Hitmontop (#0237) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk9590–161175–317

Def9590–161175–317

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD110103–178202–350

Spe7067–134130–262

Total455Higher than 51% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Hitmontop outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Technician
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
SteadfastHidden ability
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

4.52% of teams · rank #45 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ice

Triple Axel
Mach Punch
Fake Out
Sucker Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.84%
Rated 1500+2.58%
Rated 1630+4.52%
Rated 1760+8.88%

Usage by month

Oct 20254.52%

Moves

Triple Axel99.8%
Mach Punch92.6%
Fake Out87.3%
Sucker Punch78%
Rapid Spin22.5%
Close Combat7.4%
Bullet Punch6.2%
Thief3.7%
High Jump Kick1.5%
Earthquake0.9%

Items

Life Orb77.3%
Heavy-Duty Boots17.9%
Assault Vest2.9%
Choice Band1.1%
Sitrus Berry0.7%
Protective Pads0.1%

Abilities

98.8%
1.2%

EV spreads

Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe63.7%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe19.5%
Adamant 252 Atk / 8 SpD / 248 Spe10%
Adamant 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 SpD3.7%
Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD1.9%

Tera types

Ice77.3%
Steel20.8%
Dark1.5%
Fighting0.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0236TyrogueFighting
1. Level 20 if Atk > Def#0106HitmonleeFighting
2. Level 20 if Atk < Def#0107HitmonchanFighting
3. Level 20 if Atk = Def#0237HitmontopFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

EvoTriple KickHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.FightingPhys1090%10

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

8Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

12DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

16Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

21Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

21Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

24Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

28AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

32DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

36Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

40CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

44EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 7

EggBullet PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.SteelPhys40100%30

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggHigh Jump KickIf the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.FightingPhys13090%10

EggMach PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingPhys40100%30

EggRapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

EggVacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

Pokédex entries

Category: Handstand Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#146Updated Johto#148Galar#110Blueberry#095

It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
Black 2 · White 2 · X
If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
HeartGold · Y
It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
Its technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. HITMONTOP travel faster spinning than they do walking.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent's timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.
Crystal · Shield
It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Sword
If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese: カポエラー
Japanese (romaji): Kapoerer
Korean: 카포에라
Chinese (Traditional): 戰舞郎
Chinese (Simplified): 战舞郎
French: Kapoera
German: Kapoera
Spanish: Hitmontop
Italian: Hitmontop

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 159
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Shield 4 areas

Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword 4 areas

Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Colosseum 3 areas

Agate Village (Relic Forest)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 38
Shadow Pokémon Lab B1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 38
Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 38