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'''Hitmons''' is a fan term used to refer to the three [[evolution]]s of {{p|Tyrogue}} ({{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}} and {{p|Hitmontop}}). The name comes from the prefix shared by all three Pokémon, ''hitmon''. The Hitmons all have high Attack, high Special Defense, average Defense, average Speed, and low Special Attack. All the Hitmons are male.

Tyrogue is the first Hitmon and a baby form of the other Hitmons. Like others such as Eevee, he can evolve into a few different Pokémon. Tyrogue was introduced in [[Generation II]]. Tyrogue originally only learned the attack {{m|Tackle}} by [[level|leveling up]] (but he could learn TM moves) until [[Generation IV]] when he learned {{m|Helping Hand}} and {{m|Fake Out}} as well. Tyrogue are medium-sized Pokémon that resemble people in general shape. However, he is predominantly purple in color with a brown bottom and feet which resemble short pants and shoes. There are white lines on his torso which resemble bandages. He also has these bandages on his wrists. He has three spikes on top of his head which resembles a crest.

He [[Evolution|evolve]]s into one of three different Pokémon starting at [[level]] 20.

* {{p|Hitmonlee}} if his {{stat|Attack}} is higher than its {{stat|Defense}}

* {{p|Hitmonchan}} if his Defense is higher than its Attack

In Generation II, Tyrogue is given away by the Karate King in [[Mt. Mortar]] after defeating him. In [[Generation III]], he could be obtained by breeding the evolved Hitmons. In Generation IV, he can be found with the [[Poké Radar]] on [[Route]]s {{rtn|208}} and {{rtn|211}}.

Hitmonlee evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is higher than his Defense. Hitmonlee knows several kick-based moves, including the rarely seen {{m|Blaze Kick}}. His leg muscles have the special ability to freely stretch and compress. As of [[Generation IV]], he can have the ability exclusive to himself: {{a|Reckless}}. Hitmonlee is a brown colored, human-shaped Pokémon. He has three-fingered hands and three claw-like toes. Hitmonlee has segmented, cream-colored arms and legs. Hitmonlee has almond-shaped eyes with black rings around them and appears to lack a nose and mouth.

In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Hitmonlee can be chosen as one of the prizes for beating the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]]. In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, he is obtained by evolving Tyrogue.

Hitmonchan evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is lower than his Defense. Hitmonchan's most notable ability is his wide versatility in boxing--his major attacks are almost all punches, making use of the boxing gloves that protect his fists. As of [[Generation IV]], he can have the ability exclusive to himself: {{a|Iron Fist}}. Hitmonchan is a tan colored, human-shaped Pokémon. He wears a light purple tunic with a skirt and has red boxing gloves over his fists. His enlarged shoulders give the appearance of shoulder pads. Unlike Hitmonlee, he has a mouth and a visible separation between body and head.  

In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Hitmonchan can be chosen as one of the prizes for beating the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]]. In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, he is obtained by evolving {{p|Tyrogue}}.

Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue when Tyrogue's Attack is equal to his Defense. Hitmontop attacks with both his feet and hands. He is the [[signature move|only Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Triple Kick}}. Hitmontop's main body has a spherical shape and is mostly blue (except for a brownish triangular patch on his chest. He has short white legs and big blue feet similar to {{p|Hitmonlee}}'s (but with a different toe arrangement). He has a skinny brownish tail that ends with a blue sphere with a spike on it. His head is round and brown with a beady-eyed face and a single spike on top.

In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, as well as {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Hitmontop is obtained by evolving Tyrogue. In {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, he can be [[Snagging|snagged]] from Cipher Peon Skrub.