Hitmonlee (Pokémon)

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Marowak #105: Marowak
Pokémon
#107: Hitmonchan Hitmonchan
Hitmonlee
サワムラー Sawamular
#106
106Hitmonlee.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Fighting '
Category
Kicking Pokémon
Abilities
Limber or Reckless Unburden
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#106
Johto
#146
Hoenn
#274
Regional Browser numbers
Oblivia
R-101 N-071
Height
4'11"
Imperial
1.5 m
Metric
Weight
109.8 lbs.
Imperial
49.8 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body12.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F106.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
100% male
Breeding
Human-Like group 26 cycles
(6630 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
2
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 139 Battle Exp.: 1391*

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

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

Biology

Physiology

Hitmonlee is a Pokémon shaped similar to both a human and an egg. Primarily brown, Hitmonlee has cream-colored, segmented arms and legs, with three fingers and three claw-like toes respectively. The muscles on his legs are akin to a coiled spring, being able to freely expand and contract. These muscles are more accurate than his arms, allowing him to perform powerful knee and kick attacks. Hitmonlee has almond-shaped eyes with black rings around them, and his feet have yellow coloration on their ankles and soles. He appears to lack a nose and mouth.

Gender differences

Hitmonlee is a male-only species with no female counterpart.

Special abilities

Hitmonlee possesses a considerable sense of balance, enabling him to kick in succession from any position. When kicking, the sole of his foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact. Hitmonlee knows several kick-based moves, including the rarely seen Blaze Kick. His leg muscles have the special ability to freely stretch and compress. Hitmonlee also has a few mental-based moves such as Meditate and Mind Reader. As with other Fighting-type Pokémon, Hitmonlee is capable of a few Rock-type moves and Earthquake.

Hitmonlee is one of the very few Pokémon that learns Hi Jump Kick, and is the only Pokémon to learn Mega Kick via level-up.

Behavior

When in a hurry, his legs lengthen progressively. He can run smoothly with long, loping strides. After battle, he rubs down his legs and loosens the muscles to overcome fatigue.

Habitat

Hitmonlee have become domesticated, and therefore live around large cities. They are first documented in Kanto.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Unknown.

In the anime

Hitmonlee in the anime

Major appearances

Hitmonlee first appeared 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) and lost fair and square to Ash's Primeape.

In Chikorita's Big Upset, one was part of a group of Fighting-type Pokémon that roamed the streets of the city as a gang.

A Hitmonlee appeared in Casting a Paul on Barry!, under the ownership of Barry. Despite being able to cause a lot of damage to Paul's Ursaring, it was eventually defeated after inadvertently triggering Ursaring's Guts ability.

Minor appearances

A Hitmonlee appeared in Showdown at Dark City as one of the Yas Gym's Pokémon.

A Hitmonlee appeared in A Chansey Operation, where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

A Hitmonlee was seen in a Pokémon Lab in Riddle Me This.

A Hitmonlee owned by Corey was one of the Pokémon owned by that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back. The Hitmonlee clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

Two Hitmonlee appeared in Bad to the Bone. One was under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer, while the other one appeared in a flashback belonging to an unnamed Gym Leader.

A Hitmonlee under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared in Friends to the End, during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.

Hitmonlee also appeared in The Power of One.

A Hitmonlee was seen in a dojo in Wired for Battle!.

Shiro, a challenger to the dojo in Two Hits and a Miss used a Hitmonlee.

A Hitmonlee under the ownership of Shinji had a brief appearance in The Legend of Thunder! battling Jimmy's Typhlosion.

Wobbu-Palooza! featured a Hitmonlee belonging to a Festival Crasher.

One of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers in Cerulean Blues has a Hitmonlee.

A Hitmonlee was used during the preliminaries of the Hoenn League by Gilbert in Saved by the Beldum. Gilbert's Hitmonlee lost to Ash's Pikachu.

A Hitmonlee appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, taking part in the festival honoring Sir Aaron.

Master Hamm used a Hitmonlee against his son Kyle, a cook, in Pasta La Vista. If the Dojo Master won, he would retire, and Kyle would have to give up his shop for the Dojo. If Kyle won, it would all stay the same. Ash, and May ended up taking the place of the two. As it was a draw, Kyle and his father decided to both work at the restaurant while Kyle's girlfriend Terri took up ownership of the Dojo.

A Hitmonlee appeared in A Marathon Rivalry!, under the ownership of Daniel.

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.

In the manga

Bruno's Hitmonlee, as seen in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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

Hitmonlee later appears as one of Bruno's Pokémon, who destroyed Bill's house. Bruno explains that Hitmonlee's legs are so flexible, it's impossible to locate the position of its knees and attack them.

Hitmonlee was also seen as one of Chuck's Pokémon. In the Gym Leader faceoff of Volume 13, it used Mind Reader and Reversal to turn Blue's tactics against him.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Gold borrows a Hitmonlee to use in a tournament in Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!.

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga

Shū has a Hitmonlee in the Pokémon Get da ze! manga.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Hitmonlee is one of Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon League as seen in PM034.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Bruno has a Hitmonlee which fought against Satoshi's Lapras and lost in Indigo Plateau.

In the TCG

Main article: Hitmonlee (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

When released from a Poké Ball, Hitmonlee will perform a Hi Jump Kick dealing a great amount of damage on whoever it hit. Hitmonlee did not return in Super Smash Bros. Melee and was replaced by Scizor who attacks in a similar way.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red 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
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 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.
Generation III
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
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
Black あしが 2ばいの ながさに のびる。はじめて たたかう あいては その まあいの ひろさに おどろく。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
One Saffron City
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
One Saffron City
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve Tyrogue
Crystal
None Evolve Tyrogue
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
One Saffron City
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Tyrogue
Platinum
None Evolve Tyrogue
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Tyrogue
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Evolve Tyrogue
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Stadium Gym Leader Castle
Pokémon Channel Bus Stop
Pokémon Pinball Saffron City
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Walker
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve Tyrogue
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Evolve Tyrogue
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Sky Fortress
Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast Lava: Volcanic Slope (post ending)
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Cavern Zone

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokémon XD Black Belt Black Belt (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157 210 - 304
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
53
52 - 115 99 - 225
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
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 V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10
00Start Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30
055 Meditate Psychic Status 0000 —% 40
099 Rolling Kick Fighting Physical 06060 08585% 15
1313 Jump Kick Fighting Physical 100100 09595% 10
1717 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 15
2121 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
2525 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
2929 Hi Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130130 09090% 10
3333 Mind Reader Normal Status 0000 —% 5
3737 Foresight Normal Status 0000 —% 40
4141 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000 —% 10
4545 Blaze Kick Fire Physical 08585 09090% 10
4949 Endure Normal Status 0000 —% 10
5353 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 07575% 5
5757 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
6161 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 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 of Hitmonlee
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM83 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 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 of Hitmonlee
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Hitmonchan
Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30
HitmonchanHitmontop
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Hitmonlee
Endure Normal Status —% 15
HitmonleeHitmonchanHitmontop
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
HitmonleeHitmonchanHitmontop
Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
Hitmonlee
Hi Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 20
Hitmonchan
Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30
Hitmonlee
Mind Reader Normal Status —% 5
HitmonchanHitmontop
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
Hitmontop
Rapid Spin Normal Physical 20 100% 40
Hitmonchan
Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hitmonlee in Generation V
  • 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

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Hitmonlee can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Hitmonlee cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Tyrogue (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Tackle Normal Physical 50 100% 35
Tyrogue (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 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 moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 38+ Purified moves
Shadow Down File:Box xd 106.png Refresh Normal
Shadow Half Hi Jump Kick Fighting
Shadow Rush Mind Reader Normal
-- Mega Kick Normal

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin106.png Pinani106.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani106.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 106.png 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!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Leveled up! My kicks are packing more power now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 106.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Fighting  Fighting Assist.png
( Fighting )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Crush 3 field move.png
(Crush ×3)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW106.png 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.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Tyrogue
Baby form
Tyrogue
 Fighting 
Rare Candy
Level 20
(Attack > Defense)


Egg
Breed

Hitmonlee
First evolution
Hitmonlee
 Fighting 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 106.png Spr 1y 106.png Spr 1g 106.png Spr b g1 106.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 106.png Spr 2s 106.png Spr 2c 106.png Spr b 2g 106.png
Spr 2g 106 s.png Spr 2s 106 s.png Spr 2c 106 s.png Spr b 2g 106 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 106.png Spr 3e 106.png Spr 3f 106.png Spr b 3r 106.png
Spr 3r 106 s.png Spr 3e 106 s.png Spr 3f 106 s.png Spr b 3r 106 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 106.png Spr 4p 106.png Spr 4h 106.png Spr b 4d 106.png
Spr 4d 106 s.png Spr 4p 106 s.png Spr 4h 106 s.png Spr b 4d 106 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 106.png Spr 5b2 106.png Spr b 5b 106.png
Spr 5b 106 s.png Spr 5b2 106 s.png Spr b 5b 106 s.png
Hitmonlee For other sprites and images, please see Hitmonlee images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Hitmonlee may be a personification of taekwondo, a sport that focuses on kick attacks. Hitmonlee bears resemblance to Blemmyes due to his lack of an actual head. The overall shape of his body also resembles a human foot. He may also represent Tadashi Sawamura. When looking to the japanese names of his Abilities: Flexible, Life-Risking and Acrobatics, Hitmonlee may also be based on an acrobat.

Name origin

Hitmonlee is a combination of hit, monster, and Lee (a reference to Bruce Lee), perhaps meaning "the monster that hits like Bruce Lee". 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 the world's first kickboxer, Tadashi Sawamura.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese サワムラー Sawamular Named after Tadashi Sawamura
France Flag.png French Kicklee From kick and Lee, as in Bruce Lee
Spain Flag.png Spanish Hitmonlee Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Kicklee From kick and Lee, as in Bruce Lee
Italy Flag.png Italian Hitmonlee Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 시라소몬 Shirasomon From 시라소니 Sirasoni, the nickname of famed Korean street knight, Yi Sung-sun (이성순), and mon
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 沙瓦郎 Shāwǎláng Partial transliteration of its Japanese name. The character 郎 refers to young males
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 沙古拉 Sāgúlāai Partial transliteration of its Japanese name



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