Hitmontop
カポエラー Kapoerer
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Artwork from HG/SS
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
2
| Speed
0
| Exp.
138
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Hitmontop (Japanese: カポエラー Kapoerer) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.
He evolves from Tyrogue starting at level 20 when Tyrogue's Attack and Defense are equal.
Biology
Physiology
Hitmontop's main body has a spherical shape and is mostly blue (except for a brownish triangular patch on his chest). He has short white legs and big blue feet similar to Hitmonlee's (but with a different toe arrangement). He has a skinny brownish tail that ends with a blue sphere with a spike on it. His head is round and brown with a beady-eyed face and a single spike on top.
Gender differences
Hitmontop is a male-only species with no female-counterpart.
Special abilities
Hitmontop is the only known Pokémon that learns Triple Kick.
Behavior
Hitmontop spins on his head and uses his tail and legs to smack enemies.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Hitmontop made its animated debut in the short Pikachu & Pichu.
A Trainer named Chigusa in Two Hits and a Miss has a Hitmontop.
One of the Invincible Pokémon Brothers, Kai, owns a Hitmontop.
A Hitmontop was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
Terri in Pasta La Vista! also has a Hitmontop.
Butch also has a Hitmontop.
A Hitmontop was used by one of the participants of Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True! and a Coordinator in the Contest in DP146.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP166
| Hitmontop
| Ash's Pokédex
| Hitmontop, the Handstand Pokémon. Hitmontop's smooth graceful kicks are deceptively powerful. Opponents may be surprised by their force, so beware.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Hitmontop first appeared in Volume 10, aiding the construction of the Battle Tower.
Chuck used a Hitmontop to fight Green in Volume 13, but lost to his Rhydon.
Pokédex entries
| Manga
| Chapter
| Entry
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| Pokémon Adventures
| PS162
| It can spin and kick the opponent simultaneously. It can also drill into the ground spinning at a high speed.*
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In the TCG
- Main article: Hitmontop (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
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| Silver
| It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
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| Crystal
| After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent's timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.
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| Stadium 2
| If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
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| III
| Ruby
| Hitmontop spins on its head at high speeds, 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.
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| Sapphire
| Hitmontop spins on its head at high speeds, 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.
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| Emerald
| Its technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. Hitmontop travel faster spinning than they do walking.
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| FireRed
| It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
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| LeafGreen
| If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
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| Pearl
| It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
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| Platinum
| It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
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| HeartGold
| If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
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| SoulSilver
| It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 110 - 157
| 210 - 304
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| 90 - 161
| 175 - 317
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| 90 - 161
| 175 - 317
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 103 - 178
| 202 - 350
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| 67 - 134
| 130 - 262
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Hitmontop is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Hitmontop is based on a top and a practitioner of capoeira.
Name origin
Hitmontop's name is a combination of hit, monster and top. His name is also based on those of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, who are parallel evolutions to him. It can also be interpreted as "hit 'em on top". His Japanese name is from capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that often involves spinning one's legs in the air. The top could also refer to spinning tops, as Hitmontop has been known to spin.
In other languages
External links
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Hitmontop images on Bulbagarden Archives.
