Stats & Training
Attack leads and Special gets almost nothing. That's Hitmonlee's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack stat exp.
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.
Hitmonlee Weakness
Type-wise, Hitmonlee takes extra damage from Flying and Psychic. Few weaknesses and 2 resistances make the typing clean. Hitmonlee leans offensive (base 120 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Abra Psychic | C | |
 Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drowzee builds →Dream Eater 2x104-122%KO Confusion 2x53-63% | ||
 Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Spearow builds →Drill Peck 2x80-95% Peck 2x37-43% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Pidgey builds →Wing Attack 2x53-63% Gust 2x37-43% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Abra Psychic | C | |
Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drowzee builds →Dream Eater 2x104-122%KO Psychic 2x94-111%KO Confusion 2x53-63% | ||
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Spearow builds →Drill Peck 2x81-96% Peck 2x37-44% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Pidgey builds →Wing Attack 2x53-63% Gust 2x37-44% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Fearow builds →Fly 2x121-143%KO Peck 2x50-59% | ||
Abra Psychic | C | |
Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drowzee builds →Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Psychic 2x94-112%KO Confusion 2x52-63% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Doduo builds →Fly 2x119-140%KO Drill Peck 2x106-126%KO Peck 2x47-56% | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Articuno builds →Fly 2x114-135%KO Peck 2x47-56% | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Slowbro builds →Psychic 2x173-203%KO Confusion 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x136-160%KO Wing Attack 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Fearow builds →Fly 2x120-142%KO Drill Peck 2x108-127%KO Peck 2x49-58% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Zapdos builds →Sky Attack 2x191-226%KO Fly 2x124-146%KO Drill Peck 2x112-132%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Articuno builds →Sky Attack 2x183-216%KO Fly 2x118-139%KO Peck 2x49-58% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodVictory Road Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Moltres builds →Sky Attack 2x210-247%KO Fly 2x136-161%KO Peck 2x54-65% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Slowbro builds →Psychic 2x179-211%KO Confusion 2x102-120%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Aerodactyl builds →Sky Attack 2x218-257%KO Fly 2x140-166%KO Wing Attack 2x95-113%KO | ||
In Red & Blue, Slowbro can KO Hitmonlee with Surf (90-106%). Articuno threatens a KO with Blizzard (105-124%).
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Slowbro builds →Surf90-106%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Articuno builds →Blizzard105-124%KO Hyper Beam65-76% Ice Beam86-101%KO | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
Tyrogue's chain ends at Hitmonlee (at level 20). Despite 380 base stats, this Fighting type doesn't breed. Hitmonchan has 75 more total stats, but Hitmonlee makes up for it with a stronger Attack gain (+85 from Tyrogue). View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Hitmonlee Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- High Jump Kick
- Body Slam
- Seismic Toss
- Mega Kick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Hitmonlee learns High Jump Kick and Jump Kick naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hitmonlee in Red & Blue
No searching required for Hitmonlee. You receive it at Saffron City from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Best Locations to Catch Hitmonlee in Red & Blue
Hitmonlee Guide
Honestly, in Red & Blue Hitmonlee is a tough sell at 380 BST. Plenty of stronger Fighting options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
For Red & Blue, we rate Hitmonlee C-Tier: a niche pick in Red & Blue's meta. At 380 BST, it fits the cannon role. High Jump Kick anchors the moveset.
Hitmonlee's best stat is Attack at base 120. Fighting typing is straightforward. Pure Fighting type with same-type attack bonus on Fighting moves.
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