hitmonlee

Hitmonlee is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Fighting

Abilities:

• Limber: Prevents paralysis.
• Reckless: Increases the power of moves that have recoil damage by 20%.
• Unburden (Hidden Ability): Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat if its held item is used or lost.

Physical Characteristics:

• Humanoid appearance with a muscular build.
• Notable for its long, spring-like legs which can extend significantly.
• Brown body with segmented legs resembling a series of discs.
• Has a featureless face with slanted, narrow eyes.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known for its exceptional kicking skills, honing its abilities through rigorous training.
• Prefers mountainous regions and areas with rugged terrain where it can train.
• Often found in secluded areas, practicing its kicks to maintain its formidable strength.
• Displays a calm demeanor but exhibits fierce determination in battle.

In Battle:

• Renowned for its powerful physical attacks and high Speed.
• Signature moves include High Jump Kick, Mega Kick, and Blaze Kick.
• Excels against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark types due to its Fighting-type moves.
• Vulnerable to Psychic, Flying, and Fairy-type attacks.
• Often utilizes its ability to increase Speed or power, making it a formidable opponent in close combat.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Tyrogue starting at level 20 if its Attack is higher than its Defense.
• Does not evolve into another Pokémon but has counterparts: Hitmonchan and Hitmontop.

Interesting Facts:

• Nicknamed "The Kicking Fiend" due to its incredible kicking prowess.
• Its legs can stretch to deliver devastating kicks, said to be unstoppable once started.
• Inspired by martial artists and may be named after Bruce Lee, reflecting its combat style.
• In the anime, its kicks have been depicted as powerful enough to shatter concrete.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

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