What Kind of Creature Is Pokémon's Hitmonlee?

It's never really been explained what type of creature Hitmonlee is, though the Pokemon is obviously inspired by a famous martial artist.

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SV2a 106/165 Hitmonlee (Reverse Holo) U. Character : Hitmonlee. Edition : Pokémon Card 151. Language : Japanese. Card Number : 106/165. Set : Scarlet

Hitmonlee (Reverse Holo) U 106/165 SV2a Pokémon Card 151 - Pokemon Card Japanese

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Pokemon Let's Go Hitmonlee - Stats, Moves, Evolution & Locations

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This card condition is listed as Near Mint/Mint. For full descriptions and visual examples of how much “wear and tear” is associated with each

Hitmonlee - 106/165 151 Uncommon Pokemon - NM/MINT

3D Model] Hitmonlee : r/pokemon

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Pokemon Card Hitmonlee #106 TV Animation Blue Logo 1st Print ENG