Hitmontop

#237 in the National Pokédex • Handstand Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

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Shiny

Hitmonchan Lickitung

Pokédex entries

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

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

EV yield	2 SpD
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	138

Eggs

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

Egg groups	Human-Like
Gender	100% male 0% female
Egg cycles	25 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tyrogue #236	Level 20, Attack > Defense	Hitmonlee #106
Tyrogue #236	Level 20, Attack < Defense	Hitmonchan #107
Tyrogue #236	Level 20, Attack = Defense	Hitmontop #237

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
Start	Rolling Kick	Physical	60	85	15	A fast kick delivered from a rapid spin.
7	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
13	Pursuit	Special	40	100	20	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
19	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
20	Triple Kick	Physical	10	90	10	Kicks the foe 3 times in a row with rising intensity.
25	Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
31	Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
37	Agility	Status	-	-	30	Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
43	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
49	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM08	Bulk Up		Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM26	Earthquake		Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break		Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm		Status	-	-	10	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash		Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.