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 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. This flexibility allows Hitmonlee to run with lengthy strides and gives it greater reach for its kicks. Its excellent sense of balance enables it to kick in succession from any position. After battling, it rubs down its legs to relax the tight muscles. Rare in the wild, it is primarily found in urban areas. It had a number of kicking moves as signature moves in the past: Jump Kick, High Jump Kick, Rolling Kick, and Mega Kick.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
In The Punchy Pokémon, Team Rocket stole a Hitmonlee from Giant in order to compete in the P1 Grand Prix. He 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 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. 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 a Pokémon breeding competition.
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 JN034, under the ownership of the Fighting Dojo.
A Trainer's Hitmonlee will appear in Secrets of the Jungle.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Entry
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EP166
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Hitmonlee
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Ash's Pokédex
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Hitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon. This nimble Pokémon launches lethal kicks from almost any position.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG145
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Hitmonlee
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Ash's Pokédex
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Hitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon. Hitmonlee can extend and retract its legs at will to kick opponents from almost any distance.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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DP184
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Hitmonlee
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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.
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In Pokémon Origins
Kiyo'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.
In the manga
In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga
One of the Team Rocket Grunts was seen with a Hitmonlee.
In the Pocket Monsters manga
In JNM11, multiple Hitmonlee were seen in the Fighting Dojo.
In the Pocket Monsters DP manga
A Hitmonlee appeared in PMDP11.
In the Pocket Monsters HGSS manga
A Hitmonlee appeared in PMHGSS11.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
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!!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu caught a Hitmonlee in Down with the "Kick Fighter".
A Hitmonlee appeared in GDZ23.
A Hitmonlee appeared in GDZ51.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- 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!!.
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
A Hitmonlee appeared in The Greatest Invention?!.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
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
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.
Hitmonlee appears as a trophy.
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.
Hitmonlee appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #106
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Red(ENG)
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When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.
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Blue
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Yellow
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When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy.
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Stadium
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Repeatedly kicks its enemy with legs that freely stretch and contract. Some people refer to it as the "kicking master."
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Generation II
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Johto #144
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Gold
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This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
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Silver
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If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.
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Crystal
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It is also called the Kick Master. It uses its elastic legs to execute every known kick.
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Stadium 2
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This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #106
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
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LeafGreen
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When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra-long, loping strides.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #146
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Diamond
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Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
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SoulSilver
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If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
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White
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Black 2
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Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
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Y
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If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch to strike a fleeing foe.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar #108
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Sword
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This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
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Shield
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The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
In-game events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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53
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52 - 115
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99 - 225
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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87
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82 - 152
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161 - 300
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Total: 455
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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 TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hitmonlee in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Hitmonlee in that game.
- 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
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- 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
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.
Name origin
Hitmonlee is a combination of hit, monster, and Lee (a reference to Bruce Lee).[1] The name is also related to Hitmonchan and Hitmontop, both of which are parallel evolutions to it as of Generation II.
Sawamular is derived from Tadashi Sawamura, a famous kickboxer.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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サワムラー Sawamular
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Named after Tadashi Sawamura
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French
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Kicklee
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From kick and Bruce Lee
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Spanish
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Hitmonlee
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Same as English name
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German
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Kicklee
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From Kick and Bruce Lee
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Italian
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Hitmonlee
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Same as English name
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Korean
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시라소몬 Sirasomon
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From 시라소니 Sirasoni, the nickname of famed Korean street knight, Yi Sung-sun (이성순), and mon
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Mandarin Chinese
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沙瓦郎 Shāwǎláng
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Partial transliteration of its Japanese name. The character 郎 refers to young males
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Cantonese Chinese
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沙古拉 Sāgúlāai
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Partial transliteration of its Japanese name
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More languages
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Hindi
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हिटमोंली Hitmonlee
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Хитмонли Khitmonli
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ซาวามูลาร์ Sawamular
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
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