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.
When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.
Stat spread.
Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Hitmonlee first appeared on February 20, 2021, during Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto.
- Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan
- Tyrogue and Hitmontop
- Dynamax Hitmonlee and Dynamax Hitmonchan
- Shadow
- Dynamax Hitmontop
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2022, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 28 to May 1, 2020 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 1 to Mar 28, 2019 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 13 to Oct 1, 2018 | 3-star | Ultra Bonus 2018 |
| May 1 to May 15, 2018 | 3-star | Battle Showdown 2018 |
Hitmonlee in competitive play.
Hitmonlee is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #411 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Hitmonlee as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Hitmonlee is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Hitmonlee vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Hitmonlee | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 78 | -28 |
| Attack | 120 | 104 | +16 |
| Defense | 53 | 76 | -23 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 64 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 110 | 70 | +40 |
| Speed | 87 | 75 | +12 |
| Total | 455 | 467 | -12 |
Hitmonlee appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Hitmonlee is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Hitmonlee.
Every main-series game Hitmonlee is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCanyon Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- WildDusty Bowl
- RaidRolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- RaidRolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventures) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveTyrogue (Level 20 (Attack > Defense))
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- GiftReceived from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonchan)
- WildVictory Road
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveTyrogue (Level 20 (Attack > Defense))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveTyrogue (Level 20 (Attack > Defense))
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveTyrogue (Level 20 (Attack > Defense))
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- GiftReceived from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonchan)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveTyrogue (Level 20 (Attack > Defense))
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- GiftReceived from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonchan)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Hitmonlee appears in 19 episodes.
From EP029 (1997-10-14) through HZ154 (2026-10-23).
TCG Pocket appearances
Hitmonlee in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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