Hitmonlee may be a personification of taekwondo, a sport that focuses on kick attacks. Due to its lack of a head, Hitmonlee bears resemblance to mythical headless men such as the Xing Tian and the Hindu demon Kabandha. Based on its Japanese name and kicking attribute, Hitmonlee may also represent Japanese kickboxer Tadashi Sawamura. From the Japanese names of its Abilities—Flexible, Life-Risking and Acrobatics—Hitmonlee may also be based on an acrobat.
Hitmonlee is a combination of hit, monster, and Lee (a reference to Bruce Lee). The name is also related to Hitmonchan and Hitmontop, both of which are parallel evolutions to it as of Generation II.
Sawamular is derived from Tadashi Sawamura, a famous kickboxer.
No: 106
English Name: Hitmonlee
Japanese Name: Sawamura
Generation: 1
Type: Fighting
Species: Kicking Pokémon
Abilities: Limber, Reckless, Unburden (hidden ability)
Evolution: Tyrogue > Hitmonlee
Hitmonlee is a humanoid Pokémon with an ovoid body. Lacking a distinct neck and head, its upper torso has almond-shaped eyes with black rings around them and appears to lack a nose and mouth. Primarily brown, it has cream-colored, segmented arms and legs, with three fingers and three clawed toes respectively. The soles of its feet and its ankles have circular, yellow markings. It is an exclusively male species with no female counterpart.
Hitmonlee’s legs freely contract and stretch similar to a coiled spring. This flexibility allows Hitmonlee to run with lengthy strides and gives it greater reach for its kicks. Its excellent sense of balance enables it to kick in succession from any position. After battling, it rubs down its legs to relax the tight muscles. Rare in the wild, it is primarily found in urban areas.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.
Pokemon Blue: When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.
Pokemon Yellow: When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on impact and destroys its enemy.
Pokemon Stadium: Repeatedly kicks its enemy with legs that freely stretch and contract. Some people refer to it as the “kicking master.”
Pokemon Gold: This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
Pokemon Silver: If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.
Pokemon Crystal: It is also called the Kick Master. It uses its elastic legs to execute every known kick.
Pokemon Stadium 2: This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
Pokemon LeafGreen: When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra-long, loping strides.
Pokemon Diamond: Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
Pokemon Pearl: Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
Pokemon Platinum: Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
Pokemon HeartGold: This amazing Pokémon has an awesome sense of balance. It can kick in succession from any position.
Pokemon SoulSilver: If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.
Pokemon Black: Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
Pokemon White: Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
Pokemon Black 2: Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
pokemon White 2: Its legs can stretch double. First-time foes are startled by its extensible reach.
Pokemon X: The legs freely contract and stretch. The stretchy legs allow it to hit a distant foe with a rising kick.
Pokemon Y: If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch to strike a fleeing foe.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
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