Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Hitmontop

Hitmontop

FIGHTING

Handstand Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hitmontop is a Fighting Type Handstand Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Hitmontop can be found with Intimidate, Technician and Steadfast as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Careful Nature, based on 455 combined Base Stats.

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Hitmontop Stats and Abilities

Based on Hitmontop Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Hitmontop Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 110 and the Lowest being Special Attack 35.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	50	210	304
C	Attack	95	175	317
D	Defense	95	175	317
F	Special Attack	35	67	185
D	Special Defense	110	202	350
E	Speed	70	130	262
C	Total	455

Best Held Items	Black Belt Fist Plate
Best Nature	Careful ↑ +10% Special Defense ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Bitter Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	2 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Human-Like
Egg Cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Intimidate Ability 1	Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
Technician Ability 2	Technician increases the power of moves - that are usually base power 60 or below - by 50%.
Steadfast Hidden Ability	Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.

How To Evolve Hitmontop in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Tyrogue can evolve into Hitmontop (Level 20, Attack = Defense) or Hitmonlee (Level 20, Attack > Defense).

Base	→	First Evo
Tyrogue	Level 20, Attack > Defense →	Hitmonlee
Tyrogue	Level 20, Attack = Defense →	Hitmontop
Tyrogue	Level 20, Attack < Defense →	Hitmonchan

Where To Find Hitmontop in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Hitmontop has 8 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Tyrogue, within the Grassland Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 211
Route 211	20 - 5%	Tyrogue Lv. 12-14
Route 208
Route 208	20 - 5%	Tyrogue Lv. 17-18
Whiteout Cave
Whiteout Cave	National	Tyrogue Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	National	Tyrogue Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern
Still-Water Cavern	National	Tyrogue Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave
Spacious Cave	National	Tyrogue Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave
Riverbank Cave	National	Tyrogue Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
Grassland Cave	National	Tyrogue Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hitmontop Weakness

Hitmontop is a Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Hitmontop to take More Damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Bug, Dark Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Hitmontop Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Psychic Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Rock Bug Dark
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Hitmontop Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Hitmontop Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Darkrai DARK
S	Regirock ROCK
A	Rhyperior GROUND ROCK
A	Aggron STEEL ROCK

Best Hitmontop Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Hitmontop Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
36	Close Combat	Physical	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
32	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
24	Sucker Punch	Physical	70	100	5	User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
16	Revenge	Physical	90	100	10	Power increases if user was hit first.

Best Moveset for Hitmontop TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	180	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	High critical hit ratio.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Hitmontop Lv Up Moves

Hitmontop TM Moves

Hitmontop Level Up Moves

List of Moves Hitmontop can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Triple Kick FIGHTING	Power: 15 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits thrice in one turn at increasing power.
1	Feint NORMAL	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
1	Rapid Spin NORMAL	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Removes effects of trap moves.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Helping Hand NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
1	Fake Out NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
1	Focus Energy NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
4	Quick Attack NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
8	Gyro Ball STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
12	Detect FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
16	Revenge FIGHTING	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power increases if user was hit first.
21	Wide Guard ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user's team from multi-target attacks.
21	Quick Guard FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
24	Sucker Punch DARK	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
28	Agility PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
32	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
36	Close Combat FIGHTING	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
40	Counter FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
44	Endeavor NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.

Hitmontop TM Moves

List of Moves Hitmontop can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM08	Bulk Up FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM27	Low Sweep FIGHTING	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM52	Focus Blast FIGHTING	Power: 180 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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