Is Hitmontop Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Evolves from Tyrogue when Attack and Defense are equal. AbilityIntimidate and AbilityTechnician give it utility and boosted weak moves. Handles Norman and Sidney, and the Intimidate support helps the whole team through the E4.
Tyrogue resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Hitmonlee has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Norman:
Hitmonlee trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Hitmonchan trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Hitmontop trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Winona:
Hitmonlee has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Tate & Liza:
Hitmonlee has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Wallace:
Hitmonlee resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Hitmonchan resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Hitmontop resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Sidney:
Hitmonlee trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Hitmonchan trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Hitmontop trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Phoebe:
Hitmonlee has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Glacia:
Hitmonlee trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.
Drake's team hits Hitmontop's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Drake:
Hitmonlee has the type edge here and should clean up Steven's team.
Hitmonchan has the type edge here and should clean up Steven's team.
Hitmontop has the type edge here and should clean up Steven's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Steven:
Catch Tyrogue on Route 112 (walking, Lv 17, rare). DexNav.
Your Tyrogue should hit Level 20 before you reach Norman, at typical leveling pace.
Your Tyrogue should hit Level 20 before you reach Norman, at typical leveling pace.
Your Tyrogue should hit Level 20 before you reach Norman, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Hitmontop in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Hitmontop. The 2-stage line runs through Tyrogue, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 20 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Hitmontop in ORAS
The path to Hitmontop starts with Tyrogue at Lv. 15-21 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TyrogueFiery PathLv.15CaveRate 5%DexNav chainRoute 112 - Area 2Lv.16GrassRate 5%DexNav chainRoute 112 - Area 1Lv.17GrassRate 5%DexNav chainJagged PassLv.21GrassRate 5%DexNav chain
Step 2Hitmontop ✓
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 |
What is Hitmontop Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Hitmontop
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | A | |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing | ||
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
 Ninjask Bug | B | |
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x94-111%KO Draining Kiss 2x53-63% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Ninjask Bug | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
 Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Latios builds →Psychic 2x98-115%KO Fly 2x52-63% | ||
 Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Latias builds →Psychic 2x85-101%KO Fly 2x49-58% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x94-112%KO Draining Kiss 2x52-63% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Latios builds →Psychic 2x96-114%KO Fly 2x54-64% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x124-146%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x83-98% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Latias builds →Psychic 2x85-101%KO Fly 2x50-58% | ||
 Gothitelle Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gothitelle builds →Future Sight 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Xatu builds →Psychic 2x76-90% Air Slash 2x63-74% Dazzling Gleam 2x45-53% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Latios builds →Psychic 2x94-111%KO Fly 2x53-62% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x121-142%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x81-96% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Latias builds →Psychic 2x83-98% Fly 2x48-57% | ||
Gothitelle Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gothitelle builds →Future Sight 2x97-114%KO | ||
Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Xatu builds →Psychic 2x72-85% Air Slash 2x61-72% Dazzling Gleam 2x44-52% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Latios builds →Dream Eater 2x105-124%KO Fly 2x53-62% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Latias builds →Dream Eater 2x92-108%KO Fly 2x48-57% | ||
 Deoxys Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Deoxys builds →Psycho Boost 2x165-195%KO Aerial Ace 2x54-64% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x122-144%KO Moonblast 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Clefable's Moonblast hits Hitmontop for 45-52%. Salamence's Outrage hits Hitmontop for 77-90%. Alakazam deals 68-80% with Psychic.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x45-52% | ||
 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 2x68-80% Focus Blast30-36% Shadow Ball20-24% Dazzling Gleam 2x40-48% | ||
Hitmontop Evolutions
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 Bullet Punch, Counter, Endure and 8 more.
ORAS Hitmontop Best Moveset
AbilityIntimidate drops opponent Attack on entry and AbilityTechnician boosts weaker moves by 50%%. Fighting TermStab from 95 Attack with 110 Sp. Def for special bulk. The moveset earns B-tier through Intimidate utility combined with MoveRapid Spin hazard removal.
Best Build
Hitmontop best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Hitmontop spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense at the same time. The Pokémon travels faster spinning than it does walking.
Hitmontop Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. Rapid Spin with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Starmie (Psychic), and Gardevoir (Fairy) when using Hitmontop. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Rapid Spin, Toxic, Close Combat, and Fakeout on Hitmontop. Rapid Spin is the most common pick at 0% 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves