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Hitmontop in Pokémon Black & White

#237 in the National Pokédex • Handstand Pokémon

Hitmontop in the National Pokédex
Hitmontop sprite

Normal

Shiny Hitmontop sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.

Pokémon White

It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.

Pokémon details

Type

Fighting

Category

Handstand Pokémon

Height

1.4 m (4'07")

Weight

48 kg (105.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0237

Hitmontop in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

50

210

304

Attack

95

175

317

Defense

95

175

317

Sp. Atk

35

67

185

Sp. Def

110

202

350

Speed

70

130

262

Total

455

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Hitmontop, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
159

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
100% male
0% female
Egg cycles
25

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Tyrogue

Tyrogue

#236

Level 20, Attack > Defense

Hitmonlee

Hitmonlee

#106

Tyrogue

Tyrogue

#236

Level 20, Attack < Defense

Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan

#107

Tyrogue

Tyrogue

#236

Level 20, Attack = Defense

Hitmontop

Hitmontop

#237

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartRolling Kick

The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. It may also make the target flinch.

Fighting608515
StartRevenge

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

Fighting6010010
6Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
10Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
15Quick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Normal4010030
19Triple Kick

A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successive hit.

Fighting109010
24Rapid Spin

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

Normal2010040
28Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
33Feint

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010
37Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
42Gyro Ball

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

Steel-1005
46Wide Guard

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

Rock--10
46Quick Guard

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

Fighting--15
51Detect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fighting--5
55Close Combat

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

Fighting1201005
60Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM47Low Sweep

The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.

Fighting6010020
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Rock100805
TM74Gyro Ball

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

Steel-1005
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM83Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Bullet Punch

The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

Steel4010030

Prior evolution: egg

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Prior evolution: egg

Fake Out

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Normal4010010

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 1)

Foresight

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 1)

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.

Normal--20

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 1)

Hi Jump Kick

The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.

Fighting1309010

Prior evolution: egg

Mach Punch

The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.

Fighting4010030

Prior evolution: egg

Mind Reader

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Normal--5

Prior evolution: egg

Tackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 1)

Vacuum Wave

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.

Fighting4010030

Prior evolution: egg

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010040

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Drill Run

The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

Ground809510

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.

Fighting-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

Rock309020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Dark801005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.

Dragon4010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Technician

Ability Slot 2

Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Steadfast(Hidden Ability)

Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

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