Hitmonlee (#0106) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk120112–189220–372

Def5352–11599–225

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD110103–178202–350

Spe8782–152161–300

Total455Higher than 51% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 87). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+152Max139No SP107Min96Scarf228Tailwind304

At max Speed, Hitmonlee outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Limber
Prevents paralysis.
Reckless
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
UnburdenHidden ability
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

1.83% of teams · rank #67 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Psychic Seed
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Close Combat
Swords Dance
Knock Off
Poison Jab

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.86%
Rated 1500+3.28%
Rated 1630+1.83%
Rated 1760+1.88%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.83%

Moves

Close Combat98.3%
Swords Dance93.8%
Knock Off92.1%
Poison Jab80%
Blaze Kick11.6%
Earthquake7.7%
Rapid Spin4.2%
Taunt3.4%
Bullet Punch3%
Endure1.5%

Items

Psychic Seed60.8%
Electric Seed30.8%
Heavy-Duty Boots3.4%
White Herb2.6%
Liechi Berry1.1%
Assault Vest0.4%

Abilities

99.3%
0.5%
0.3%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe38.4%
Adamant 76 HP / 252 Atk / 180 Spe18.8%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe17.3%
Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe10.9%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe10.3%

Tera types

Dark50.5%
Ghost18.8%
Fire10.9%
Steel5.8%

Common teammates

Espeon67.9%
Indeedee56.9%
Pincurchin28.9%
Drifblim28.2%
Swampert26.3%
Raikou23.1%
Bronzong19.6%
Duraludon18.4%

Evolution

#0236TyrogueFighting
1. Level 20 if Atk > Def#0106HitmonleeFighting
2. Level 20 if Atk < Def#0107HitmonchanFighting
3. Level 20 if Atk = Def#0237HitmontopFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

EvoBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

1Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

8Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

12EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

16Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

21Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

24Blaze KickHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys8590%10

28FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

32Mega KickInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

36Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

40ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

44High Jump KickIf the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.FightingPhys13090%10

50Axe KickThe user attacks by kicking up into the air and slamming its heel down upon the target. This may also confuse the target. If it misses, the user takes damage instead.FightingPhys12090%10

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 7

EggBullet PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.SteelPhys40100%30

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggHigh Jump KickIf the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.FightingPhys13090%10

EggMach PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingPhys40100%30

EggRapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

EggVacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

Pokédex entries

Category: Kicking Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#106Original Johto#144Updated Johto#146Let’s Go Kanto#106Galar#108Blueberry#093

Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
FireRed · X · Shield
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It is also called the Kick Master. It uses its elastic legs to execute every known kick.
Crystal
If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.
Silver · SoulSilver · Y
This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
Gold · HeartGold · Sword
When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese: サワムラー
Japanese (romaji): Sawamular
Korean: 시라소몬
Chinese (Traditional): 飛腿郎
Chinese (Simplified): 飞腿郎
French: Kicklee
German: Kicklee
Spanish: Hitmonlee
Italian: Hitmonlee

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 159
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Green 1 area

Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30

Red 1 area

Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 3 areas

Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 5 areas

Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas

Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Victory Road 1 (2F)Rare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 41–46

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas

Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Victory Road 1 (2F)Rare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 41–46

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle 3FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 38

LeafGreen 1 area

Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 25

FireRed 1 area

Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 25

Yellow 1 area

Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30

Blue 1 area

Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30

Red 1 area

Fighting DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 30