#106 · Generation 1
Hitmonlee
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,576 / 2,912
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,472 / 1,840
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,104
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Hitmonlee has a niche: C-tier Ultra League (Shadow), C-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CUltra Leagueshadow#296 of 851 · score 79.3
The Shadow version is ranked #296 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Low Kick / Close Combat / Blaze Kick.
- CMax Battle attackerdynamax#7 Fighting · 221 per Max Move
Dynamax Hitmonlee ranks #7 of 29 Fighting-type Max attackers: 221 damage per Max Knuckle at level 40 (fast move Rock Smash). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
- –Great Leagueshadow#407 of 1154 · score 77.3
Ranked #407 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Tyrogue- →25 candyHitmonlee
- →25 candy
Hitmonchan - →25 candy
Hitmontop
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #484 / 1154 | 75.3 | Low Kick · Blaze Kick · Brick Break | L21.5 · 5/11/15 |
| Great LeagueShadow | – | #407 / 1154 | 77.3 | Low Kick · Blaze Kick · Brick Break | L21.5 · 5/11/15 |
| Ultra League | – | #357 / 851 | 76.9 | Low Kick · Close Combat · Blaze Kick | L42 · 4/14/13 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #296 / 851 | 79.3 | Low Kick · Close Combat · Blaze Kick | L42 · 4/14/13 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #492 / 689 | 69.7 | Double Kick · Close Combat · Brick Break | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | – | #479 / 689 | 70.4 | Double Kick · Close Combat · Brick Break |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Hitmonlee can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
- fightingMax Knucklefrom Low Kick250 / 300 / 350 power
- Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
- Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP
Max Battle roles
- AttackerC Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| normalShadow | – | #84 / 354 | 11.4 | 131 | Double Kick · StompElite TM |
| fireShadow | – | #96 / 263 | 12.8 | 148 | Double Kick · Blaze Kick |
| fire | – | #117 / 263 | 10.9 | 152 | Double Kick · Blaze Kick |
| rockShadow | – | #118 / 294 | 11.1 | 128 | Double Kick · Stone Edge |
| normal | – | #122 / 354 | 9.7 | 135 | Double Kick · StompElite TM |
| fightingShadow | – | #130 / 283 | 12.4 | 144 | Double Kick · Brick BreakElite TM |
| rock | – | #143 / 294 | 9.6 | 134 | Double Kick · Stone Edge |
| fighting | – | #172 / 283 | 10.6 | 147 | Double Kick · Brick BreakElite TM |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Low KickSTAB | fighting | 5 | +5 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 6 | +8 | 2 turns |
Rock SmashSTAB | fighting | 17 | +12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 9 | +7 | 3 turns |
Double KickSTAB | fighting | 10 | +13 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 8 | +12 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Close CombatSTAB | fighting | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -45 | 100% chance: -2 own Def |
Low SweepSTAB | fighting | 40 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.21 | 40 | -40 | |
Stone Edge | rock | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -55 | |
Blaze Kick | fire | 40 | -33 | 1.0s | 1.21 | 60 | -35 | |
StompElite TM | normal | 50 | -50 | 1.5s | 1.00 | 55 | -40 | |
Brick BreakElite TMSTAB | fighting | 40 | -33 | 1.5s | 1.21 | 50 | -40 | 100% chance: -1 foe Def |
Questions people ask
- Is Hitmonlee good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Hitmonlee is C-tier for Ultra League and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Hitmonlee?
- Hitmonlee has a niche: C-tier Ultra League (Shadow), C-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- What are the best Hitmonlee IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 4/14/13 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 42. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Hitmonlee a good raid attacker?
- Hitmonlee ranks #117 of 263 fire attackers with 10.9 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Hitmonlee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Hitmonlee is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Hitmonlee worth keeping?
- Shadow Hitmonlee hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is C-tier for Ultra League, so keep it.
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