Is Hitmonlee Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Fighting-type. AbilityReckless boosts recoil moves like MoveHigh Jump Kick, which demolishes most of Molayne's Steel E4. High-risk since a miss costs half your HP, but the payoff is enormous when it connects.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Lana's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Acerola's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Hapu's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Acerola's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Kahili's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Hitmonlee in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Tyrogue over from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Hitmonlee in USUM
Step 1Breed Tyrogue from HitmonleeLATER 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 APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 10 · Swarm active. 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, 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 |
What is Hitmonlee Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Hitmonlee
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x172-203%KO Extrasensory 2x42-49% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x78-92% Draining Kiss 2x34-40% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x176-207%KO Extrasensory 2x41-49% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gardevoir builds →Dream Eater 2x104-123%KO Draining Kiss 2x53-63% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x116-137%KO Dream Eater 2x54-64% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x167-197%KO Dream Eater 2x60-71% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x123-146%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x119-141%KO Draining Kiss 2x52-62% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x110-130%KO Dream Eater 2x51-61% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x96-114%KO Acrobatics 2x42-50% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x108-128%KO Moonblast 2x68-81% Air Slash 2x54-64% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x123-146%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x119-141%KO Draining Kiss 2x51-60% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x116-137%KO | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x109-129%KO Moonblast 2x70-83% Air Slash 2x55-65% | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x146-173%KO Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x126-148%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x121-143%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x54-64% Acrobatics 2x67-79% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Xerneas can KO Hitmonlee with Moonblast (88-104%). Marshadow threatens a KO with Close Combat (114-134%). Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 128-151%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFairyaura ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Xerneas builds →Moonblast 2x88-104%KO Focus Blast55-65% Thunder51-60% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Marshadow builds →Shadow Sneak38-45% Close Combat114-134%KO | ||
 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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmonlee View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x116-137%KO Psyshock 2x98-116%KO Focus Blast49-57% | ||
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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Endure and 8 more.
USUM Hitmonlee Best Moveset
120 Attack at 87 Speed with AbilityReckless boosting recoil moves like MoveHigh Jump Kick by 20%% and AbilityUnburden doubling Speed after item use as a hidden ability. MoveHigh Jump Kick at 130 base power under Reckless pushes the Fighting TermStab hard. The moveset holds C-tier through high-risk offense that punishes misses with half-HP crash damage.
Best Build
Hitmonlee best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Endure
- Reversal
- High Jump Kick
- Mach Punch
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
Base Stats
Hitmonlee Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Hitmonlee C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. At 455 BST, it fits the cannon role. Endure 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Endure, Reversal, High Jump Kick, and Mach Punch. Endure 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.
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- 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