Hitmonlee (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeHitmonlee (disambiguation).
Hitmonlee
Kicking Pokémon
サワムラー
Sawamular
#0106
Hitmonlee




Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
FightingUnknown
UnknownUnknown
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UnknownUnknown
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Abilities
Limber orRecklessGen 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
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Weight
109.8 lbs.49.8 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
139
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
159
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Hitmonlee
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HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
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0
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0
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0
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Footprint

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Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
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Hitmonlee (Japanese:サワムラーSawamular) is aFighting-typePokémon introduced inGeneration I.

Itevolves fromTyrogue starting atlevel 20 when Tyrogue'sAttack is higher than itsDefense. It is one ofTyrogue'sfinal forms, the others beingHitmonchan andHitmontop.

Contents

Biology

Hitmonlee stretching its legs inPokémon Adventures

Hitmonlee is ahumanoidPokémon 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 (andone 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 inurban areas. It has been seen competing with eitherHitmonchan, orHitmontop.

Hitmonlee has had several kicking moves assignature moves:

Prior toGeneration V,Reckless was Hitmonlee'ssignature Ability.

Evolution

Hitmonlee evolves fromTyrogue.

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

Unevolved
Tyrogue
 Fighting 

First Evolution
Hitmonlee
 Fighting 

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation IKanto
#106
Red(JPN)(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it wasreused inPokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG)When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.
Blue
YellowWhen kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy.
StadiumRepeatedly kicks its enemy with legs that freely stretch and contract. Some people refer to it as the "kicking master."
Generation IIJohto
#144
GoldThis amazingPokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
SilverIf it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.
CrystalIt is also called the Kick Master. It uses its elastic legs to execute every known kick.
Stadium 2This amazingPokémon 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 IIIHoenn
#—
Kanto
#106
RubyHitmonlee'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
EmeraldIts legs freely stretch and contract. Using these springlike limbs, it bowls over foes with devastating kicks. After battle, it rubs down its tired legs.
FireRedThe legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
LeafGreenWhen in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra-long, loping strides.
Generation IVSinnoh
#—
Johto
#146
DiamondIts legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldThis amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
SoulSilverIf it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.
Generation VUnova
#—
BlackIts legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
White
Black 2Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
White 2
Generation VICentral Kalos
#—
Coastal Kalos
#—
Mountain Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
XThe legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
YIf it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.
Omega RubyHitmonlee'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 VIIAlola
#—
Kanto
#106
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inSun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go PikachuWhen kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIIIGalar
#108
Isle of Armor
#—
Crown Tundra
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inLegends: Arceus.
SwordThis amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
ShieldThe legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
Brilliant DiamondIts legs can stretch to double their length. First-time foes are startled by Hitmonlee's extensible reach.
Shining Pearl
Generation IXPaldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#93
Lumiose
#—
Hyperspace
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inLegends: Z-A.
ScarletAt 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.
VioletIt has complete control over the ligaments in its legs, expanding and contracting them to double the reach of its kicks.


Hitmonlee in theBlueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
RedBlue
Received from the master of theFighting Dojo inSaffron City (choice between it andHitmonchan)
Blue (Japan)
Received from the master of theFighting Dojo inSaffron City (choice between it andHitmonchan)
Yellow
Received from the master of theFighting Dojo inSaffron City (choice between it andHitmonchan)
Generation II
GoldSilver
EvolveTyrogue
Crystal
EvolveTyrogue
Generation III
RubySapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRedLeafGreen
Received from the master of theFighting Dojo inSaffron City (choice between it andHitmonchan)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle(Shadow)
Generation IV
DiamondPearl
EvolveTyrogue
Platinum
EvolveTyrogue
HeartGoldSoulSilver
EvolveTyrogue
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
BlackWhite
EvolveTyrogue
Black 2White 2
Trade
Generation VI
XY
EvolveTyrogue
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
EvolveTyrogue
Generation VII
SunMoon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Received from the master of theFighting Dojo inSaffron City (choice between it andHitmonchan)
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 DiamondShining Pearl
EvolveTyrogue
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
ScarletViolet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Canyon Biome
Tera Raid Battles (5★)
Legends: Z-A
Unobtainable


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 RedMD Blue
EvolveTyrogue
Generation IV
MD TimeMD Darkness
EvolveTyrogue
MD Sky
EvolveTyrogue
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
GamesEventLanguageLocationLevelDistribution period
RGBYGym Leader Castle HitmonleeJapanesehide20April 30, 1999 onwards
RBYGym Leader Castle HitmonleeEnglishhide20February 29, 2000 onwards
RBYGym Leader Castle HitmonleeFrenchhide20April 7, 2000 onwards
RBYGym Leader Castle HitmonleeGermanhide20April 7, 2000 onwards
RBYGym Leader Castle HitmonleeItalianhide20April 7, 2000 onwards
RBYGym Leader Castle HitmonleeSpanishhide20April 7, 2000 onwards

Held items

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

GamesHeld items
RedBlue
Yellow
Stadium
Normal BoxNormal Box (From Round 1: 100%)
Gorgeous BoxGorgeous Box (From Round 2: 100%)
XD
Black BeltBlack Belt (100%)

Stats

Base stats

StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157210 - 304
120
112 - 189220 - 372
53
52 - 11599 - 225
35
36 - 9567 - 185
110
103 - 178202 - 350
87
82 - 152161 - 300
Total:
455
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.
  • This Pokémon'sSpecial base stat inGeneration I was35.

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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock½×
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock½×
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock½×
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock½×
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None

Learnset

Hitmonlee is available inScarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

Byleveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP
011Low SweepFightingPhysical06565100100%20
011TackleNormalPhysical04040100100%35
011Helping HandNormalStatus000000——%20
011Fake OutNormalPhysical04040100100%10
011Focus EnergyNormalStatus000000——%30
Evo.Evo.Brick BreakFightingPhysical07575100100%15
044Double KickFightingPhysical03030100100%30
088Low KickFightingPhysical0000100100%20
1212EndureNormalStatus000000——%10
1616Sucker PunchDarkPhysical07070100100%5
2121Wide GuardRockStatus000000——%10
2424Blaze KickFirePhysical0858509090%10
2828FeintNormalPhysical03030100100%10
3232Mega KickNormalPhysical12012007575%5
3636Close CombatFightingPhysical120120100100%5
4040ReversalFightingPhysical0000100100%15
4444High Jump KickFightingPhysical13013009090%10
5050Axe KickFightingPhysical12012009090%10
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB 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

ByTM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
  TM  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
TM001TM001Take DownNormalPhysical09090085}}85%20
TM005TM005Mud-SlapGroundSpecial02020100}}100%10
TM006TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus0000100}}100%10
TM007TM007ProtectNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM012TM012Low KickFightingPhysical0000100}}100%20
TM018TM018ThiefDarkPhysical06060100}}100%25
TM025TM025FacadeNormalPhysical07070100}}100%20
TM028TM028BulldozeGroundPhysical06060100}}100%20
TM032TM032SwiftNormalSpecial0606000—}}—%20
TM036TM036Rock TombRockPhysical06060095}}95%15
TM039TM039Low SweepFightingPhysical06565100}}100%20
TM043TM043FlingDarkPhysical0000100}}100%10
TM047TM047EndureNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM049TM049Sunny DayFireStatus000000—}}—%5
TM050TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus000000—}}—%5
TM058TM058Brick BreakFightingPhysical07575100}}100%15
TM064TM064Bulk UpFightingStatus000000—}}—%20
TM066TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical08585100}}100%15
TM070TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM080TM080MetronomeNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM083TM083Poison JabPoisonPhysical08080100}}100%20
TM084TM084Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical07575100}}100%10
TM085TM085RestPsychicStatus000000—}}—%5
TM086TM086Rock SlideRockPhysical07575090}}90%10
TM087TM087TauntDarkStatus0000100}}100%20
TM088TM088Swords DanceNormalStatus000000—}}—%20
TM103TM103SubstituteNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM112TM112Aura SphereFightingSpecial0808000—}}—%20
TM130TM130Helping HandNormalStatus000000—}}—%20
TM132TM132Baton PassNormalStatus000000—}}—%40
TM134TM134ReversalFightingPhysical0000100}}100%15
TM149TM149EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100100}}100%10
TM150TM150Stone EdgeRockPhysical100100080}}80%5
TM152TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150150090}}90%5
TM158TM158Focus BlastFightingSpecial120120070}}70%5
TM167TM167Close CombatFightingPhysical120120100}}100%5
TM171TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial08080100}}100%10
TM181TM181Knock OffDarkPhysical06565100}}100%20
TM184TM184Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial04040100}}100%30
TM185TM185LungeBugPhysical08080100}}100%15
TM191TM191UproarNormalSpecial09090100}}100%10
TM204TM204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120120100}}100%15
TM205TM205EndeavorNormalPhysical0000100}}100%5
TM213TM213CoachingFightingStatus000000—}}—%10
TM221TM221Throat ChopDarkPhysical08080100}}100%15
TM229TM229Upper HandFightingPhysical06565100}}100%15
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB 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

Bybreeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
Hitmonchan
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical40100%30
HitmonchanHitmontop
CounterFightingPhysical100%20
HitmonleeHitmonchanHitmontop
FeintNormalPhysical30100%10
Hitmonlee
High Jump KickFightingPhysical13090%10
Hitmonchan
Mach PunchFightingPhysical40100%30
Hitmontop
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical50100%40
Hitmonchan
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial40100%30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Hitmonlee
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB 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 priorEvolution

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 getsSTAB 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% HPI'll KO the bad guys with my blindingly fast high kicks!
26%-50% HPDarn it, half my HP's gone already?
1%-25% HPI'm burnt right out. My legs aren't working anymore...
Level upLeveled up! My kicks are packing more power now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: PunishSawk
Connected to:Medicham
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
NormalDon'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 entryR-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 secondsBase HP: 48
Base Attack: 78Base Defense: 56Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PokéPark Pad entry:
Hitmonlee is taking a break at the hot spring in theCavern Zone on the way to theLava Zone. He's a heavy hitter when it comes toBastiodon'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: 137Base Attack: 224Base Defense: 181
Egg Distance: N/ABuddy Distance: 5 kmEvolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks:Low Kick,Rock Smash,Double Kick*
Charged Attacks:Close Combat*,Low Sweep,Stone Edge,Blaze Kick*,Stomp,Brick Break,FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon,ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

Baby form
Tyrogue
 Fighting 
Pokémon Egg
Breed



Rare Candy +Power Bracer
Level 20
(Attack >Defense)
First Evolution
Hitmonlee
 Fighting 


Sprites

Generation I
RedGreenRedBlueYellow
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation II
GoldSilverCrystal
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation III
RubySapphireEmeraldFireRedLeafGreen
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation IV
DiamondPearlPlatinumHeartGoldSoulSilver
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation V
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VI
XYOmega RubyAlpha Sapphire
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VII
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
FrontBackFrontBack
Let's Go, Pikachu!Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
SwordShield
Cross-Generation
HOME
For other sprites and images, please seeHitmonlee images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Hitmonlee inPokémon Journeys: The Series

Major appearances

Hitmonlee debuted inThe Punchy Pokémon.Team Rocket stole him from a man namedGiant in order to compete in theP1 Grand Prix. The Kicking Pokémon defeatedBrock's Geodude, andAnthony'sHitmonchan (by cheating) before losing fair and square toAsh's Primeape.

InChikorita's Big Upset, a Hitmonlee was a member of a gang ofwildFighting-type Pokémon. He befriendedChikorita after she defeated its leader, aPrimeape, and became the new gang leader.

InTwo Hits and a Miss,Shiro used a Hitmonlee during a battle againstChigusa'sHitmontop. He was eventually defeated during a rematch.

InWobbu-Palooza!, afestival crasher disrupted theWobbuffet Festival with a Hitmonlee. He was soon fought off byAsh,his friends, andTeam Rocket.

InA Tyrogue Full of Trouble,Kiyo's Hitmonlee fought alongside him to break a rolling boulder. Kiyo later used Hitmonlee in battle during an attempt tocatch awildTyrogue.

InGotta Catch Ya Later!, a Hitmonlee belonging to Kail of theInvincible Pokémon Brothers assisted another brother'sHitmonchan in his battle againstMisty. He was defeated due to the intervention ofBrock's Forretress.

InSaved by the Beldum,Gilbert used a Hitmonlee during the preliminaries of theEver Grande Conference, during which he lost toAsh's Pikachu.

InPasta 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.

InA Marathon Rivalry!,Daniel entered a Hitmonlee in thePokéathlon, where it competed againstAsh's Monferno. Despite the power of hisFighting skills, Monferno was equally agile, and the battle concluded in a tie.

InCasting a Paul on Barry!,Barry used a Hitmonlee during his battle againstPaul at theLily of the Valley Conference. Despite being able to cause a lot of damage toUrsaring, he was eventually defeated after inadvertently triggering Ursaring'sGutsAbility.

Minor appearances

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

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

A Hitmonlee appeared as an image inThe Ultimate Test.

InRiddle Me This, a Hitmonlee performed music forGary andhis entourage while they stayed at one ofCinnabar Island's hostels. Another was at thePokémon Lab whenTeam Rocket targeted it.

InPikachu's Vacation, a Hitmonlee was at thePokémon Theme Park.

Two Hitmonlee appeared inBad To The Bone. One belonged to a Trainer, while the other belonged to aGym Leader in a flashback.

InFriends to the End, a Trainer's Hitmonlee attended the closing ceremonies of theIndigo League.

InMewtwo Strikes Back and its remakeMewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution,Corey's Hitmonlee was captured and cloned byMewtwo. The Hitmonlee clone was seen again inMewtwo Returns.

InThe Power of One, a Hitmonlee sensed the disturbance caused byLawrence III.

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

InWired for Battle!, a Hitmonlee was inMuramasa's dojo.

InBeauty and the Breeder, aPokémon Breeder's Hitmonlee participated in thePokémon Beauty Contest.

InAriados, Amigos, a Trainer's Hitmonlee attended thePokémon Jujitsu Academy.

InThe Legend of Thunder!,Shinji used a Hitmonlee in his battle againstJimmy's Typhlosion.

InEnlighten Up!, a student atSlowpoke Temple had a Hitmonlee.

InJohto Photo Finish,Gary's demonstration featured a Hitmonlee evolving from aTyrogue.

InLucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Trainer's Hitmonlee competed in theRota tournament.

ACoordinator's Hitmonlee appeared inHarley Rides Again.

A Coordinator's Hitmonlee appeared inChanneling the Battle Zone!.

A Trainer's Hitmonlee appeared inI Choose You!.

A Trainer's Hitmonlee appeared inThis Magik Moment!.

Multiple Hitmonlee appeared inSolitary and Menacing!, under the ownership of theFighting Dojo. TheKarate Master used one of them to battleBea, only for it to be defeated.

A Trainer's Hitmonlee appeared inSecrets of the Jungle.

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

A Hitmonlee appeared inNarrowing the Chaser Chase!, under the ownership of aProject Mew Challenger.

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

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
EP166HitmonleeAsh's PokédexHitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon. This nimble Pokémon launches lethal kicks from almost any position.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
AG145HitmonleeAsh's PokédexHitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon. Hitmonlee can extend and retract its legs at will to kick opponents from almost any distance.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
DP184HitmonleeDawn's PokédexHitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon, and the evolved form ofTyrogue. Its legs double in length, and opponents are surprised by Hitmonlee's attack range when facing it for the first time.

Pokémon Origins

Hitmonlee inPokémon Origins

Koichi's Hitmonlee briefly appeared inFile 3: Giovanni. Later,Red sent out a Hitmonlee during a Gym battle withGiovanni, where he tied with hisRhyhorn.

Pokémon Evolutions

InThe Show, a Hitmonlee briefly appeared under the ownership of aTrainer inEcruteak City.

In the manga

Hitmonlee inPokémon Adventures

How I Became a Pokémon Card

ATeam Rocket Grunt was seen with a Hitmonlee.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Hitmonlee appeared inPMDP11.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Hitmonlee appeared inPMHGSS11.

Pokémon Adventures

Hitmonlee makes a cameo inDanger: High Voltorb as a mysterious Pokémon aboard theS.S. Anne.

A Hitmonlee appeared inTauros the Tyrant as one of the Pokémon used byTeam Rocket Grunts to catchGreen.

A Hitmonlee later appears as one ofBruno's Pokémon inPonyta Tale. Later, he destroyedBill's house inHitmonlee, 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 ofChuck's Pokémon. In theGym Leader face-off ofEntranced by Entei, he usedMind Reader andReversal to turnBlue's tactics against him.

A Hitmonlee appeared as aBattle Factory Pokémon inPinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.

The Battle Factory rented a Hitmonlee, which was stolen byGuile Hideout inSkirting Around Surskit I.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Hitmonlee appeared inLet's Aim For The Goal!.

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

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

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Shucaught a Hitmonlee inDown with the "Kick Fighter".

A Hitmonlee appeared inGDZ23.

A Hitmonlee appeared inGDZ51.

Pokémon Journeys

InSolitary and Menacing!, multiple Hitmonlee were seen in theFighting Dojo.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article:Giovanni's Hitmonlee

Giovanni has a Hitmonlee, which debuted inPikachu Was Kidnapped!!.

A Hitmonlee appeared inWhich One is the Real Clefairy!?.

A Hitmonlee is one ofBruno's Pokémon in thePokémon League, as seen inClefairy's Under Training!!.

A Hitmonlee appeared inPikachu's Birthday Party.

A Hitmonlee appeared inDemanding Tests at the Pokémon School!.

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

A Hitmonlee appeared inLegend Of The Strongest Pokémon!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Hitmonlee appeared inThe Greatest Invention?!.

Pokémon Zensho

A Hitmonlee appeared inPZ07, under the ownership ofthe Dojo Master.

Bruno has a Hitmonlee, which foughtSatoshi'sLapras and lost inPZ10.

In the TCG

Main article:Hitmonlee (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

When released from aPoké Ball, Hitmonlee will perform aJump 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 byScizor inSuper Smash Bros. Melee, who attacks in a similar way.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Hitmonlee trophy inSuper 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 aSpirit.

Trivia

Design variations

Hitmonlee's eyes are inconsistent between official media.

Origin

Based on its Japanese name and kicking attribute, Hitmonlee may represent Japanese kickboxerTadashi Sawamura. Hitmonlee may be a personification of martial arts that focus on kicking, such askickboxing,savate,Muay Thai, andTaekwondo. Due to its lack of a head, Hitmonlee's design bears a resemblance to mythicalheadless men such as theXingtian and the Hindu demonKabandha.

Hitmonlee's coiled limbs resembleiron rings used in certain Kung fu styles, as well as foot and hand bandage wraps utilized in kickboxing and other martial arts. When stretched they act like aspring which resembles the cartoonish concept of punching glove on a spring.

Name origin

Hitmonlee is named afterBruce Lee,[1] and may additionally involve a combination ofhit andmonster. The name is also related toHitmonchan andHitmontop, both of which are parallelEvolutions to it as ofGeneration II.

Sawamular may be derived fromTadashi Sawamura, a famous kickboxer.

In other languages

LanguageTitleMeaning
JapaneseサワムラーSawamularFrom Japanese kickboxer 沢村忠Tadashi Sawamura
FrenchKickleeFromkick andBruce Lee
SpanishHitmonleeSame as English name
GermanKickleeFromKick and Bruce Lee
ItalianHitmonleeSame as English name
Korean시라소몬SirasomonFrom시라소니Sirasoni (nickname of famed Korean street knight 이성순Yi Sung-sun) andmonster
Mandarin Chinese飛腿郎 / 飞腿郎Fēituǐláng*
沙瓦郎Shāwǎláng*
From飛腿 / 飞腿fēituǐ andláng
From the partial transcription of its Japanese name andláng
Cantonese Chinese飛腿郎Fēitéuilòhng*
沙古拉Sāgúlāai*
From飛腿fēitéui andlòhng
Partial transcription of its Japanese name
More languages
HindiकिकाटैकKickattackFromkick andattack
RussianХитмонлиKhitmonliTranscription of English name
Thaiซาวามูลาร์SawamulaTranscription of Japanese name

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References

  1. 1.01.1Dockery, Daniel (October 4, 2022).Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All. Running Press. p. 33. ISBN 978-0762479504.

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