Hitmontop
Hitmontop is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0237 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Species | Handstand Pokémon |
| Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
| Weight | 48.0 kg (105.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Intimidate 2. Technician Steadfast (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0146 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0148 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0110 (Sword/Shield) 0095 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 159 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart

Hitmonchan
Fighting
Hitmontop changes
- In Generation 3, Hitmontop does not have the Technician ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Hitmontop has a base experience yield of 138.
- In Generations 2-7, Hitmontop has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard. |
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| Silver | 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. |
| FireRed | It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground. |
| LeafGreen | If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard. |
| 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 |
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. |
| SoulSilver | It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground. |
| Black White |
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10. |
| X | It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10. |
| Y | If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Sword | It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground. |
| Shield | After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent’s timing, it presents its fancy kick moves. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by a factor of 10. |
Moves learned by Hitmontop
Moves learnt by level up
Hitmontop does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Hitmontop does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Hitmontop cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Hitmontop learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
| 16 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 21 | Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| 21 | Wide Guard | Rock | — | — | |
| 24 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 32 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 40 | Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 44 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Hitmontop learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Kick | Fighting | 10 | 90 |
Egg moves
Hitmontop does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Hitmontop is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Hitmontop sprites
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Where to find Hitmontop
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Tyrogue |
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| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Tyrogue |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Tyrogue |
| Black White |
Evolve Tyrogue |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Tyrogue |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Lake of Outrage |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Tyrogue |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Hitmontop questions
- What is a good moveset for Hitmontop?
- How the heck does Hitmontop/chan/lee have egg moves???
- When do EV stats show up?
- If the user gets damaged in a Double Battle by an opponent, will Revenge double if you aim for the other opponent?
- In Gen 2, how are you supposed to teach Rolling Kick to Hitmontop?
- How does nature effect Tyrogue's evolution?
- How are you supposed to ev train a Hitmonchan?
- Can you counter Thundurus+Hitmontop in Doubles?
- Is Rapid Spin worth it for my Technician Hitmontop?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Hitmontop |
|---|---|
| Japanese | カポエラー (Kapoerer) |
| German | Kapoera |
| French | Kapoera |
| Italian | Hitmontop |
| Spanish | Hitmontop |
| Korean | 카포에라 (kapoera) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 战舞郎 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 戰舞郎 |
| English |
Handstand Pokémon |
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| Japanese | さかだちポケモン |
| German | Kopfstand-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Poirier |
| Italian | Pokémon Verticale |
| Spanish | Pokémon Boca Abajo |
| Korean | 물구나무포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 倒立宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 倒立寶可夢 |
Name origin
- hit
- to strike
- mon
- monster
- top
- spinning top on which it’s based


