Hitmontop
TL;DR. Hitmontop is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 455. If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
Stat spread.
Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Hitmontop in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Hitmontop reaches 2,156 CP at level 40 and 2,467 CP as a best buddy.
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Hitmontop in competitive play.
Hitmontop is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #513 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Hitmontop.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hitmontop, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Hitmontop weak to?
Hitmontop takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Hitmontop resistant to?
Hitmontop resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
How does Hitmontop evolve?
Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue (Level up (Attack = Defense)). Hitmontop is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Hitmontop from?
Hitmontop was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0237.
What are Hitmontop's base stats?
Hitmontop has HP 50, Attack 95, Defense 95, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 110, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 455.
What are Hitmontop's abilities?
Hitmontop can have the abilities Intimidate, Technician, plus the Hidden Ability Steadfast.
Is Hitmontop legendary or mythical?
No. Hitmontop is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Hitmontop's best stat?
Hitmontop's highest base stat is Special Defense at 110, which ranks 5th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Hitmontop good?
Hitmontop has a base stat total of 455, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 47th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Hitmontop as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Hitmontop is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Hitmontop vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Hitmontop | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 78 | -28 |
| Attack | 95 | 104 | -9 |
| Defense | 95 | 76 | +19 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 64 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 110 | 70 | +40 |
| Speed | 70 | 75 | -5 |
| Total | 455 | 467 | -12 |
Hitmontop appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Hitmontop is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Hitmontop in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 1 game has a known habitat.
Hitmontop appears in 20 episodes.
From EP150 (2000-05-18) through JN085 (2021-10-29).
- EP150 No Big Woop! Original 2001-03-31
- EP166 Carrying On Original 2001-09-22
- EP201 Current Events Original 2002-04-27
- EP209 Got Miltank? Original 2002-08-31
- EP220 Plant It Now... Diglett Later Original 2002-11-09
- EP221 Hi Ho Silver... Away! Original 2002-11-16
- EP222 The Mystery Is History Original 2002-11-23
- EP247 Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up? Original 2002-09-27
- EP262 A Crowning Achievement Original 2003-08-23
- EP273 Playing with Fire! Original 2003-10-04
- AG011 A Bite to Remember Advanced Generation 2003-12-13
- AG145 Pasta La Vista! Advanced Generation 2006-07-08
+ 8 more episodes
- DP022 Borrowing on Bad Faith! Diamond & Pearl 2007-07-11
- DP124 To Thine Own Pokémon Be True! Diamond & Pearl 2009-09-12
- DP146 Dressed for Jess Success! Diamond & Pearl 2010-02-27
- DP161 Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn! Diamond & Pearl 2010-06-26
- XY065 Good Friends, Great Training! XY 2015-05-30
- JN034 Solitary and Menacing! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN039 Octo-Gridlock at the Gym! Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN085 Battle Three with Bea! Journeys 2022-05-26
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Hitmontop partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Hitmontop partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Hitmontop cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Hitmontop
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