hitmontop

Hitmontop is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Fighting

Abilities:

• Intimidate: Lowers the opposing Pokémon's Attack stat upon entering battle.
• Technician: Powers up the Pokémon's weaker moves.
• Steadfast (Hidden Ability): Increases the Speed stat by one stage each time the Pokémon flinches.

Physical Characteristics:

• Hitmontop is a bipedal Pokémon that stands on its pointed head, spinning to move.
• It has a body shaped like a top, with a broad, flat base and a thin upper body.
• Its colors are predominantly brown with blue segments, including its feet and the tips of its arms.
• It has a white ring around its middle and a crest on its head, which is used for spinning.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Hitmontop is known for its agility and balance, often seen spinning on its head to deliver swift kicks.
• It primarily inhabits urban areas and forests, often training in secluded spots to hone its martial arts skills.
• Hitmontop is a focused and disciplined Pokémon, known for its dedication to improving its fighting skills.

In Battle:

• Hitmontop is valued for its defensive capabilities and ability to disrupt opponents with moves like Fake Out and Rapid Spin.
• Its signature move, Triple Kick, hits multiple times, increasing in power with each consecutive hit.
• Effective against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark types, but vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy types.
• Often utilized in competitive play for its support roles and ability to control the battlefield.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Tyrogue when it reaches level 20, with equal Attack and Defense stats.
• Tyrogue can also evolve into Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan depending on its Attack and Defense stats.

Interesting Facts:

• Hitmontop's design is inspired by capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and acrobatics.
• It can spin at high speeds, making it difficult for opponents to land hits.
• The name "Hitmontop" is a blend of "hit," referring to its fighting style, and "top," referencing its spinning motion.
• Hitmontop is known for its ability to perform complex acrobatic maneuvers, showcasing its exceptional balance and coordination.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant,dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
• Silver: It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at highspeed, it may bore its way into the ground.
• Crystal: After doing a handstand to throw off theopponent's timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.
• 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: 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.
• Emerald: Its technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. HITMONTOP travel faster spinning than they do walking.
• Firered: It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
• Leafgreen: If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
• Diamond: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
• Pearl: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
• Platinum: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
• 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.
• Black: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
• White: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
• Black-2: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
• White-2: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
• X: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
• Y: If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
• Omega-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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Sword: It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
• Shield: After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent’s timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.