Stats & Training
Hitmontop's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Sp. Atk eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
Hitmontop Weakness
Flying and Psychic moves hit Hitmontop for super-effective damage. Its Fighting typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. With 50 HP and balanced defenses, Hitmontop can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Hitmontop for 41-49%. Dragonite's Outrage hits Hitmontop for 54-64%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Excadrill builds →Earthquake41-49% Rapid Spin14-16% Rock Slide10-12% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed24-29% Outrage54-64% | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Jirachi builds →U Turn6-7% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Alakazam builds →Focus Blast41-48% Psychic 2x92-109%KO Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Salamence builds →Earthquake28-33% Outrage50-59% | ||
Black & White Evolution
You get Hitmontop from Tyrogue at level 20. It's one of 3 possible evolutions in this branching family, each requiring its own method. Breed through Tyrogue to get eggs. Both Hitmontop and Hitmonlee hit 455 total stats from Tyrogue. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Hitmontop to get Tyrogue eggs (with patience) using 53 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Endure and 8 more.
Black & White Hitmontop Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Defense EVs. Impish nature gives Hitmontop the right physical wall lean, Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, and Intimidate works in the background. Rapid Spin is the main damage option.
Best Build
Hitmontop best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Sucker Punch
- Close Combat
- Foresight
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Hitmontop misses out on Bullet Punch and Counter. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from High Jump Kick and Close Combat, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Hitmontop in Black & White
No wild encounters for Hitmontop. The 2-stage line runs through Tyrogue, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 20 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Hitmontop in Black & White
Step 1Catch TyrogueRoute 10WhiteGrass Lv.33-34 RouteCommonLateAnySwarm activeRoute 10BlackGrass Lv.33-34 RouteCommonLateAnySwarm active- Step 2Hitmontop ✓
Hitmontop Guide
In Black & White, Don't let Hitmontop's 455 base stat total fool you. Intimidate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Rapid Spin with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying) and Starmie (Psychic) when using Hitmontop. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black & White, Run Intimidate on Hitmontop. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Hitmontop also gets Technician and Steadfast, but they don't compare.
In Black & White, Hitmontop fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 95 Attack). Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black & White, run Rapid Spin, Sucker Punch, Close Combat, and Foresight on Hitmontop. Rapid Spin is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Hitmontop first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves