Hitmontop Pokemon Guide

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Hitmontop Pokemon Guide

Hitmontop is a Fighting-type Pokemon known for spinning kicks, strong defensive utility and evolving from Tyrogue when its Attack and Defense are equal. This guide covers Hitmontop’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and useful game information.

Normal Form

Hitmontop

Shiny Form

Shiny Hitmontop

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Hitmontop guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Hitmontop Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Hitmontop Description

Hitmontop is a Fighting-type Pokemon known for spinning kicks, strong defensive utility and evolving from Tyrogue when its Attack and Defense are equal.

Competitive Overview

Is Hitmontop Good in Competitive?

Hitmontop can be useful as a support Fighting-type thanks to Intimidate, Fake Out, Rapid Spin and Fighting-type pressure. It is often valued more for utility than raw sweeping power.

Hitmontop Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Hitmontop, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Hitmontop

National Dex

#0237

Type

Fighting

Species

Handstand Pokemon

Height

4’07” / 1.4 m

140 cm

Weight

105.8 lbs / 48.0 kg

48.0 kg

Abilities

Intimidate, Technician, Steadfast

Hitmontop Stats

Hitmontop has stats that fit its role across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below for the full stat spread.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

110

Speed

Hitmontop Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Hitmontop’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Close Combat

A powerful Fighting-type attack for direct damage.

Triple Kick

A signature-style multi-hit kicking move associated with Hitmontop.

Fake Out

Provides first-turn disruption and chip damage.

Rapid Spin

Removes certain field hazards and can improve positioning.

Mach Punch

Priority Fighting-type damage in games where available.

Brick Break

Reliable Fighting-type damage that can break barriers.

Sucker Punch

Priority coverage that can punish attacking opponents in supported games.

Protect

Useful for scouting and double battle positioning.

Hitmontop All Moves

Use the section below to view Hitmontop’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Start	Triple Kick	Fighting	Physical	10	90
1	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
8	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
12	Detect	Fighting	Status	–	–
16	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100
21	Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	–	–
21	Wide Guard	Rock	Status	–	–
24	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100
28	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
32	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
36	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100
40	Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
44	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	–	–
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100
TM	Coaching	Fighting	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Ice Spinner	Ice	Physical	80	100
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Triple Axel	Ice	Physical	20	90
TM	Upper Hand	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
High Jump Kick	Fighting	Physical	130	90
Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100
Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100
Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100

Hitmontop Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Hitmontop is a Fighting-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Fighting

Weaknesses

Flying, Psychic, Fairy

Resistances

Bug, Rock, Dark

Immunity

None

Hitmontop Abilities

Hitmontop’s abilities can change how it performs depending on the game and format.

Intimidate

Intimidate is one of Hitmontop’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game and battle format.

Technician

Technician is one of Hitmontop’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game and battle format.

Steadfast

Steadfast is one of Hitmontop’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game and battle format.

Hitmontop Evolution

Here is the evolution information for Hitmontop and its related evolution line.

Stage 1

Tyrogue

Starting form

Stage 2

Hitmontop

Evolves from Tyrogue at Level 20 when Attack and Defense are equal

Where to Find Hitmontop in Pokemon Games

Hitmontop’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for generation-by-generation location notes.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Hitmontop
Pokemon Gold	Evolve Tyrogue.
Pokemon Silver	Evolve Tyrogue.
Pokemon Crystal	Evolve Tyrogue.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Hitmontop
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Evolve Tyrogue.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Evolve Tyrogue.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Hitmontop
Pokemon Diamond	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Tyrogue.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Tyrogue.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Hitmontop
Pokemon Black	Evolve Tyrogue.
Pokemon White	Evolve Tyrogue.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Hitmontop
Pokemon X	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve Tyrogue.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Tyrogue.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Hitmontop
Pokemon Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Hitmontop
Pokemon Sword	Lake of Outrage and other supported Wild Area locations.
Pokemon Shield	Lake of Outrage and other supported Wild Area locations.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Tyrogue.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Tyrogue.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Hitmontop
Pokemon Scarlet	Location data not yet available.
Pokemon Violet	Location data not yet available.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Hitmontop
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Hitmontop FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Hitmontop. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Hitmontop?

Hitmontop is a Fighting-type Pokemon.

What is Hitmontop weak against?

Hitmontop is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.

What are Hitmontop’s abilities?

Hitmontop’s abilities are Intimidate, Technician, Steadfast.

Does Hitmontop evolve?

Evolves from Tyrogue at Level 20 when Attack and Defense are equal

What are Hitmontop’s best moves?

Hitmontop’s best moves often include Close Combat, Triple Kick, Fake Out, Rapid Spin.

How do you get Hitmontop?

Hitmontop’s availability changes by game. Check the location tables above for generation-specific details.

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