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.
If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Dragonite can KO Hitmontop with Outrage (99-116%). Azelf's Explosion hits Hitmontop for 74-88%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed44-52% Outrage99-116%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Azelf builds →Explosion74-88% U Turn11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x92-109%KO Focus Blast41-48% Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | C | |
Flying is super effective against HitmontopView Salamence → | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Helping Hand and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Hitmontop Best Moveset
Bulk and offense in one package. Hitmontop runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Close Combat. Max HP and Attack EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Hitmontop best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Close Combat
- Rapid Spin
- Sucker Punch
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Hitmontop misses out on Bullet Punch and Counter. That's 8 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
Hitmontop doesn't appear wild. Catch Tyrogue instead, it shows up but it's a rare spawn. Evolve it at level 20 to get Hitmontop. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Hitmontop in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Step 1Catch TyrogueMt. Mortar - B1FSoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.10 CaveLimitedEarlyDefeat KiyoMt. Mortar - B1FHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.10 CaveLimitedEarlyDefeat Kiyo- Step 2Hitmontop ✓
Hitmontop Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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. Close Combat with Leftovers is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, run Close Combat, Rapid Spin, Sucker Punch, and Mach Punch on Hitmontop. Close Combat is the most common pick at 19% 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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