Hitmonlee (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Hitmonlee (disambiguation).

Hitmonlee Kicking Pokémon サワムラー Sawamular #0106 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Limber or RecklessGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Unburden Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Hitmonlee 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 109.8 lbs. 49.8 kg Hitmonlee 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 139 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 159 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Hitmonlee 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Hitmonlee (Japanese: サワムラー Sawamular) is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Tyrogue starting at level 20 when Tyrogue's Attack is higher than its Defense. It is one of Tyrogue's final forms, the others being Hitmonchan and Hitmontop.

Biology

Hitmonlee stretching its legs in Pokémon Adventures

Hitmonlee is a humanoid Pokémon with an ovoid body. Lacking a distinct neck and head, its upper torso has almond-shaped eyes with black space around them and appears to lack a nose and mouth. Primarily brown, it has cream-colored, segmented arms and legs. Each hand has three fingers and each foot has three clawed toes. The soles of its feet and its ankles have circular, yellow pads. Hitmonlee is an exclusively male species with no female counterpart.

Hitmonlee's legs freely contract and stretch similar to a coiled spring (and one particular Hitmonlee can do this with its arms as well). The source of its power comes from the ligaments in its legs that Hitmonlee can fully control. This flexibility allows Hitmonlee to run with lengthy strides, giving it greater reach for its kicks. Its excellent sense of balance enables it to kick in succession from any position. Hitmonlee's kicking strength is incredibly powerful owing to its diamond-like soles. Right before kicking an opponent, Hitmonlee will harden the muscles on the sole of its foot, allowing it to maximize the full power of its kick. It has sometimes been nicknamed the "Kick Master". After battling, it rubs down its legs to relax the tight muscles. Rarely found in the wild, it is primarily found in urban areas. It has been seen competing with either Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop.

Hitmonlee has had several kicking moves as signature moves:

• High Jump Kick (Prior to Generation III)
• Jump Kick (Prior to Generation IV)
• Rolling Kick (Prior to Generation VII)
• Mega Kick (In Generation II, and from Generation IV to VI)

Prior to Generation V, Reckless was Hitmonlee's signature Ability.

Evolution

Hitmonlee evolves from Tyrogue.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Tyrogue  Fighting

→

First Evolution Hitmonlee  Fighting

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Hitmonlee, together with Bronzong and Regigigas, are the statues that came alive to battle the player in Aegis Cave.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #106 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides. Blue Yellow When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy. Stadium Repeatedly kicks its enemy with legs that freely stretch and contract. Some people refer to it as the "kicking master."

Generation II Johto #144 Gold This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position. Silver If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe. Crystal It is also called the Kick Master. It uses its elastic legs to execute every known kick. Stadium 2 This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #106 Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald Its legs freely stretch and contract. Using these springlike limbs, it bowls over foes with devastating kicks. After battle, it rubs down its tired legs. FireRed The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick. LeafGreen When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra-long, loping strides.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #146 Diamond Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. Pearl Platinum HeartGold This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position. SoulSilver If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.

Generation V Unova #— Black Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. White Black 2 Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. White 2

Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick. Y If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #106 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #108 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position. Shield The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick. Brilliant Diamond Its legs can stretch to double their length. First-time foes are startled by Hitmonlee's extensible reach. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #93 Scarlet At the exact moment it lands a kick on its target, Hitmonlee hardens the muscles on the sole of its foot, maximizing the power of the kick. Violet It has complete control over the ligaments in its legs, expanding and contracting them to double the reach of its kicks.

Hitmonlee in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonchan) Blue (Japan) Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonchan) Yellow Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonchan)

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Tyrogue Crystal Evolve Tyrogue

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonchan) Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Tyrogue Platinum Evolve Tyrogue HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Tyrogue Pal Park Mountain

Generation V Black White Evolve Tyrogue Black 2 White 2 Trade

Generation VI X Y Evolve Tyrogue Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Tyrogue

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Received from the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City (choice between it and Hitmonchan) Victory Road

Generation VIII Sword Dusty Bowl Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Shield Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Sword Expansion Pass Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Shield Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventures) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Tyrogue Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Canyon Biome Tera Raid Battles (5★)

In side games

Generation I Pinball Blue Field: Saffron City Stadium Gym Leader Castle

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Bus Stop Trozei! Phobos Walker, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Tyrogue

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Evolve Tyrogue MD Sky Evolve Tyrogue Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B & A) PokéPark Wii Cavern Zone Ranger: GS Sky Fortress, Fire Temple

Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Volcanic Slope (post-ending) Rumble U Magical Lake: In Need of Trees (Capsule Cage), Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice

Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2 Rumble World Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge

Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Entei Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Entei SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Buried Relic (38F-45F), Wish Cave (51F-56F), Purity Forest (51F-56F), Oddity Cave (5F-6F), Remains Island (5F-6F), Marvelous Sea (5F-6F), Fantasy Strait (5F-6F) Fainted Pokémon: Frosty Forest Mystery House: Mt. Faraway

Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Hitmonlee Appears Masters EX Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & TyrogueEgg

In events

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RGBY	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonlee	Japanese	hide	20	April 30, 1999 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonlee	English	hide	20	February 29, 2000 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonlee	French	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonlee	German	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonlee	Italian	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Hitmonlee	Spanish	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Stadium		Normal Box (From Round 1: 100%) Gorgeous Box (From Round 2: 100%)
XD		Black Belt (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 53		52 - 115	99 - 225
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 87		82 - 152	161 - 300
Total: 455	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 35.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 15/17 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

Hitmonlee is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100100% 20 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 Evo.Evo. Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 15 044 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 088 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 1212 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 1616 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 2121 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 2424 Blaze Kick Fire Physical 08585 09090% 10 2828 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 3232 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 07575% 5 3636 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 4040 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4444 High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130130 09090% 10 5050 Axe Kick Fighting Physical 120120 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonlee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hitmonlee Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM112 TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM185 TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM213 TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM221 TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonlee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Hitmonlee Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hitmonlee Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonlee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hitmonlee Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hitmonlee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hitmonlee Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Mt. Discipline Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll KO the bad guys with my blindingly fast high kicks! 26%-50% HP Darn it, half my HP's gone already? 1%-25% HP I'm burnt right out. My legs aren't working anymore... Level up Leveled up! My kicks are packing more power now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Punish Sawk Connected to: Medicham Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Don't underestimate my kick! I stretch myself every night! Low HP (< 50%) My legs are shaking…
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fighting Poké Assist: (present) Fighting Field move: (present) (Crush ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Fighting Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-101/N-071 It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 48 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Hitmonlee is taking a break at the hot spring in the Cavern Zone on the way to the Lava Zone. He's a heavy hitter when it comes to Bastiodon's Block Barrage.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fighting Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.			Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #565 Cross Attack Increases damage when making a + shaped match. Swappable Skill(s): Shot Out
Pokémon GO Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 224 Base Defense: 181 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Rock Smash, Double Kick* Charged Attacks: Close Combat*, Low Sweep, Stone Edge, Blaze Kick*, Stomp†, Brick Break†, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Baby form Tyrogue  Fighting

Breed ← + Level 20 (Attack > Defense) →

First Evolution Hitmonlee  Fighting

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield

Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Hitmonlee images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Hitmonlee in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Hitmonlee debuted in The Punchy Pokémon. Team Rocket stole him from a man named Giant in order to compete in the P1 Grand Prix. The Kicking Pokémon defeated Brock's Geodude, and Anthony's Hitmonchan (by cheating) before losing fair and square to Ash's Primeape.

In Chikorita's Big Upset, a Hitmonlee was a member of a gang of wild Fighting-type Pokémon. He befriended Chikorita after she defeated its leader, a Primeape, and became the new gang leader.

In Two Hits and a Miss, Shiro used a Hitmonlee during a battle against Chigusa's Hitmontop. He was eventually defeated during a rematch.

In Wobbu-Palooza!, a festival crasher disrupted the Wobbuffet Festival with a Hitmonlee. He was soon fought off by Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket.

In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, Kiyo's Hitmonlee fought alongside him to break a rolling boulder. Kiyo later used Hitmonlee in battle during an attempt to catch a wild Tyrogue.

In Gotta Catch Ya Later!, a Hitmonlee belonging to Kail of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers assisted another brother's Hitmonchan in his battle against Misty. He was defeated due to the intervention of Brock's Forretress.

In Saved by the Beldum, Gilbert used a Hitmonlee during the preliminaries of the Ever Grande Conference, during which he lost to Ash's Pikachu.

In Pasta La Vista, Master Hamm used a Hitmonlee in a battle to decide the fate of his fighting dojo. After Master Hamm broke his back, Ash stepped in for him and borrowed Hitmonlee for the match.

In A Marathon Rivalry!, Daniel entered a Hitmonlee in the Pokéathlon, where it competed against Ash's Monferno. Despite the power of his Fighting skills, Monferno was equally agile, and the battle concluded in a tie.

In Casting a Paul on Barry!, Barry used a Hitmonlee during his battle against Paul at the Lily of the Valley Conference. Despite being able to cause a lot of damage to Ursaring, he was eventually defeated after inadvertently triggering Ursaring's Guts Ability.

Minor appearances

In Showdown at Dark City, a Hitmonlee was one of the Yas Gym's Pokémon.

In A Chansey Operation, an injured Hitmonlee was brought to the clinic and treated.

A Hitmonlee appeared as an image in The Ultimate Test.

In Riddle Me This, a Hitmonlee performed music for Gary and his entourage while they stayed at one of Cinnabar Island's hostels. Another was at the Pokémon Lab when Team Rocket targeted it.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Hitmonlee was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

Two Hitmonlee appeared in Bad to the Bone. One belonged to a Trainer, while the other belonged to a Gym Leader in a flashback.

In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Hitmonlee attended the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Corey's Hitmonlee was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Hitmonlee clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

In The Power of One, a Hitmonlee sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Hitmonlee appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Wired for Battle!, a Hitmonlee was in Muramasa's dojo.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Hitmonlee participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.

In Ariados, Amigos, a Trainer's Hitmonlee attended the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy.

In The Legend of Thunder!, Shinji used a Hitmonlee in his battle against Jimmy's Typhlosion.

In Enlighten Up!, a student at Slowpoke Temple had a Hitmonlee.

In Johto Photo Finish, Gary's demonstration featured a Hitmonlee evolving from a Tyrogue.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Trainer's Hitmonlee competed in the Rota tournament.

A Coordinator's Hitmonlee appeared in Harley Rides Again.

A Coordinator's Hitmonlee appeared in Channeling the Battle Zone!.

A Trainer's Hitmonlee appeared in I Choose You!.

A Trainer's Hitmonlee appeared in This Magik Moment!.

Multiple Hitmonlee appeared in Solitary and Menacing!, under the ownership of the Fighting Dojo. The Karate Master used one of them to battle Bea, only for it to be defeated.

A Trainer's Hitmonlee appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

A Trainer's Hitmonlee appeared in Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!.

A Hitmonlee appeared in Narrowing the Chaser Chase!, under the ownership of a Project Mew Challenger.

A Trainer's Hitmonlee appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP166 Hitmonlee Ash's Pokédex Hitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon. This nimble Pokémon launches lethal kicks from almost any position.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG145 Hitmonlee Ash's Pokédex Hitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon. Hitmonlee can extend and retract its legs at will to kick opponents from almost any distance.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP184 Hitmonlee Dawn's Pokédex Hitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon, and the evolved form of Tyrogue. Its legs double in length, and opponents are surprised by Hitmonlee's attack range when facing it for the first time.

Pokémon Origins

Hitmonlee in Pokémon Origins

Koichi's Hitmonlee briefly appeared in File 3: Giovanni. Later, Red sent out a Hitmonlee during a Gym battle with Giovanni, where he tied with his Rhyhorn.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Hitmonlee briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.

In the manga

Hitmonlee in Pokémon Adventures

How I Became a Pokémon Card

A Team Rocket Grunt was seen with a Hitmonlee.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Hitmonlee appeared in PMDP11.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Hitmonlee appeared in PMHGSS11.

Pokémon Adventures

Hitmonlee makes a cameo in Danger: High Voltorb as a mysterious Pokémon aboard the S.S. Anne.

A Hitmonlee appeared in Tauros the Tyrant as one of the Pokémon used by Team Rocket Grunts to catch Green.

A Hitmonlee later appears as one of Bruno's Pokémon in Ponyta Tale. Later, he destroyed Bill's house in Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time). Bruno explains that Hitmonlee's legs are so flexible, it is impossible to locate the position of his knees and attack them.

A Hitmonlee was seen as one of Chuck's Pokémon. In the Gym Leader face-off of Entranced by Entei, he used Mind Reader and Reversal to turn Blue's tactics against him.

A Hitmonlee appeared as a Battle Factory Pokémon in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.

The Battle Factory rented a Hitmonlee, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Hitmonlee appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.

Gold borrowed a Hitmonlee to use in a tournament in Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!.

A Hitmonlee appeared in a flashback in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Shu caught a Hitmonlee in Down with the "Kick Fighter".

A Hitmonlee appeared in GDZ23.

A Hitmonlee appeared in GDZ51.

Pokémon Journeys

In Solitary and Menacing!, multiple Hitmonlee were seen in the Fighting Dojo.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Giovanni's Hitmonlee

Giovanni has a Hitmonlee, which debuted in Pikachu Was Kidnapped!!.

A Hitmonlee appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.

A Hitmonlee is one of Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon League, as seen in Clefairy's Under Training!!.

A Hitmonlee appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.

A Hitmonlee appeared in Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!.

Kiyo has a Hitmonlee, which appeared in The Mysterious Underground Amusement Park.

A Hitmonlee appeared in Legend Of The Strongest Pokémon!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Hitmonlee appeared in The Greatest Invention?!.

Pokémon Zensho

A Hitmonlee appeared in PZ07, under the ownership of the Dojo Master.

Bruno has a Hitmonlee, which fought Satoshi's Lapras and lost in PZ10.

In the TCG

Main article: Hitmonlee (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

When released from a Poké Ball, Hitmonlee will perform a Jump Kick targeting the nearest opponent. The jump moves in an arc heavily affected by gravity, but deals a great amount of damage and upward knockback to any foe it hits. Hitmonlee was replaced by Scizor in Super Smash Bros. Melee, who attacks in a similar way.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Hitmonlee trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Hitmonlee appears as a trophy in the 3DS version only (not the Wii U version).

Trophy information

Sometimes referred to as the Kick Master, this flexible Fighting-type Pokémon can extend each leg to nearly twice its natural length. It can often be seen rubbing its legs down after a battle. In the original Super Smash Bros., it would shout to get itself pumped up and then launch fighters directly upward with a powerful kick.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Hitmonlee appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

• Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan are the only Pokémon that were introduced as not being related to each other in an evolutionary line but later became part of the same evolutionary line as each other.
• According to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Hitmonlee is the only Pokémon recommended for the Disc Catch that is not a Flying-type.
• Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan received the biggest increase to their Special stat in Generation II, gaining 75 points of Special Defense.
• Hitmonlee has more former signature moves than any other Pokémon, with a total of four.
• Hitmonlee's English name was suggested by Bill Giese, who assisted in the naming of many Generation I Pokémon.

Origin

Based on its Japanese name and kicking attribute, Hitmonlee may represent Japanese kickboxer Tadashi Sawamura. Hitmonlee may be a personification of martial arts that focus on kicking, such as kickboxing, savate, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo. Due to its lack of a head, Hitmonlee's design bears a resemblance to mythical headless men such as the Xingtian and the Hindu demon Kabandha. Hitmonlee's legs are stretchy and can act like a spring which reminds of cartoonish concept of punching glove on a spring.

Name origin

Hitmonlee is named after Bruce Lee, and may additionally involve a combination of hit and monster. The name is also related to Hitmonchan and Hitmontop, both of which are parallel evolutions to it as of Generation II.

Sawamular may be derived from Tadashi Sawamura, a famous kickboxer.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese サワムラー Sawamular From Japanese kickboxer 沢村忠 Tadashi Sawamura French Kicklee From kick and Bruce Lee Spanish Hitmonlee Same as English name German Kicklee From Kick and Bruce Lee Italian Hitmonlee Same as English name Korean 시라소몬 Sirasomon From 시라소니 Sirasoni (nickname of famed Korean street knight 이성순 Yi Sung-sun) and monster Mandarin Chinese 飛腿郎 / 飞腿郎 Fēituǐláng* 沙瓦郎 Shāwǎláng* From 飛腿 / 飞腿 fēituǐ and 郎 láng From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 郎 láng Cantonese Chinese 飛腿郎 Fēitéuilòhng* 沙古拉 Sāgúlāai* From 飛腿 fēitéui and 郎 lòhng Partial transcription of its Japanese name

More languages Hindi किकाटैक Kickattack From kick and attack Russian Хитмонли Khitmonli Transcription of English name Thai ซาวามูลาร์ Sawamula Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Giovanni's Hitmonlee
• Hitmons

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