Without Intimidate, Hitmontop wouldn't see any competitive play. With it? It lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in, turning modest base stats into a real offensive threat. Fighting is solid coverage on top of that. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
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.
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 Weakness
AvgFlying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves hit Hitmontop for super-effective damage. With 50 HP and balanced defenses, Hitmontop can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Hitmontop to get Tyrogue eggs (with patience) from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Bullet Punch, Counter, Endure and 8 more.
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
Best Hitmontop Moveset
- Fake Out
- Wide Guard
- Close Combat
- Feint
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 TyrogueCHALLENGINGFiery PathAlpha SapphireGrassLv.155%EarlyVolcanoDexNav chainCHALLENGINGFiery PathOmega RubyGrassLv.155%EarlyVolcanoDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 112 - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.165%MidRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 112 - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.165%MidRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 112 - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.175%MidRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 112 - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.175%MidRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGJagged PassAlpha SapphireGrassLv.215%MidDexNav chainCHALLENGINGJagged PassOmega RubyGrassLv.215%MidDexNav chain
Step 2Hitmontop ✓
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 appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Hitmontop first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A