Hitmonlee vs Hitmontop
Hitmonlee and Hitmontop have the same base stat total (455), Hitmonlee is faster (base Speed 87 vs 70), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Hitmonlee: 1× at best against Hitmontop; Hitmontop: 1× at best against Hitmonlee).
Split evolution of Tyrogue: the kicker and the spinner.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Hitmonlee | Hitmontop |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 50 |
| Attack | 120 (higher) | 95 |
| Defense | 53 | 95 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | 35 |
| Sp. Def | 110 | 110 |
| Speed | 87 (higher) | 70 |
| Total | 455 | 455 |
| Bulk | 213 | 255 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Hitmonlee is faster (87 vs 70 base Speed) and has the higher Attack (120 vs 95), but Hitmontop has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (255 vs 213).
Hitmonlee is ahead on
- is faster (87 vs 70 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 95)
Hitmontop is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (255 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; Hitmontop: Intimidate, Technician, Steadfast), 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 Hitmontop has 122, 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 | Hitmontop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 87 | 70 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 139 | 122 |
Type matchup, both ways
Hitmonlee (Fighting) attacking Hitmontop
Fighting 1×. Using only its own type, Hitmonlee hits Hitmontop for 1× with Fighting moves (normal damage).
Hitmontop (Fighting) attacking Hitmonlee
Fighting 1×. Using only its own type, Hitmontop 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).
- Hitmontop: 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.
Hitmontop
- Intimidate. Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
- Technician. Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
- Steadfast (hidden ability). Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Size, generation and evolution
Hitmonlee is taller (1.5 m vs 1.4 m for Hitmontop), and Hitmonlee is heavier (49.8 kg vs 48 kg for Hitmontop).
| Detail | Hitmonlee | Hitmontop |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 49.8 kg | 48 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| 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.
Hitmontop (#0237) is a Fighting-type Handstand Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Tyrogue → Hitmonlee / Hitmonchan / Hitmontop.
Keep exploring
- Open Hitmonlee and Hitmontop in the Compare tool
- Hitmonlee and Hitmontop Pokédex pages
- Fighting type
- Speed tiers