Hitmonlee vs Hitmonchan
Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan have the same base stat total (455), Hitmonlee is faster (base Speed 87 vs 76), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Hitmonlee: 1× at best against Hitmonchan; Hitmonchan: 1× at best against Hitmonlee).
Split evolution of Tyrogue: the kicker and the puncher.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Hitmonlee | Hitmonchan |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 50 |
| Attack | 120 (higher) | 105 |
| Defense | 53 | 79 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | 35 |
| Sp. Def | 110 | 110 |
| Speed | 87 (higher) | 76 |
| Total | 455 | 455 |
| Bulk | 213 | 239 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Hitmonlee is faster (87 vs 76 base Speed) and has the higher Attack (120 vs 105), but Hitmonchan has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (239 vs 213).
Hitmonlee is ahead on
- is faster (87 vs 76 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 105)
Hitmonchan is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (239 vs 213)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Hitmonlee: Limber, Reckless, Unburden; Hitmonchan: Keen Eye, Iron Fist, Inner Focus), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Hitmonlee has 139 Speed and Hitmonchan has 128, so Hitmonlee moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Hitmonlee | Hitmonchan |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 87 | 76 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 139 | 128 |
Type matchup, both ways
Hitmonlee (Fighting) attacking Hitmonchan
Fighting 1×. Using only its own type, Hitmonlee hits Hitmonchan for 1× with Fighting moves (normal damage).
Hitmonchan (Fighting) attacking Hitmonlee
Fighting 1×. Using only its own type, Hitmonchan hits Hitmonlee for 1× with Fighting moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Hitmonlee: Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Hitmonchan: Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Hitmonlee
- Limber. Prevents paralysis.
- Reckless. Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
- Unburden (hidden ability). Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Hitmonchan
- Keen Eye. Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
- Iron Fist. Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
- Inner Focus (hidden ability). Prevents flinching.
Size, generation and evolution
Hitmonlee is taller (1.5 m vs 1.4 m for Hitmonchan), and Hitmonchan is heavier (50.2 kg vs 49.8 kg for Hitmonlee).
| Detail | Hitmonlee | Hitmonchan |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 49.8 kg | 50.2 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 1 (Kanto) |
| Evolution line | Tyrogue → Hitmonlee / Hitmonchan / Hitmontop | Tyrogue → Hitmonlee / Hitmonchan / Hitmontop |
Hitmonlee (#0106) is a Fighting-type Kicking Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Tyrogue → Hitmonlee / Hitmonchan / Hitmontop.
Hitmonchan (#0107) is a Fighting-type Punching Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Tyrogue → Hitmonlee / Hitmonchan / Hitmontop.
Keep exploring
- Open Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan in the Compare tool
- Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan Pokédex pages
- Fighting type
- Speed tiers