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No. 0106 · Generation I · Kanto

Hitmonlee

The Kicking Pokémon

TL;DR. Hitmonlee is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 455. When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.

Fighting

When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.

Height1.5 m

Weight49.8 kg

AbilitiesLimber, Reckless

HiddenUnburden

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 120

Defense 53

Sp. Attack 35

Sp. Defense 110

Speed 87

Total455

455 base stat total, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 47th among Fighting-types.

120 base Attack, Hitmonlee's strongest stat, ranking 25th of 73 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Hitmonlee in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Hitmonlee reaches 2,576 CP at level 40 and 2,947 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack224

GO Defense181

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)2,576

Max CP (L50)2,912

Best buddy (L51)2,947

Raid catch CP 1,399–1,472 (L20). Weather boosted 1,749–1,840 (L25).

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Competitive

Hitmonlee in competitive play.

Hitmonlee is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #579 in the Great League.

Terrain Sweeper

Swords Dance / Close Combat / Knock Off / Poison Jab

ItemGrassy Seed
AbilityUnburden
NatureAdamant
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Poison, Steel

Terrain Sweeper

Swords Dance / Close Combat / Knock Off / Stone Edge

ItemPsychic Seed
AbilityUnburden
NatureAdamant
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Fighting, Poison

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #579 75 score

Ultra League #595 69.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Hitmonlee.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hitmonlee, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Hitmonlee?

Hitmonlee is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Hitmonlee weak to?

Hitmonlee takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Hitmonlee resistant to?

Hitmonlee resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

How does Hitmonlee evolve?

Hitmonlee evolves from Tyrogue (Level up (Attack > Defense)). Hitmonlee is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Hitmonlee from?

Hitmonlee was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0106.

What are Hitmonlee's base stats?

Hitmonlee has HP 50, Attack 120, Defense 53, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 110, and Speed 87. Total base stat total: 455.

What are Hitmonlee's abilities?

Hitmonlee can have the abilities Limber, Reckless, plus the Hidden Ability Unburden.

Is Hitmonlee legendary or mythical?

No. Hitmonlee is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Hitmonlee's best stat?

Hitmonlee's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 25th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Hitmonlee good?

Hitmonlee has a base stat total of 455, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 47th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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