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.
Hitmonlee’s legs freely contract and stretch. Using these springlike legs, it bowls over foes with devastating kicks. After battle, it rubs down its legs and loosens the muscles to overcome fatigue.
Hitmonlee’s legs freely contract and stretch. Using these springlike legs, it bowls over foes with devastating kicks. After battle, it rubs down its legs and loosens the muscles to overcome fatigue.
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Clefable's Moonblast hits Hitmonlee for 50-60%. Latios's Psyshock also KOs at 88-103%.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x50-60% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave21-25% Thunderbolt30-36% | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Latios builds →Draco Meteor71-83% Psyshock 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Staraptor builds →Close Combat93-110%KO Double Edge140-165%KO U Turn27-32% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x78-92% Psychic 2x74-87% Shadow Ball22-26% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Endure and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Hitmonlee Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Limber 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
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Poison Jab
- Sucker Punch
- High Jump Kick
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Fake Out
- High Jump Kick
- Poison Jab
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Hitmonlee in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Hitmonlee doesn't appear wild. Catch Tyrogue instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 20 to get Hitmonlee. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Hitmonlee in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Hitmonlee starts with Tyrogue at Lv. 15-21 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TyrogueFiery PathAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Volcano5%EarlyDexNav chainFiery PathOmega RubyGrass Lv.15 Volcano5%EarlyDexNav chainRoute 112 - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.16 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 112 - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.16 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 112 - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 112 - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Route5%MidDexNav chainJagged PassAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.215%MidDexNav chainJagged PassOmega RubyGrass Lv.215%MidDexNav chain- Step 2Hitmonlee ✓
Hitmonlee Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Hitmonlee B-Tier: a solid option in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the right team. At 455 BST, it fits the cannon role. Fakeout with Assault Vest 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Fakeout, Poisonjab, Sucker Punch, and High Jump Kick. Fakeout leads at 25% 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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