Name origin

hit
to strike
mon
monster
top
spinning top on which it’s based


Hitmontop artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 237
Type Fighting
Species Handstand Pokémon
Height 4′7″ (1.40m)
Weight 105.8 lbs (48.0 kg)
Abilities Intimidate
Technician
Steadfast (Dream World)
Local № 146 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
148 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Kapoera

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles 26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Special Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 138
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

Nor Fir Wat Ele Gra Ice Fig Poi Gro Fly Psy Bug Roc Gho Dra Dar Ste
2 2 ½ ½ ½

Hitmontop stats

The base stats for Hitmontop are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 50
210 - 304
Attack 95
175 - 317
Defense 95
175 - 317
Sp. Atk 35
67 - 185
Sp. Def 110
202 - 350
Speed 70
130 - 262
Total 455

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
Silver
FireRed
SoulSilver
It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
Crystal After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent’s timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.
Ruby
Sapphire
HITMONTOP spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense at the same time. The POKéMON travels faster spinning than it does walking.
Emerald Its technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. HITMONTOP travel faster spinning than they do walking.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
HeartGold If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
Black 2
White 2
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Hitmontop learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Rolling KickFightingPhysical6085
1 RevengeFightingPhysical60100
6 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
10 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
15 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
19 Triple KickFightingPhysical1090
24 Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
28 CounterFightingPhysical-100
33 FeintNormalPhysical30100
37 AgilityPsychicStatus--
42 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
46 Wide GuardRockStatus--
46 Quick GuardFightingStatus--
51 DetectFightingStatus--
55 Close CombatFightingPhysical120100
60 EndeavorNormalPhysical-100

Hitmontop learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Rolling KickFightingPhysical6085
1 RevengeFightingPhysical60100
6 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
10 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
15 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
19 Triple KickFightingPhysical1090
24 Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
28 CounterFightingPhysical-100
33 FeintNormalPhysical30100
37 AgilityPsychicStatus--
42 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
46 DetectFightingStatus--
51 Close CombatFightingPhysical120100
55 EndeavorNormalPhysical-100

Pre-evolution moves

Hitmontop can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TackleNormalPhysical50100
ForesightNormalStatus--
Fake OutNormalPhysical40100
Helping HandNormalStatus--

Egg moves

Hitmontop learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Hitmontop egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Hi Jump KickFightingPhysical13090
Mind ReaderNormalStatus--
Mach PunchFightingPhysical40100
EndureNormalStatus--
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
FeintNormalPhysical30100
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial40100
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical40100

Hitmontop learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Hitmontop egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Hi Jump KickFightingPhysical13090
Mind ReaderNormalStatus--
Mach PunchFightingPhysical40100
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial40100
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical40100

Move Tutor moves

Hitmontop can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Drill RunGroundPhysical8095

Hitmontop can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
RolloutRockPhysical3090
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial40100

Moves learnt by HM

Hitmontop is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Hitmontop is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Hitmontop is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
8 Bulk UpFightingStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Low SweepFightingPhysical60100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Hitmontop is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
8 Bulk UpFightingStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Hitmontop sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Hitmontop normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Hitmontop shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Hitmontop normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Hitmontop shiny sprite

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Where to find Hitmontop

We don't have any location data for Hitmontop yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


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