Hitmontop Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Hitmontop official artwork
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Hitmontop

Handstand Pokémon

FIGHTING

It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.

Hitmontop Pokédex brings together the essential information for Hitmontop, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Hitmontop is National Pokédex #237 and was introduced in Generation II. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

This Hitmontop Pokédex covers Hitmontop across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.

Hitmontop at a glance

Type
FIGHTING
Weak to
FLYING2×PSYCHIC2×FAIRY2×
Best base stat
Special Defense — 110
Abilities
Intimidate, Technician, Steadfast (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Hitmontop Pokédex overview

Hitmontop has the Fighting typing, it belongs to Generation II, its Pokédex classification is the Handstand Pokémon. It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Hitmontop Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Hitmontop quick facts

Height
1.4 m
Weight
48.0 kg
Generation
Generation II
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Hitmontop Pokédex type and weaknesses

Hitmontop is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy. It resists Bug, Rock and Dark. These matchups come from Hitmontop's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Hitmontop and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Hitmontop type effectiveness

Damage taken when Hitmontop is hit by each type:

Weak to

FLYING2×PSYCHIC2×FAIRY2×

Resists

BUG½×ROCK½×DARK½×

Based on Fighting typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Hitmontop Pokédex stats

Hitmontop has a base stat total of 455, with Special Defense as its highest listed base stat at 110. In the Hitmontop Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Hitmontop is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Hitmontop base stats

Hp50
Attack95
Defense95
Special Attack35
Special Defense110
Speed70
Total455

Hitmontop Pokédex abilities

Hitmontop can have Intimidate, Technician and Steadfast as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Hitmontop functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Hitmontop abilities

Intimidate

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Technician

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Steadfast Hidden

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Hitmontop Pokédex evolution

Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Hitmontop evolution family

236Tyrogue
Level 20
106Hitmonlee
Level 20
107Hitmonchan
Level 20
237Hitmontop

Hitmontop evolution requirements

Hitmontop Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Hitmontop has 1 form shown on this Hitmontop Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Hitmontop normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Hitmontop.

Hitmontop Pokédex game appearances

Hitmontop appears in 18 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Colosseum, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Hitmontop appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Hitmontop game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
ColosseumWild encounter
CrystalGame data
DiamondGame data
EmeraldGame data
FireredGame data
GoldGame data
HeartgoldGame data
LeafgreenGame data
PearlGame data
PlatinumGame data
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
SilverGame data
SoulsilverGame data
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Hitmontop?

The locations below show where Hitmontop can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Hitmontop encounter locations

3 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
ColosseumAgate Village Relic ♀orestSnag38100%—
ColosseumShadow Pokemon Lab Bf1Snag Rematch38100%—
ColosseumSnagem Hideout 1fSnag Rematch38100%—

Hitmontop Pokédex moves

The Hitmontop Pokédex lists 123 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Hitmontop move explorer

123 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—Rolling KickFIGHTINGPhysical608515Level Up
—Triple KickFIGHTINGPhysical109010Level Up
1Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Level Up
1DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Level Up
1EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Level Up
1Fake OutNORMALPhysical4010010Level Up
1FeintNORMALPhysical3010010Level Up
1Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Level Up
1Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Level Up
1PursuitDARKPhysical4010020Level Up
1Quick AttackNORMALPhysical4010030Level Up
1Rapid SpinNORMALPhysical5010040Level Up
1RevengeFIGHTINGPhysical6010010Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
8Gyro BallSTEELPhysical—1005Level Up
21Quick GuardFIGHTINGStatus——15Level Up
21Wide GuardROCKStatus——10Level Up
24Sucker PunchDARKPhysical701005Level Up
28AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Level Up
28CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Level Up
32DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Level Up
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Baton PassNORMALStatus——40Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—Brutal SwingDARKPhysical6010020Machine
—Bulk UpFIGHTINGStatus——20Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Machine
—CoachingFIGHTINGStatus——10Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Drill RunGROUNDPhysical809510Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Machine
—Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—Gyro BallSTEELPhysical—1005Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Ice SpinnerICEPhysical8010015Machine
—Low KickFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—Low SweepFIGHTINGPhysical6510020Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—RetaliateNORMALPhysical701005Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RevengeFIGHTINGPhysical6010010Machine
—ReversalFIGHTINGPhysical—10015Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SandstormROCKStatus——10Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Stone EdgeROCKPhysical100805Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Triple AxelICEPhysical209010Machine
—Upper HandFIGHTINGPhysical6510015Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Vacuum WaveFIGHTINGSpecial4010030Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—Bullet PunchSTEELPhysical4010030Egg
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Egg
—FeintNORMALPhysical3010010Egg
—High Jump KickFIGHTINGPhysical1309010Egg
—Mach PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010030Egg
—Rapid SpinNORMALPhysical5010040Egg
—Vacuum WaveFIGHTINGSpecial4010030Egg
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—CoachingFIGHTINGStatus——10Tutor
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—CovetNORMALPhysical6010025Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Drill RunGROUNDPhysical809510Tutor
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Tutor
—Low KickFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Tutor
—Role PlayPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—RolloutROCKPhysical309020Tutor
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Sucker PunchDARKPhysical701005Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—Triple AxelICEPhysical209010Tutor
—TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Tutor
—Vacuum WaveFIGHTINGSpecial4010030Tutor

Hitmontop Pokédex entries

The Hitmontop Pokédex entries below let you compare how Hitmontop has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Hitmontop Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Gold

If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.

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

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.

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.

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.

Diamond

It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.

Pearl

It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.

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

It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.

White

It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.

Black 2

It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.

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

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.

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.

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