High Jump Kick
Egg Moves
Scarlet Violet
Power: 130Accuracy: 90PP: 10Physical
If the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.
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POKÉDEX No. #237
Hitmontop
Handstand Pokémon
If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
Weak to
Flying
Psychic
Fairy
Height1.4 m
Weight48.0 kg
AbilitiesIntimidate
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP50210–304
- Attack95175–317
- Defense95175–317
- Sp. Atk3567–185
- Sp. Def110202–350
- Speed70130–262
Total455
/ 720
BST455
54 percentile (1025)+39 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Urban
Color
Brown
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Tyrogue#236Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #237 |
| Blueberry | #95 |
| Galar | #110 |
| Original Johto | #146 |
| Updated Johto | #148 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
159
EV Yield
+2 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Black Belt
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Colosseum
Evolution Chain
→
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Hitmontop's Fighting typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against normal, rock, steel, ice, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Calm
+Sp. Def−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 455, Hitmontop plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Special Defense at 110, while Special Attack (35) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Fighting combination gives Hitmontop 3 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 5 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Hitmontop a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.4 m
Weight
48.0 kg
TypeFighting
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Humanshape
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
100%
♀
0%
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is a Fighting type Pokémon.
What are Hitmontop's weaknesses?
Hitmontop takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy type moves.
How does Hitmontop evolve?
Hitmontop is the final form of the Tyrogue → Hitmonlee evolution line.
What are Hitmontop's base stats?
Hitmontop has a base stat total of 455: HP 50, Attack 95, Defense 95, Sp. Atk 35, Sp. Def 110, Speed 70. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (110).
