Is Hitmontop Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Fighting-type with AbilityIntimidate and balanced defenses. Handles portions of Molayne's Steel E4 and drops Attack on physical threats. AbilityTechnician variant boosts weaker priority moves. Solid but overshadowed by Machamp and Primeape.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Lana's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Acerola's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Hapu's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Acerola's typing presses Tyrogue's defenses.
Kahili's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Hitmontop cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmonlee cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmonchan cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmontop cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Hitmontop in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Hitmontop isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Tyrogue from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Tyrogue to Hitmontop is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Hitmontop in USUM
Step 1Breed Tyrogue from HitmontopLATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Mt. Mortar · Defeat Karate King. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Route 34 · Hatch Odd Egg (random). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 211. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 211. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Mt. Mortar · Defeat Kiyo. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 10 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- 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
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x112-134%KO Extrasensory 2x42-49% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x78-92% Draining Kiss 2x34-40% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x116-138%KO Extrasensory 2x41-49% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gardevoir builds →Dream Eater 2x104-123%KO Draining Kiss 2x53-63% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x73-87% Dream Eater 2x54-64% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x107-127%KO Dream Eater 2x60-71% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x123-146%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x119-141%KO Draining Kiss 2x52-62% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x71-84% Dream Eater 2x51-61% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x96-114%KO Acrobatics 2x29-34% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x108-128%KO Moonblast 2x68-81% Air Slash 2x54-64% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x123-146%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x119-141%KO Draining Kiss 2x51-60% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x116-137%KO | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x109-129%KO Moonblast 2x70-83% Air Slash 2x55-65% | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x146-173%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-50% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x126-148%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x121-143%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x54-64% Acrobatics 2x43-50% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Marshadow's Close Combat hits Hitmontop for 57-67%. Xerneas's Moonblast hits Hitmontop for 47-55%. Salamence deals 70-82% with Outrage.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Marshadow builds →Shadow Sneak19-22% Close Combat57-67% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFairyaura ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Xerneas builds →Moonblast 2x47-55% Focus Blast29-35% Thunder27-32% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hitmontop View Salamence builds →Earthquake39-46% Outrage70-82% | ||
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.
USUM Hitmontop Best Moveset
95 Attack and 95 Defense with AbilityIntimidate dropping opposing Attack on entry and AbilityTechnician boosting weaker moves by 50%%. MoveRapid Spin clears hazards. MoveMach Punch adds priority Fighting TermStab. The moveset holds C-tier through Intimidate support, priority, and hazard removal packed into one slot.
Best Build
Hitmontop best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
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 Normal and Dark coverage and more 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
Base Stats
Hitmontop Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Starmie (Psychic), and Gardevoir (Fairy) when using Hitmontop. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Rapid Spin, Fakeout, Close Combat, and Earthquake 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.
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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
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