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.
This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
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 |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x63-75% Psybeam 2x54-64% Confusion 2x39-48% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x86-102%KO Peck 2x54-64% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Woobat builds →Psycho Cut 2x63-75% Air Cutter 2x39-48% Confusion 2x36-43% Gust 2x27-32% | ||
Natu Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Natu builds →Peck 2x36-43% Stored Power 2x18-21% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x62-74% Psybeam 2x51-60% Confusion 2x38-46% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x82-97% Peck 2x51-60% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x58-69% Psybeam 2x35-43% Confusion 2x28-34% Gust 2x34-42% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x82-97% Peck 2x51-60% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x60-71% Psybeam 2x49-58% Confusion 2x39-46% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x81-96% Peck 2x49-58% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x119-142%KO Extrasensory 2x39-47% Air Slash 2x56-67% Confusion 2x25-31% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x60-71% Psybeam 2x35-42% Confusion 2x28-33% Gust 2x35-42% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x66-77% Psycho Cut 2x57-68% Psybeam 2x46-55% Confusion 2x38-45% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x117-139%KO Drill Peck 2x103-123%KO Pluck 2x78-94% Peck 2x48-58% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x123-145%KO Bounce 2x117-139%KO Wing Attack 2x85-100%KO Aerial Ace 2x85-100%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x87-103%KO Air Slash 2x66-77% Psycho Cut 2x68-81% Psybeam 2x57-68% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x65-77% Psycho Cut 2x58-68% Psybeam 2x49-59% Confusion 2x39-46% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x121-142%KO Drill Peck 2x107-127%KO Pluck 2x81-96% Peck 2x49-59% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x126-148%KO Bounce 2x118-139%KO Wing Attack 2x84-99% Aerial Ace 2x84-99% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drifloon builds →Acrobatics 2x49-59% Gust 2x26-31% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x64-76% Psycho Cut 2x57-67% Psybeam 2x48-56% Confusion 2x36-42% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x109-129%KO Acrobatics 2x68-81% Gust 2x33-39% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Claydol builds →Extrasensory 2x50-59% Psybeam 2x42-50% Confusion 2x33-39% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x54-64% Confusion 2x36-42% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x64-76% Psycho Cut 2x57-68% Psybeam 2x48-57% Confusion 2x36-43% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x110-130%KO Acrobatics 2x68-81% Gust 2x32-38% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Claydol builds →Extrasensory 2x52-62% Psybeam 2x43-51% Confusion 2x34-41% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x57-68% Confusion 2x36-43% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x123-145%KO Fly 2x80-95% Air Slash 2x76-90% Draining Kiss 2x51-60% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x98-115%KO Psychic 2x93-110%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x83-98% Psybeam 2x68-80% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x113-133%KO Acrobatics 2x70-83% Gust 2x33-40% | ||
Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Noivern builds →Fly 2x102-120%KO Air Slash 2x63-75% Wing Attack 2x70-83% Air Cutter 2x51-60% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela can KO Hitmonlee with Air Slash (91-107%). Clefable's Moonblast hits Hitmonlee for 76-90%.
Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower36-43% Air Slash 2x91-107%KO | ||
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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Sword & Shield 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 52 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Feint and 5 more.
Sword & Shield 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 High Jump Kick and Close Combat for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hitmonlee in Sword & Shield
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Hitmonlee in late-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Hitmonlee in Sword & Shield
Tyrogue is your first catch on the way to Hitmonlee. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-47 across 71 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TyrogueRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave5%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyRainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyRainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyNormal WeatherRoute 3ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest2%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest2%EarlyOvercastStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water2%LateOvercastGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water2%LateOvercast
Step 2Hitmonlee ✓Dusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-475%LateOvercastor evolve from Tyrogue (Step 1)
Hitmonlee Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Hitmonlee C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield'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 Sword & Shield, 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.
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
