Is Hitmonlee Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Transfer only. Fighting with AbilityReckless boosting recoil moves. If imported, High Jump Kick does massive damage. Handles Cheren and Grimsley. Too frail for Iris's team.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Roxie's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Burgh's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Elesa's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Skyla's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Drayden's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Marlon's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Shauntal's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Caitlin's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Marshal's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Hitmonlee cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmonlee cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmonchan cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmontop cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Hitmonlee in Black 2 & White 2
Hitmonlee can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Tyrogue from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Hitmonlee in B2W2
Step 1Breed Tyrogue from HitmonleeCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Black & WhiteAvailableCatch in Black & White via Swarm · Route 10 · Swarm active, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Mt. Mortar · Defeat Karate King. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Route 34 · Hatch Odd Egg (random). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 211. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 211. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Mt. Mortar · Defeat Kiyo. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Jagged Pass · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Hitmonlee ✓
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Hitmonlee Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Hitmonlee
 Pidove Normal | C | |
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Sigilyph builds →Psybeam 2x61-72% Air Cutter 2x51-61% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x60-72% Air Cutter 2x49-58% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
 Solosis Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Solosis builds →Future Sight 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x61-72% Air Cutter 2x48-57% | ||
 Duosion Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Duosion builds →Future Sight 2x102-120%KO | ||
Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x112-132%KO Dream Eater 2x51-60% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
 Azelf Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 23 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x100-118%KO Acrobatics 2x67-79% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Staraptor can KO Hitmonlee with Double-Edge (128-151%). Gardevoir threatens a KO with Psychic (91-107%).
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Staraptor builds →Close Combat85-100%KO U Turn25-29% Double Edge128-151%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x91-107%KO Focus Blast40-47% Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
Hitmonlee Evolutions
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 53 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Endure and 8 more.
B2W2 Hitmonlee Best Moveset
120 Attack fires Fighting TermStab at devastating power, and AbilityReckless boosts MoveHigh Jump Kick further at recoil risk. The moveset answers Normal, Steel, Rock, and Dark types through raw Fighting damage. AbilityUnburden doubles Speed after item use as an alternative, but the power comes with 50 HP that can't absorb mistakes.
Best Build
Hitmonlee best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Reversal
- Endure
- High Jump Kick
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
Hitmonlee Black 2 & White 2 Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Hitmonlee C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 455 BST, it fits the cannon role. Reversal 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.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Reversal, Endure, High Jump Kick, and Rock Slide. Reversal leads at 0% usage. Reversal provides reliable STAB damage.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves