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 a factor of 10.
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by a factor of 10.
Hitmontop Weakness
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Hitmontop for super-effective damage. With 50 HP and balanced defenses, Hitmontop can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cosmog (Lake Of The Moone Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x112-132%KO Moonblast 2x70-83% Psychic 2x99-118%KO Fly 2x63-75% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x102-120%KO Psychic 2x95-113%KO Psyshock 2x86-101%KO Extrasensory 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Salamence builds →Fly 2x112-132%KO Zen Headbutt 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x75-89% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Metagross builds →Psychic 2x75-89% Zen Headbutt 2x99-118%KO Psyshock 2x67-79% Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
 Necrozma Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Necrozma builds →Prismatic Laser 2x165-194%KO Psychic 2x94-110%KO Psyshock 2x83-98% Psycho Cut 2x73-86% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Hitmontop with Dazzling Gleam (96-113%). Tapu Lele threatens a KO with Moonblast (141-166%). Gliscor deals 36-43% with Earthquake.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt54-63% Volt Switch42-50% Dazzling Gleam 2x96-113%KO | ||
Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x141-166%KO Psyshock 2x119-141%KO Psychic 2x134-157%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gliscor builds →Earthquake36-43% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Salamence builds →Earthquake39-46% Outrage70-82% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Alakazam builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x55-65% Psychic 2x92-109%KO Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Endure and 8 more.
Sun & Moon Hitmontop Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Attack EVs. Adamant nature gives Hitmontop the right physical lean, Sitrus Berry adds a one-time health recovery at low HP, and Intimidate works in the background. Rapid Spin is the main damage option.
Best Build
Hitmontop best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Close Combat
- Bullet Punch
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Wide Guard
- Close Combat
- High Jump Kick
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 Sun & Moon
Hitmontop can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Tyrogue from Gold, Crystal, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Hitmontop Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Starmie (Psychic), and Gardevoir (Fairy) when using Hitmontop. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, Hitmontop fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with 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 Sun & Moon, run Rapid Spin, Close Combat, Bullet Punch, and Stone Edge on Hitmontop. Rapid Spin is the most common pick at 25% 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