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 10.
If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
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 |
In X & Y, Clefable's Moonblast hits Hitmontop for 60-70%. Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Hitmontop for 36-42%. Latios's Psyshock also KOs at 104-122%.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x60-70% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave25-30% Thunderbolt36-42% | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Latios builds →Draco Meteor83-98% Psyshock 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Salamence builds →Earthquake43-50% Outrage77-90% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x92-109%KO Focus Blast41-48% Shadow Ball27-32% Dazzling Gleam 2x55-65% | ||
X & Y 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 Ally Switch, Bullet Punch, Counter and 9 more.
X & Y Hitmontop Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Attack EVs. Adamant nature gives Hitmontop the right physical lean, Ejectbutton adds extra utility, and Intimidate works in the background. Fakeout is the main damage option.
Best Build
Hitmontop best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Wide Guard
- Close Combat
- Feint
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Hitmontop misses out on Ally Switch and Bullet Punch. That's 12 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 X & Y
Hitmontop isn't available in the wild in X & Y. Start by transferring Tyrogue from Gold, Crystal, or Sword. The evolution path from Tyrogue to Hitmontop is covered in the steps below.
Hitmontop Guide
In X & Y, 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 B-Tier. Fakeout with Ejectbutton is the standard set.
In X & Y, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Starmie (Psychic), and Gardevoir (Fairy) when using Hitmontop. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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.
For X & Y, Hitmontop has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type attackers hit hardest.
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