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#0106 Hitmonlee

Hitmonlee artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Fighting
Abilities
LimberPrevents paralysis and reduces damage from physical moves by 25%.RecklessPowers up moves that have recoil damage.
Hidden ability
Unseen FistContact moves go through Protect.
Capture
Gender
always male
Egg groups
Human-Like
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
2 Attack
Hitmonlee’s base stats
HP50
Attack120
Defense53
Sp. Atk35
Sp. Def110
Speed87
Total455

Where to find it

  • Gift (Lv. 35): Saffron City — Hunyuan Dojo.

    Talk to Ma Baoguo, defeat his four disciples and then Ma, and choose this Poké Ball with a free party slot. Choose only one: Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan; the other remains sealed. Quest guide.

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Hitmonlee in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Route 14, 2410%

Evolution

Evolves from Tyrogue at Lv 20 with Attack higher than Defense.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Hitmonlee’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionBrick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
1Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
1FeintNormalPhysical3010010An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
1Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed.
1TackleNormalPhysical4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
1Helping HandNormalStatus——20The user helps out an ally, making the power of its attack 1.5 times higher.
1Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus——30The user takes a deep breath and focuses. Raises its critical-hit ratio by 2 stages.
4Double KickFightingPhysical3010030The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
8Low KickFightingPhysicalvar.10020A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
12EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
16RevengeFightingPhysical6010010This move’s power is 2 times higher if the user is hit by the foe before it attacks.
21Wide GuardRockStatus——10For 1 turn, the user blocks attacks that would hit its whole team.
24Blaze KickFirePhysical8510010Deals damage and has a high critical-hit ratio. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
28Mind ReaderNormalStatus——5The user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.
32Mega KickNormalPhysical120755The foe is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
36Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
40ReversalFightingPhysicalvar.10015An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
44High Jump KickFightingPhysical1309010The foe is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Hitmonlee can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus——20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM97Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM126CoachingFightingStatus——10Provides proper guidance, raising the Attack and Defense of all allies.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520A charging attack with a 20% chance to confuse the foe. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Move tutors

Moves Hitmonlee can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Aura SphereFightingSpecial80—20The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Bullet PunchSteelPhysical4010030The user strikes with a tough punch as fast as a bullet. This move always goes first.

Route 6 · Cost: Fast Ball ×1

Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Cianwood City · Cost: Rare Candy ×3

Requirements: Cianwood City: Ace Trainer Hans unlocks Close Combat

Cianwood City

CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Celadon City · Cost: Fluffy Tail ×1

Requirements: Celadon City: Fluffy Tail for the Skitty kid (unlocks Fake Out)

outdoors in Celadon City

High Jump KickFightingPhysical1309010The foe is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.

Route 4 · Cost: Free

Route 4

Mach PunchFightingPhysical4010030The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.

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