Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hitmonlee is a Fighting Type Kicking Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Hitmonlee can be found with Limber, Reckless and Unburden as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 455 combined Base Stats.
Hitmonlee Stats and Abilities
Based on Hitmonlee Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Hitmonlee Highest IV Stat is Attack 120 and the Lowest being Special Attack 35.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 50 | 210 | 304 |
A | Attack | 120 | 220 | 372 |
F | Defense | 53 | 99 | 225 |
F | Special Attack | 35 | 67 | 185 |
D | Special Defense | 110 | 202 | 350 |
D | Speed | 87 | 161 | 300 |
C | Total | 455 |
Hitmonlee | Detail |
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Best Nature | Adamant
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 2 Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Human-Like |
Egg Cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Limber Ability 1 | The Pokémon is protected from paralysis. |
Reckless Ability 2 | Reckless increases the power of recoil moves by 20%. By extension this means the amount of recoil damage taken will increase as more more damage is dealt (except for High Jump Kick and Jump Kick which have fixed recoil). |
Unburden Hidden Ability | Raises Speed if a held item is used. |
How To Evolve Hitmonlee in BDSP
Tyrogue can evolve into Hitmontop (Level 20, Attack = Defense) or Hitmonlee (Level 20, Attack > Defense).
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution |
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Tyrogue
![]() | Level 20, Attack > Defense → |
Hitmonlee
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Tyrogue
![]() | Level 20, Attack = Defense → |
Hitmontop
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Tyrogue
![]() | Level 20, Attack < Defense → |
Hitmonchan
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Where To Find Hitmonlee in BDSP
Hitmonlee has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Tyrogue
Lv. 12-14
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Tyrogue
Lv. 17-18
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Tyrogue
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Tyrogue
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Tyrogue
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Tyrogue
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Tyrogue
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Tyrogue
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hitmonlee Weakness
Hitmonlee is a Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Hitmonlee to take More Damage from , Psychic, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Bug, Dark Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Hitmonlee Weak Against?
What pokemon is Hitmonlee Strong Against?

Best Moves Hitmonlee in BDSP
Best Moveset for Hitmonlee Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
44 |
High Jump Kick
| ![]() | Physical | 195 | 90 | 10 | If it misses, the user loses half their HP. |
36 |
Close Combat
| ![]() | Physical | 180 | 100 | 5 | Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense. |
32 |
Mega Kick
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | |
24 |
Blaze Kick
| ![]() | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | High critical hit ratio. May burn opponent. |
Best Moveset for Hitmonlee TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 225 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM52 |
Focus Blast
| ![]() | Special | 180 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM26 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM71 |
Stone Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |


Hitmonlee Level Up Moves
List of Moves Hitmonlee can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Brick Break
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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1 |
Feint
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
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1 |
Low Sweep
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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1 |
Helping Hand
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
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1 |
Fake Out
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
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1 |
Focus Energy
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Increases critical hit ratio.
|
4 |
Double Kick
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Power:
45 Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Hits twice in one turn.
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8 |
Low Kick
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
|
12 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
16 |
Revenge
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power increases if user was hit first.
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21 |
Wide Guard
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user's team from multi-target attacks.
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24 |
Blaze Kick
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Power: 85
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() High critical hit ratio. May burn opponent.
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28 |
Mind Reader
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() User's next attack is guaranteed to hit.
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32 |
Mega Kick
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Power: 120
Acc: 75
PP: 5
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36 |
Close Combat
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Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
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40 |
Reversal
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
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44 |
High Jump Kick
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Power:
195 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() If it misses, the user loses half their HP.
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Hitmonlee TM Moves
List of Moves Hitmonlee can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power:
225 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
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TM08 |
Bulk Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense.
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TM10 |
Work Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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TM27 |
Low Sweep
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM52 |
Focus Blast
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Power:
180 Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM71 |
Stone Edge
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Power: 100
Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM84 |
Poison Jab
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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