Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, and Tyrogue are 100% Male Pokémon
Out of over 900 Pokémon species discovered so far, only four of them are exclusively male – the iconic fighting-types Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop and Tyrogue. While most Pokémon have equivalent male and female genders, these four fighter Pokémon simply do not have female counterparts.
A Breakdown of Pokémon Gender Ratios
First, let‘s examine the typical gender ratios seen across different Pokémon species:
- 50% Male, 50% Female – Most species like Pikachu or Charizard
- 87.5% Male, 12.5% Female – Starter species like Charmander or Squirtle
- 75% Male, 25% Female – Species like Lucario and Braixen
- 25% Male, 75% Female – Species like Jigglypuff and Milotic
- 100% Male – Hitmons and others like Tauros
- 100% Female – Chansey, Kangaskhan, etc.
- Genderless – Beldum, Staryu, Lunatone
As we can see, it‘s quite rare for species to be exclusively male or female. But that unique trait is precisely what makes Pokémon like the Hitmons so special.
The Competitive Viability of the Hitmons
In addition to their 100% male status, the Hitmon fighting types are also standout competitive Pokémon:
- Hitmonlee – Famous for its unmatched kicking power and high Speed
- Hitmonchan – A decent Rapid Spin user with solid ATK and defenses
- Hitmontop – Excels as a support fighter with Intimidate ability and Rapid Spin
According to respected site Smogon, Hitmontop is the most viable of the bunch in ranked online battles – commonly seen on teams in UU tier. Hitmonlee also makes appearances thanks to devastating moves like High Jump Kick and Mach Punch.
How The Hitmons Compare to Other Male-Only Pokémon
The Hitmons aren‘t the only male-exclusive Pokémon out there. Others include:
- Tauros – Iconic Gen 1 bull Pokémon used by Ash
- Braviary – Powerful eagle warrior that dominates with Brave Bird
- Throh – Red judo fighter with impressive bulk
- Meowstic – Has a male-only Psychic/Dark-type variant
Of these, Braviary has the highest base Attack stat at 120 – compared to Hitmonlee‘s 120, Hitmonchan‘s 105 and Hitmontop‘s 90. However, the fighting-types have better overall stats and typings offensively. Dark-type Meowstic though does outclass them with a solid Special Attack of 114.
Poké-History: The Origins of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan
Originally, the concept designs for Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan were based on famous martial artists and boxers – Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan! According to director Ken Sugimori, their Japanese names are also references:
- Sawamular = Bruce Lee‘s Japanese name
- Ebiwalar = Japanese world for boxer
Meanwhile, Hitmontop takes inspiration from capoeira dancers and Russian Cossack dancers. These real-world connections give further weight to why the species are all male!
Stats and Charts
Highest Base Stat of Male-Only Pokémon:
| Pokémon | Base Stat | Category |
| Braviary | 120 Attack | Offense |
| Regidrago | 200 Defense | Defense |
| Solrock | 95 Sp. Defense | Defense |
| Meowstic | 114 Sp. Attack | Offense |
| Hitmonlee | 118 Speed | Speed |
As shown above, male-only Pokémon excel in physical power (Braviary, Regidrago) or special attacks (Meowstic). Hitmonlee‘s max Speed is also unmatched.
Strongest All-Male Starter Lines
In terms of starters, some of the strongest 100% male lines include:
1. Mudkip -> Marshtomp -> Swampert
- Water/Ground typing provides excellent coverage
- Only starter with Ground subset – gives immunity to Electric moves
- Mega Swampert boosts already impressive stats
2. Torchic -> Combusken -> Blaziken
- Fire/Fighting type backed by excellent 125/110/80 offenses
- Speed Boost ability raises Speed each turn
- Access to powerful moves like Flare Blitz and Hi Jump Kick
3. Chimchar -> Monferno -> Infernape
- Shares the same Fire/Fighting type as Blaziken
- Excellent mixed attacking stats – 104/104 offensive
- Has signature move Mach Punch for priority
These three starters boast fantastic dual STAB coverage and the raw power to overwhelm opponents!
The Enduring Popularity of Male vs Female Pokémon
Despite male Pokémon dominating competitive battling, female creatures are incredibly popular among fans too:
| Male Pokémon | Female Pokémon |
| Lucario | Gardevoir |
| Charizard | Lopunny |
| Gengar | Froslass |
Whether its Gallade‘s knightly theme, Delphox‘s mage aesthetic, or Primarina‘s siren motif, Pokémon of both genders continue capturing our imaginations with inspired designs!
At the end of the day, the 100% male Hitmons and Tyrogue hold a special place among fans as some of the toughest, coolest and manliest Pokémon around. With fantastic backstories and competitive potential, they earned their reputation!
