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Hitmonlee (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Tyrogue starting at level 20 when its attack is higher than its defense.
Physiology and Behavior[]
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.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
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.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
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.
Hitmonlee is named after Bruce Lee and may additionally involve a combination of hit and monster.
Sawamular may be derived from Tadashi Sawamura, a famous kickboxer.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides. |
| Pokémon Yellow | When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy. |
| Pokémon Stadium | Repeatedly kicks its enemy with legs that freely stretch and contract. Some people refer to it as the "kicking master." |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position. |
| Pokémon Silver | If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe. |
| Pokémon Crystal | It is also called the Kick Master. It uses its elastic legs to execute every known kick. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra-long, loping strides. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. |
| Pokémon Pearl | Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. |
| Pokémon White | Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick. |
| Pokémon Y | If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch to strike a fleeing foe. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position. |
| Pokémon Shield | The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Its legs can stretch to double their length. First-time foes are startled by Hitmonlee's extensible reach. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Its legs can stretch to double their length. First-time foes are startled by Hitmonlee's extensible reach. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Violet | It has complete control over the ligaments in its legs, expanding and contracting them to double the reach of its kicks. |
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Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Attack | 35 |
| Sp. Defense | 110 |
| Speed | 87 |
| Total | 455 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Hitmonlee has more former signature moves than any other Pokémon, with a total of four.