Hitmontopin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Handstand Pokémon
Its technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. Hitmontop travel faster spinning than they do walking.
Hitmontop in Pokémon SoulGold
Hitmontop is #237 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its fighting typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Lowers the foe's Attack.
Boosts weaker moves.
Flinching raises Speed.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (19)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple KickLevel: 0Triple Kick | fighting | 10 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Kicks the foe 3 times in a row with rising intensity. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| FeintLevel: 1Feint | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. | ||||||
| Helping HandLevel: 1Helping Hand | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves. | ||||||
| Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Fake OutLevel: 1Fake Out | normal | 40 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 4Quick Attack | normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | ||||||
| Gyro BallLevel: 8Gyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | ||
| A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | ||||||
| DetectLevel: 12Detect | fighting | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rapid SpinLevel: 16Rapid Spin | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects. | ||||||
| Wide GuardLevel: 21Wide Guard | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn. | ||||||
| Quick GuardLevel: 21Quick Guard | fighting | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Evades priority attacks for one turn. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 24Sucker Punch | dark | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 28Agility | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | ||||||
| DigLevel: 32Dig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Close CombatLevel: 36Close Combat | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | ||
| A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats. | ||||||
| CounterLevel: 40Counter | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | ||||||
| EndeavorLevel: 44Endeavor | normal | 1 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP. | ||||||
| Combat TorqueLevel: 53Combat Torque | fighting | 100 | 100 | 10 | ||
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Egg Moves (11)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid SpinRapid Spin | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | |
| User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects. | |||||
| High Jump KickHigh Jump Kick | fighting | 85 | 90 | 0 | |
| A jumping knee kick. If it misses, the user is hurt. | |||||
| Mach PunchMach Punch | fighting | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first. | |||||
| Mind ReaderMind Reader | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit. | |||||
| Helping HandHelping Hand | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves. | |||||
| CounterCounter | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | |
| Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | |||||
| Vacuum WaveVacuum Wave | fighting | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first. | |||||
| Bullet PunchBullet Punch | steel | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| Punches as fast as a bul- let. It always hits first. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | 40 | 100 | 20 | |
| Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | |||||
| FeintFeint | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. |
TM/HM Moves (32)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| Brutal SwingBrutal Swing | dark | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM59TM59 | |
| Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby. | ||||||
| Bulk UpBulk Up | fighting | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM08TM08 | |
| Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52TM52 | |
| Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Gyro BallGyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | TM74TM74 | |
| A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Ice SpinnerIce Spinner | ice | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM94TM94 | |
| Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain. | ||||||
| Low SweepLow Sweep | fighting | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM47TM47 | |
| Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Work UpWork Up | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM01TM01 | |
| The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Hitmontop. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Hitmontop resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Hitmontop, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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