Type matchups
Damage Hitmontop takes from each attacking type.
As a Fighting type, Hitmontop has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 30 other Pokémon share the Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 110
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 455
Hitmontop has a base stat total of 455, higher than 46% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (110). With Attack (95) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 50 HP, 95 Defense and 110 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Hitmontop can have the abilities Intimidate, Technician and Steadfast.
How to beat Hitmontop
Hitmontop takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Lunala hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Hitmontop's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Hitmontop's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Hitmontop's Fighting moves.
Evolution
Hitmontop is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Tyrogue → Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan or Hitmontop), evolving from Tyrogue.
Best counters to Hitmontop
Other Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Hitmontop weak to?
As a Fighting type, Hitmontop takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Hitmontop resistant to?
Hitmontop resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Hitmontop?
Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Hitmontop with super-effective attacks.