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 128-151%.

Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
A
Recommended Build
AbilityInnerfocus
ItemLife Orb
NatureAdamant
Moves
  • Extreme Speed
  • OutrageSTAB
  • Dragon Dance
  • Fire Punch
Damage vs Hitmonlee
Extreme Speed
88-103%KO
Outrage
198-233%KO
View Dragonite builds →

Diamond & Pearl 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

3 Evolutions
Tyrogue
#236Tyrogue
Hitmonlee
#106HitmonleeLevel 20 (Atk > Def)
Hitmonchan
#107HitmonchanLevel 20 (Atk < Def)
Hitmontop
#237HitmontopLevel 20 (Atk = Def)
Stat Comparison 4 Stages
Tyrogue
Fighting
Hitmonlee
Fighting
Hitmonchan
Fighting
Hitmontop
Fighting
HP
35
50+15
50+15
50+15
ATK
35
120+85
105+70
95+60
DEF
35
53+18
79+44
95+60
SP.ATK
35
35
35
35
SP.DEF
35
110+75
110+75
110+75
SPE
35
87+52
76+41
70+35
BST
210D-Tier
455B-Tier+245
455B-Tier+245
455A-Tier+245
ROLE
Balanced
Cannon
Attacker
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Challenging

Breed with Hitmonlee to get Tyrogue eggs (with patience) using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Helping Hand and 5 more.

Egg Groups
Humanshape
Gender
♂100.0%
Hatch Time
25 cycles·6,425 steps
Moderate~6 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirinfernapegalladelopunnycacturnevolbeatillumisemonfernospindabunearycacneachimchar
12 of 39·

Diamond & Pearl Hitmonlee Best Moveset

Nothing fancy here. Hitmonlee builds around Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade, Jolly nature for the right stat lean, and max Attack and Speed EVs. Limber does its job quietly.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Limber
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Best Nature for Hitmonlee
Jolly+SPE

Hitmonlee best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • Sucker Punch
  • Close CombatSTAB
  • EarthquakeCoverage
  • Stone Edge

Recommended Teammates

Gyarados
GyaradosDecent

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Bullet Punch and Counter aren't available any other way for Hitmonlee, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Focus Punch and High Jump Kick for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Double Kick
—3010030Fighting
Lv 1
Revenge-4
—6010010Fighting
Lv 5
Meditate
———40Psychic
Lv 9
Rolling Kick
—608515Fighting
Lv 13
Jump Kick
—1009525Fighting
Lv 17
Brick Break
B7510015Fighting
Lv 21
Focus Energy
———30Normal
Lv 25
Feint+2
—5010010Normal
Lv 29
High Jump Kick
B1309010Fighting
Lv 33
Mind Reader
———5Normal
Lv 37
Foresight
D——40Normal
Lv 41
Blaze Kick
B859010Fire
Lv 45
Endure+4
———10Normal
Lv 49
Mega Kick
—120755Normal
Lv 53
Close Combat
A1201005Fighting
Lv 57
Reversal
——10015Fighting

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
——10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
B7510015Fighting
TM08
Bulk Up
D——20Fighting
TM78
Captivate
——10020Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
A10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
———10Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM56
Fling
——10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
D120705Fighting
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM83
Natural Gift
D—10015Normal
TM84
Poison Jab
C8010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
HM08
Rock Climb
—908520Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
C759010Rock
HM06
Rock Smash
C4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
C609510Rock
TM43
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM71
Stone Edge
A100805Rock
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
B——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM46
Thief
—6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Bullet Punch+1
D4010030Steel
Egg
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Egg
Helping Hand+5
———20Normal
Egg
High Jump Kick
B1309010Fighting
Egg
Mach Punch+1
C4010030Fighting
Egg
Mind Reader
———5Normal
Egg
Rapid Spin
B5010040Normal
Egg
Vacuum Wave+1
—4010030Fighting

Tutor Moves

Hitmonlee can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Fake Out+3
D4010010Normal
Rem
Helping Hand+5
———20Normal
Rem
Tackle
—3510035Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
C100505Fighting
Gen 3
Mega Punch
—808520Normal
Gen 3
Metronome
———10Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D—10020Fighting

How to Get Hitmonlee in Diamond & Pearl

Can't catch Hitmonlee directly. Start with Tyrogue at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 20. The 2-stage line from Tyrogue to Hitmonlee is where the leveling time goes.

How to Obtain Hitmonlee in Diamond & Pearl

The path to Hitmonlee starts with Tyrogue at Lv. 12-18 via special encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Tyrogue
    Step 1Catch Tyrogue
    Route 211 - West
    DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.12-14 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Route 211 - West
    PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.12-14 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Route 208
    DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.17-18 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 208
    PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.17-18 Route
    UncommonMid
  2. Hitmonlee
    Step 2Hitmonlee ✓

Hitmonlee Guide

  • For Diamond & Pearl, we rate Hitmonlee C-Tier: a niche pick in Diamond & Pearl's meta. At 455 BST, it fits the cannon role. Sucker Punch with Life Orb is the standard set.

  • In Diamond & Pearl, Hitmonlee's biggest threats include Dodrio (Flying) and Starmie (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • 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 Diamond & Pearl, the best way to handle Hitmonlee: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Flying and Psychic-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

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