Also known as “The Kicking Fiend.” When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively and it runs smoothly with extra long strides. In “The Punchy Pokémon,” Team Rocket steals a ferocious Hitmonlee from a trainer named Giant to enter the Pokémon Grand Prix Fighting Tournament. Although the stolen Hitmonlee was a first rate contender, Ash and his newly acquired Primeape made short work of the kicking Pokémon.
First appearance: Episode 29—”The Punchy Pokémon”
