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.
Its legs can stretch to double their length. First-time foes are startled by Hitmonlee’s extensible reach.
Its legs can stretch to double their length. First-time foes are startled by Hitmonlee’s extensible reach.
Hitmonlee Weakness
Type-wise, Hitmonlee takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. 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, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Clefable's Moonblast hits Hitmonlee for 76-90%.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x76-90% Knock Off11-13% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Slowking builds →Scald33-39% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Gardevoir builds →
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 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Staraptor builds →Close Combat127-150%KO Double Edge191-225%KO U Turn37-44% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining 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
Breeding
Breed with Hitmonlee to get Tyrogue eggs (with patience) using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Feint and 6 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Hitmonlee Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in, Reckless supports the gameplan, and max Attack and Speed EVs mean Hitmonlee doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Hitmonlee best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Rapid Spin
- High Jump Kick
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Curse
- Wide Guard
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hitmonlee in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
No wild encounters for Hitmonlee. The 2-stage line runs through Tyrogue, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 20 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Hitmonlee in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Hitmonlee, start by catching Tyrogue through walking and special encounters at Lv. 12-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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Hitmonlee Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Hitmonlee C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. At 455 BST, it fits the cannon role. Poisonjab with Heavy-Duty Boots 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 leaning toward the physical side (base 120 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Poisonjab, Rapid Spin, High Jump Kick, and Knock Off. Poisonjab leads at 24% usage. This set covers the cannon role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves