Hitmontop

The Handstand Pokémon
#237 - Hitmontop
Pre-Evolve	Tyrogue
Debut	Pokémon: Gold Version Pokémon: Silver Version
Species Info
Type	+
Height	1.4 m (4'07")
Weight	48.0 kg (105.8 lbs.)
Color	Brown
Gender Ratio	Only ♂
Ability	Intimidate / Technician
Hidden Ability	Steadfast
Egg Group	Humanshape
Icon		Sprite
		File:237sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	50	Speed	70
Attack	95	Sp. Attack	35
Defense	95	Sp. Defense	110
Training Info
Catch Rate	045	Hatch Steps	6,400
Base Exp.	138	Effort Points	SpD
Happiness	70		SpD
To Lv.100	Normal

Kanto #	Johto #	Hoenn #	Sinnoh #
< 237 >	< 146 >
Unova #	Johto (IV) #
	< 148 >

Hitmontop is a special Fighting-type Pokémon that was introduced in the second generation games as one of the three alternate evolutions for Tyrogue, along with the already introduced Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.

Information

At Level 20, Tyrogue will evolve into one of three Pokémon depending on its stats. If its Attack and Defense are equal, Tyrogue evolves into Hitmontop. This helps to show Hitmontop as the most balanced of the three evolutions.

Hitmontop literally acts like a top due to the spike on its head; it usually spins on its head at high speeds, while delivering kicks in a remarkable and elegant mix of offense and defense. Those who are enchanted by its smooth and elegant kicks will usually get hit hard, as the centrifugal force apparently increases its power by ten. They usually do a handstand before kicking to throw off the enemy's timing. Hitmontop are known to spin more often than thay walk, and if they spin fast enough they have been known to drill into the ground.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In all color versions from the second generation onwards, Hitmontop could only be acquired through evolution of Tyrogue.

Other Games

A Hitmontop appears in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge as Bruno's Pokémon. In Pokémon Stadium 2, Hitmontop are featured in the Topsy Turvy minigame where the players control spinning Hitmontop that try to knock each other out of the ring. In Pokémon Colosseum, a Shadow Hitmontop could be Snagged from Cipher Peon Skrub at Agate Village, and after being purified, this Hitmontop could be traded to any of the third generation color versions.

In Pokémon Trozei!, Hitmontop could be found at Endless Level 25, Endless Level 56, Forever Level 6 and Mr. Who's Den. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Teams, it could only be obtained through evolution, while in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness, it can be found on the first seventeen basement floors of Lost Wilderness. In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, it was found at Mt. Sorbet and Fire Temple. It also appeared in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure at the Lava Zone.

Other Appearances

Other Media

• Hitmontop was featured in an episode of the Pokémon anime during the Johto series in which the granddaughter of a Dojo Master owned one. The girl, Chigusa, was eventually able to use the Hitmontop to defeat the Hitmonlee of her grandfather's rival. Butch of Team Rocket also used a Hitmontop with a special headband which made it angry in several of the Johto episodes.
• In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Hitmontop made a brief appearance initially amongst the construction workers at the Battle Tower, but later in the Gold/Silver/Crystal arc it was used by Chuck in his battle with Blue, ultimately losing to Blue's Rhydon.

Trivia

• The "hitmon" part of its name (shared with alternate evolutions Hitmonlee and Hitmontop) seems to be a shortened way of indicating that it is a hitting monster. Unlike Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee, the last part of its name does not come from a real-life martial artist and simply reflects its resemblance to a top.