Pokemon GO Hitmonlee Guide: Best Moveset, Weaknesses, and How to Catch

Hitmonlee is a Fighting-type creature from the Kanto region that has been part of Pokemon GO since the game's launch in 2016. With its powerful kicks and unique design, Hitmonlee has become a fan favorite among trainers. This guide will cover everything players need to know about Hitmonlee in Pokémon GO, including its best moveset, weaknesses, and how to catch it.

How to Catch Hitmonlee in Pokémon GO

Currently, the only way to obtain Hitmonlee in Pokémon GO is by encountering it as a wild spawn. However, during certain events, such as the recent Spotlight Hour featuring Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, the spawn rates for these Pokémon are significantly increased. Players can also look out for bonus rewards during these events, like double Candy for transferring Pokémon.

In the past, trainers could also hatch Hitmonlee from 10 km Eggs, battle it as a Tier 1 Raid Boss, or even rescue its Shadow version from Team GO Rocket grunts. Keep an eye out for future events that may bring back these alternative methods of obtaining Hitmonlee.

Hitmonlee's Best Moveset and Counters

As a pure Fighting-type Pokémon, Hitmonlee benefits from the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when using Fighting-type moves. The best moveset for Hitmonlee in Pokémon GO is:

• Fast Move: Double Kick (Fighting)
• Charged Move: Close Combat (Fighting)

This combination offers the highest total DPS (damage per second) and is also the most effective moveset for PVP battles.

Hitmonlee, being a Fighting-type Pokémon, is vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves. These types deal 160% damage to Hitmonlee. On the other hand, Hitmonlee is resistant to Bug, Dark, and Rock-type moves, which only deal 63% damage.

When facing Hitmonlee in battle, trainers should consider using Pokémon with powerful Flying, Psychic, or Fairy-type attacks to exploit its weaknesses. Some of the best counters for Hitmonlee include:

• Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike
• Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost
• Gardevoir with Confusion and Dazzling Gleam

Evolving Tyrogue into Hitmonlee

Hitmonlee is part of a three-stage evolutionary line that begins with Tyrogue, a baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II. To evolve Tyrogue into Hitmonlee, players must meet two conditions:

1. Tyrogue's Attack IV must be higher than its Defense and HP IVs
2. The player must have 25 Tyrogue Candy

If Tyrogue's Defense IV is the highest, it will evolve into Hitmonchan, while if its HP IV is the highest, it will evolve into Hitmontop.

Shiny Hitmonlee was released in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto event in 2021. The Shiny version of Hitmonlee has a striking green color scheme, making it easily distinguishable from its regular form. During events like the Spotlight Hour, players have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny Hitmonlee.