Hitmontop (Pokémon)

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Hitmontop カポエラー Kapoerer #237
Artwork from GSC
Type Fighting ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Handstand Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Technician Technician Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #146 Hoenn #372 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′07″ Imperial 1.4 m Metric 4′07″/1.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 105.8 lbs. Imperial 48.0 kg Metric 105.8 lbs./48.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Humanshape group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 138 Battle Exp.: 1381*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Hitmontop (Japanese: カポエラー Kapoerer) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Hitmontop's main body has a spherical shape and is mostly blue (except for a brownish triangular patch on its chest. He has short white legs and big blue feet similar to Hitmonlee's (but with a different toe arrangement). Hitmontop has a skinny brownish tail that ends with blue sphere with a spike on it, but the tail doesn't seem to has any major functionality. Hitmontop has a roundish, brownish head with a beady-eyed face and a single spike on top of his head. It's name, Hitmontop, and it's shape and position possibly mean that it is purposely representing a spinning 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 its head and uses its tail and legs to smack enemies.

Habitat

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Urban Pokémon

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Two Hits and a Miss.jpg

Chigusa's Hitmontop.

A Trainer named Chigusa in Two Hits and a Miss has a Hitmontop.

Terry in Pasta La Vista also has a Hitmontop.

Butch also has a Hitmontop.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

Hitmontop first appeared in Template:PSV, aiding the construction of the Battle Tower.

Chuck used a Hitmontop to fight Green in Template:PSV, but lost to his Rhydon.

In the TCG

Main article: Hitmontop (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard. Silver It launches Template:M2 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. Stadium 2 If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
Generation III Ruby Hitmontop Template:M2 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. Sapphire Hitmontop Template:M2 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. 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 Template:M2 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.
Generation IV 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Tyrogue Crystal None Evolve Tyrogue
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Tyrogue Colosseum One Agate Village (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Tyrogue Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 25 Endless Level 56 Forever Level 6 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Tyrogue

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 455	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation II Level Move Type Start Rolling Kick 7 Focus Energy 13 Pursuit 19 Quick Attack 25 Rapid Spin 31 Counter 37 Agility 43 Detect 49 Triple Kick

Generation III Level Move Type Start Revenge Rolling Kick 7 Focus Energy 13 Pursuit 19 Quick Attack 20 Triple Kick 25 Rapid Spin 31 Counter 37 Agility 43 Detect 49 Endeavor

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Revenge Rolling Kick 6 Focus Energy 10 Pursuit 15 Quick Attack 19 Triple Kick 24 Rapid Spin 28 Counter 33 Feint 37 Agility 42 Gyro Ball 43 Detect 51 Close Combat 55 Endeavor

By TM/HM

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM58 Endure TM71 Stone Edge TM74 Gyro Ball TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mega Kick			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Rock Slide			FR	LG	E
Seismic Toss			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Endure					E
Mud-Slap					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Hitmontop images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Hitmontop has never been seen upright in any of its sprites.

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. Its name is also based on those of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, who are parallel evolutions to it. It can also be interpreted as "hit 'em on top". Its Japanese name is from capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that often involves spinning one's legs in the air.

In other languages

• German: Kapoera
• French: Kapoera
• Korean: 카포에라 Kapoera

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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