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 a factor of 10.
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by a factor of 10.
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 |
Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Hitmontop for 63-74%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off31-36% Stone Edge47-56% Pursuit19-22% Earthquake63-74% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemEviolite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Magneton builds →Flash Cannon41-49% Volt Switch36-43% Thunderbolt46-55% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Houndoom builds →Dark Pulse18-21% Flamethrower40-47% Sludge Bomb27-32% | ||
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 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Hitmontop runs Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Rapid Spin. 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
- Rapid Spin
- Triple Axel
- Close Combat
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Wide Guard
- Close Combat
- Feint
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Triple Axel
- Mach Punch
- Thief
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Wide Guard
- Close Combat
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Mach Punch
- Triple Axel
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Triple Axel
- Bullet Punch
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Triple Axel
- Close Combat
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Mach Punch
- Triple Axel
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Triple Axel
- Bullet Punch
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Triple Axel
- Close Combat
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Close Combat
- Bullet Punch
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Wide Guard
- Close Combat
- High Jump Kick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Hitmontop's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Close Combat and Focus Blast for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Hitmontop misses out on Bullet Punch and Counter. That's 9 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.
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.
Without breeding, Hitmontop misses out on Bullet Punch and Counter. That's 11 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.
Hitmontop can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Tyrogue from Gold, Crystal, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Hitmontop doesn't appear wild. Catch Tyrogue instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 20 to get Hitmontop. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Hitmontop in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Hitmontop starts with Tyrogue at Lv. 12-63 via walking and special encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TyrogueRoute 211 - WestShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.12-14 Route22%EarlyRoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.12-14 Route22%EarlyRoute 208Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.17-18 Route22%MidRoute 208Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.17-18 Route22%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Hitmontop ✓
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 TyrogueRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1028%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-105%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave5%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyRainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyRainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyNormal WeatherRoute 3ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest2%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest2%EarlyOvercastStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water2%LateOvercastGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water2%LateOvercast
Step 2Hitmontop ✓Lake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostOvercastLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostOvercastor evolve from Tyrogue (Step 1)
Hitmontop isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Tyrogue from Gold, Crystal, or Sword. The evolution path from Tyrogue to Hitmontop is covered in the steps below.
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 A-Tier.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Starmie (Psychic), and Gardevoir (Fairy) when using Hitmontop. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
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.
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.
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.
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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