In Sword & Shield, 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. Fakeout with Weakness Policy is the standard set.

What is Hitmontop weak to?

In Sword & Shield, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Starmie (Psychic), and Gardevoir (Fairy) when using Hitmontop. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

What is the best ability for Hitmontop?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

What role does Hitmontop play in battle?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

What are the best moves for Hitmontop?

In Sword & Shield, run Fakeout, Mach Punch, Tripleaxel, and Bullet Punch on Hitmontop. Fakeout is the most common pick at 22% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.

Hitmontop - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

CTier

70Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP50

Attack95

Defense95

Sp. Atk35

Sp. Def110

Speed70

Total455

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.4 m

Weight48.0 kg

Base XP159

Abilities

IntimidatePopular

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

TechnicianPopular

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

SteadfastHA

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+2Spe

Special Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

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

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.

Hitmontop Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Flying, Psychic, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)	Bug, Rock, Dark

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score-3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Flying Psychic Fairy

½xResist

Bug Rock Dark

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (5)

Normal Ice Rock Dark Steel

How to Beat Hitmontop in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Mimikyu GhostFairy	B
TM Move Moves Draining KissTM87 Damage vs Hitmontop Draining Kiss 2x 28-33% View Mimikyu builds →
Togekiss FairyFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 FlyTM06 Air SlashTM95 Draining KissTM87 Damage vs Hitmontop Sky Attack 2x 78-93% Fly 2x 51-60% Air Slash 2x 76-90% Draining Kiss 2x 51-60% View Togekiss builds →
Gardevoir PsychicFairy	B
Available Moves Moves MoonblastLv. 1 PsychicLv. 42 Dazzling GleamLv. 1 PsybeamLv. 18 Damage vs Hitmontop Moonblast 2x 98-115%KO Psychic 2x 93-110%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x 83-98% Psybeam 2x 68-80% View Gardevoir builds →
Drifblim GhostFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 AcrobaticsTM78 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Fly 2x 72-85% Acrobatics 2x 44-53% Gust 2x 33-40% View Drifblim builds →
Noivern FlyingDragon	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air SlashTM95 Wing AttackLv. 16 Air CutterLv. 24 Damage vs Hitmontop Fly 2x 66-78% Air Slash 2x 63-75% Wing Attack 2x 44-53% Air Cutter 2x 51-60% View Noivern builds →

Sword & Shield 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

3 Evolutions

#236Tyrogue

#106HitmonleeLevel 20 (Atk > Def)

#107HitmonchanLevel 20 (Atk < Def)

#237HitmontopLevel 20 (Atk = Def)

Stat Comparison 4 Stages

Tyrogue

Fighting

Hitmonlee

Fighting

Hitmonchan

Fighting

Hitmontop

Fighting

50+15

ATK

120+85

105+70

95+60

DEF

53+18

79+44

95+60

SP.ATK

SP.DEF

110+75

SPE

87+52

76+41

70+35

BST

210D-Tier

455B-Tier+245

455A-Tier+245

ROLE

Balanced

Cannon

Attacker

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Challenging

Breed with Hitmontop to get Tyrogue eggs (with patience) using 52 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Feint and 5 more.

Egg Groups

Humanshape

Gender

♂100.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Hitmontop Best Moveset

Start with max HP and Attack EVs. Adamant nature gives Hitmontop the right physical lean, Weakness Policy adds a massive attack boost after eating a super-effective hit, and Technician works in the background. Fakeout is the main damage option.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Technician

Item

Weakness PolicySETUP

Best Nature for Hitmontop

Adamant+ATK

Hitmontop best EVs are Attack and HP

EVs

Atk

SpD

Doubles Physical Tank Moveset

Fake Out
Mach PunchSTAB
Triple Axel
Bullet Punch

Recommended Teammates

Tapu FiniGood

NinetalesGood

ZapdosGood

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 Normal and Steel coverage and more rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Fake Out+3

S4010010Normal

Lv 1

Feint+2

—3010010Normal

Lv 1

Focus Energy

C——30Normal

Lv 1

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

Lv 1

Rapid Spin

S5010040Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 1

Triple Kick

D109010Fighting

Lv 4

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Lv 8

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

Lv 12

Detect+4

C——5Fighting

Lv 16

Revenge-4

C6010010Fighting

Lv 21

Quick Guard+3

———15Fighting

Lv 21

Wide Guard+3

C——10Rock

Lv 24

Sucker Punch+1

A701005Dark

Lv 28

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 32

Dig

C8010010Ground

Lv 36

Close Combat

A1201005Fighting

Lv 40

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Lv 44

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

TM Moves

TR12

Agility

C——30Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR01

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

TM43

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM97

Brutal Swing

D6010020Dark

TR48

Bulk Up

C——20Fighting

TM81

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TR53

Close Combat

A1201005Fighting

TM15

Dig

C8010010Ground

TR87

Drill Run

C809510Ground

TR10

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

C7010020Normal

TR64

Focus Blast

D120705Fighting

TR13

Focus Energy

C——30Normal

TR52

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TR07

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

TM75

Low Sweep

—6510020Fighting

TM01

Mega Kick

C120755Normal

Mega Punch

C808520Normal

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM79

Retaliate

C701005Normal

TM42

Revenge-4

C6010010Fighting

TM22

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM32

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR75

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM40

Swift

D60—20Normal

TM23

Thief

B6010025Dark

TR35

Uproar

D9010010Normal

TR85

Work Up

D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Bullet Punch+1

A4010030Steel

Egg

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Egg

Feint+2

—3010010Normal

Egg

High Jump Kick

B1309010Fighting

Egg

Mach Punch+1

S4010030Fighting

Egg

Mind Reader

———5Normal

Egg

Rapid Spin

S5010040Normal

Egg

Vacuum Wave+1

D4010030Fighting

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Coaching

D——10Fighting

Tutor

Triple Axel

S209010Ice

How to Get Hitmontop in Sword & Shield

Hitmontop tops out at low spawn rates across 2 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.

Where To Catch Hitmontop in Sword & Shield

To get Hitmontop, start by catching Tyrogue through walking encounters at Lv. 7-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Tyrogue
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
28%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
28%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
28%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
28%Early
Overcast
South Lake Miloch
ShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water
10%Early
Overcast
South Lake Miloch
SwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water
10%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Sandstorm
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Intense Sun
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Sandstorm
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Normal Weather
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Normal Weather
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Intense Sun
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Intense Sun
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Sandstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Intense Sun
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Sandstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Normal Weather
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
5%Early
Normal Weather
West Lake Axewell
SwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
5%Early
Overcast
West Lake Axewell
ShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
5%Early
Overcast
South Lake Miloch - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Thunderstorm
South Lake Miloch - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Snowstorm
South Lake Miloch - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Intense Sun
South Lake Miloch - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Snowing
South Lake Miloch - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Thunderstorm
South Lake Miloch - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Sandstorm
South Lake Miloch - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Raining
South Lake Miloch - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Intense Sun
South Lake Miloch - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Heavy Fog
South Lake Miloch - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Snowing
South Lake Miloch - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Overcast
South Lake Miloch - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Sandstorm
South Lake Miloch - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Normal Weather
South Lake Miloch - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Raining
South Lake Miloch - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Snowstorm
South Lake Miloch - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Heavy Fog
South Lake Miloch - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Overcast
South Lake Miloch - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Normal Weather
Route 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route
2%Early
All Weather
Route 3
SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route
2%Early
All Weather
Dappled Grove
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
2%Early
Overcast
Dappled Grove
SwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
2%Early
Overcast
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Seat
ShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
2%Late
Overcast
Giant's Seat
SwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
2%Late
Overcast
Train until Level 20
Step 2Hitmontop ✓
Lake of Outrage
ShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
2%Post
Overcast
Lake of Outrage
SwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
2%Post
Overcast
or evolve from Tyrogue (Step 1)

Hitmontop Guide

In Sword & Shield, 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. Fakeout with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Starmie (Psychic), and Gardevoir (Fairy) when using Hitmontop. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, run Fakeout, Mach Punch, Tripleaxel, and Bullet Punch on Hitmontop. Fakeout is the most common pick at 22% 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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Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Psycho CutTM69 PsybeamLv. 16 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Psycho Cut 2x 45-54% Psybeam 2x 54-64% Confusion 2x 39-48% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Pluck 2x 59-70% Peck 2x 36-43% View Corviknight builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 4 Damage vs Hitmontop Gust 2x 30-38% View Drifloon builds →
Woobat PsychicFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Psycho CutTM69 Air CutterLv. 15 ConfusionLv. 5 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Psycho Cut 2x 45-54% Air Cutter 2x 39-48% Confusion 2x 36-43% Gust 2x 27-32% View Woobat builds →
Natu PsychicFlying	D
Available Moves Moves PeckLv. 1 Stored PowerLv. 5 Damage vs Hitmontop Peck 2x 27-32% Stored Power 2x 18-21% View Natu builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Psycho CutTM69 PsybeamLv. 16 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Psycho Cut 2x 43-51% Psybeam 2x 51-60% Confusion 2x 38-46% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Pluck 2x 54-65% Peck 2x 34-42% View Corviknight builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Air SlashLv. 24 PsybeamLv. 16 ConfusionLv. 8 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Air Slash 2x 58-69% Psybeam 2x 35-43% Confusion 2x 28-34% Gust 2x 34-42% View Butterfree builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 4 Damage vs Hitmontop Gust 2x 26-32% View Drifloon builds →
Farfetch'd NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Aerial AceLv. 20 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Aerial Ace 2x 54-65% Peck 2x 34-42% View Farfetch'd builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Psycho CutTM69 PsybeamLv. 16 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Psycho Cut 2x 39-46% Psybeam 2x 49-58% Confusion 2x 39-46% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Pluck 2x 53-63% Peck 2x 31-38% View Corviknight builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 ExtrasensoryLv. 23 Air SlashLv. 18 ConfusionLv. 9 Damage vs Hitmontop Sky Attack 2x 81-96% Extrasensory 2x 39-47% Air Slash 2x 56-67% Confusion 2x 25-31% View Noctowl builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Air SlashLv. 24 PsybeamLv. 16 ConfusionLv. 8 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Air Slash 2x 60-71% Psybeam 2x 35-42% Confusion 2x 28-33% Gust 2x 35-42% View Butterfree builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 4 Damage vs Hitmontop Gust 2x 28-33% View Drifloon builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves PsychicLv. 36 Psycho CutTM69 PsybeamLv. 16 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Psychic 2x 66-77% Psycho Cut 2x 38-45% Psybeam 2x 46-55% Confusion 2x 38-45% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Drill PeckLv. 34 PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Fly 2x 76-90% Drill Peck 2x 68-81% Pluck 2x 52-61% Peck 2x 32-39% View Corviknight builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 BounceLv. 28 Wing AttackLv. 4 Aerial AceLv. 12 Damage vs Hitmontop Fly 2x 82-97% Bounce 2x 76-90% Wing Attack 2x 55-65% Aerial Ace 2x 55-65% View Hawlucha builds →
Sigilyph PsychicFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air SlashLv. 35 Psycho CutTM69 PsybeamLv. 20 Damage vs Hitmontop Fly 2x 57-68% Air Slash 2x 66-77% Psycho Cut 2x 46-55% Psybeam 2x 57-68% View Sigilyph builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 4 Damage vs Hitmontop Gust 2x 24-29% View Drifloon builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves PsychicLv. 36 Psycho CutTM69 PsybeamLv. 16 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Psychic 2x 65-77% Psycho Cut 2x 39-46% Psybeam 2x 49-59% Confusion 2x 39-46% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Drill PeckLv. 34 PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Hitmontop Fly 2x 78-93% Drill Peck 2x 70-84% Pluck 2x 55-65% Peck 2x 34-40% View Corviknight builds →
Mimikyu GhostFairy	B
TM Move Moves Draining KissTM87 Damage vs Hitmontop Draining Kiss 2x 29-34% View Mimikyu builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 BounceLv. 28 Wing AttackLv. 4 Aerial AceLv. 12 Damage vs Hitmontop Fly 2x 81-96% Bounce 2x 78-93% Wing Attack 2x 55-65% Aerial Ace 2x 55-65% View Hawlucha builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Available Moves Moves AcrobaticsTM78 GustLv. 4 Damage vs Hitmontop Acrobatics 2x 34-40% Gust 2x 26-31% View Drifloon builds →