Hitmontop

#148 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Handstand Pokémon

Hitmontop

#148 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Handstand Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

210

304

Attack

175

317

Defense

175

317

Sp. Atk

185

Sp. Def

110

202

350

Speed

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.

Lickitung

Koffing

Normal

Shiny

Hitmontop

Handstand Pokémon

#148

Height

1.4 m (4'07")

Weight

48 kg (105.8 lbs)

Abilities

Intimidate Technician

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Hitmontop takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #148
EV yield	2 SpD
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	159

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Human-Like
Gender	100% male 0% female
Egg cycles	25 (6,400 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

HeartGold

If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.

SoulSilver

It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tyrogue #145	Level 20, Attack > Defense	Hitmonlee #146
Tyrogue #145	Level 20, Attack < Defense	Hitmonchan #147
Tyrogue #145	Level 20, Attack = Defense	Hitmontop #148

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Rolling Kick	Physical	60	85	15	The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. It may also make the target flinch.
Start	Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
6	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.
10	Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
15	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
19	Triple Kick	Physical	10	90	10	A consecutive three- kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successive hit.
24	Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
28	Counter	Physical	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
33	Feint	Physical	50	100	10	An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
37	Agility	Status	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
42	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
46	Detect	Status	-	-	5	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
51	Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the foe up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
55	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM08	Bulk Up	Status	-	-	20	The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.
Low Kick	Physical	-	100	20	A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Role Play	Status	-	-	10	The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Sucker Punch	Physical	80	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Twister	Special	40	100	20	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.
Vacuum Wave	Special	40	100	30	The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

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