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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Hitmontop
|jname=カポエラー
|jtranslit=Kapoerā
|tmname=Kapoerer
|ndex=0237
|typebox=1
|type1=Fighting
|category=Handstand
|height-ftin=4'07"
|height-m=1.4
|weight-lbs=105.8
|weight-kg=48.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Intimidate
|ability2=Technician
|ability2note=<sup>{{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV+}}</sup>
|abilityd=Steadfast
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Human-Like
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=2
|evsd=2
|expyield=159
|oldexp=138
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=0
|color=Brown
|catchrate=45
|body=06
|pokefordex=hitmontop
|generation=2
|friendship=70
}}
'''Hitmontop''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カポエラー''' ''Kapoerer'') is a {{type|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Tyrogue}} starting at [[level]] 20 when Tyrogue's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}} are equal. It is one of Tyrogue's [[Hitmons|final forms]], the others being {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}}.

==Biology==
Hitmontop is a vaguely {{wp|humanoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} capable of spinning on its head. Its main body is spherical and mostly blue with a brown triangular patch on its chest. Hitmontop has short legs with white bands near the hands and feet. The feet are large, blue, and have a circular brown pad on the underside. It has a skinny brown tail that ends with a blue sphere with a spike on it. Its head is round and brown with flat, curved extensions on either side and a single spike on top. The spike horn is made from the same substance that creates both its fur and claws. The horn is continuously growing through Hitmontop's lifetime. It has beady, black eyes, and spherical hands with no digits. Hitmontop is a male-only species with no female counterpart.

Hitmontop is very adept at fighting with dance-like kicks. This technique has an amazing combination of both offense and defense at the same time.  Hitmontop moves more quickly by spinning on the spike on its head than it does by walking normally. Capable of spinning at high speeds, it may bore into the ground similar to a drill. While spinning, Hitmontop delivers smooth, graceful kicks. The centrifugal force of Hitmontop's spins boosts the destructive power of its attacks by a factor of 10. Anyone enchanted by its kicks will often get drilled hard by Hitmontop's kicks. Hitmontop often competes with {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}}. As an {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban species}}, it is often found in towns and cities.

Prior to [[Generation VII]] and in [[Generation IX]], Hitmontop is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Triple Kick}}. Additionally, prior to Generation VII, Hitmontop and its evolutionary relative, Hitmonlee, were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move {{m|Rolling Kick}}.

===Evolution===
Hitmontop evolves from {{p|Tyrogue}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=146}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent's timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Hitmontop spins 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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. Hitmontop travel faster spinning than they do walking.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=148}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you'd like.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=110|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent's timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by a factor of 10.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=95}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is adept at dance-like kicks. The horn atop its head is made from the same substance that generally forms fur and claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It spins on its horn while dealing out elegant kicks. Its horn grows continuously through its lifetime.}}
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| Hitmontop in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Do Heun's Hitmontop|Korean|South Korea|55|August 17 to 18, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Do Heun's Hitmontop}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Fighting
|colo1=Black Belt|colo1type=Type-enhancing item|colo1rar=100
||event1=Fighting Gem|event1type=Gem|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fighting
|HP=50
|Attack=95
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=35
|SpDef=110
|Speed=70
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=3
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200}}

===Learnset===
Hitmontop is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Hitmontop|Fighting|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Triple Kick|Fighting|Physical|10|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Hitmontop|Fighting|Fighting|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Hitmontop|Fighting|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Hitmontop|Fighting|Fighting|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Hitmontop|Fighting|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Mach Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|30||'''|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Hitmontop|Fighting|Fighting|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Hitmontop|Fighting|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Hitmontop|Fighting|Fighting|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Double Kick}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Hitmontop (Aquapolis 82)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=237|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=237
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Mt. Discipline
|P1=I'll KO foes by the ton with my awesome kicks!
|P2=Darn it... I'm at half health already?
|P3=I'm about to drop... My eyes are spinning...
|PL=Leveled up! My awesome kicks sped up, too!
}}
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{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=237
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=C
}}
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{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=237
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Hariyama}}, {{p|Meditite}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=I spin around and then kick!
|P2=Have I been spinning too much? I'm getting dizzy…
}}
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{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=3
|num=103
|pastnum=073
|browser=It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
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{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fighting
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=237
|walk=1.67
|hp=48
|attack=77
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
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{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=237
|Pad=Hitmontop is the Caretaker of the Drill in the [[Lava Zone]]. He's fond of things that spin. An Attraction like {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rhyperior's Bumper Burn}} is a breeze to him.
}}
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{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fighting|ndex=237
|power=2
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
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|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|swapper=Block Shot
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=237
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Tyrogue
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=137|attack=173|defense=207
|fast={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Counter}}
|special={{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Triple Axel}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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|no2=0237
|name2=Hitmontop
|type1-2=Fighting}}

===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
[[File:Bea Hitmontop.png|thumb|250px|Hitmontop in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
Hitmontop made its main series debut in ''[[EP166|Two Hits and a Miss]]'', under the ownership of [[Chigusa]]. He helped her teach techniques to her students on making {{type|Fighting}} attacks more graceful.

[[Butch]]'s Hitmontop debuted in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''. It then made further appearances in the main series and [[Pokémon Chronicles]].

In ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', a Hitmontop belonging to Kai of the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] assisted Kim's {{p|Hitmonchan}} against {{an|Misty}}. It was defeated when [[Ash's Pikachu]] came in with {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', [[Terri]] used a Hitmontop to rescue [[Master Hamm]]'s Hitmonlee and [[Kyle Hamm|Kyle]]'s Hitmonchan from {{TRT}}.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', {{an|Tierno}} was revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a Hitmontop to {{Ash}}, {{an|Serena}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

A Hitmontop appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bea]]. It physically debuted in ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]'', where Bea used it in her [[World Coronation Series]] [[rematch]] against Ash, where it was defeated by Pikachu. It reappeared in ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', sparring with its Trainer.

===Minor appearances===
Hitmontop debuted in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' as a resident of [[Big Town]].

In ''[[EP201|Doin' What Comes Natu-rally]]'', a Hitmontop participated in the street festival.

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', a Hitmontop was at the [[Cianwood Gym]].

In ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]'', {{OBP|Mason|EP247}}'s Hitmontop battled [[Delaney]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}} and lost.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Hitmontop appeared in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]''.

In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', {{Gary}}'s demonstration featured a Hitmontop evolving from a Tyrogue.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Hitmontop to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Hitmontop appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.

A Trainer's Hitmontop appeared in ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]''.

A Hitmontop appeared in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith!]]''.

In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', a Trainer's Hitmontop competed in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].

A Coordinator's Hitmontop appeared in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]''.

In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', a Coordinator's Hitmontop and {{p|Corsola}} competed in the [[Double Performance]] stage of the {{to|Daybreak}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Hitmontop was available in the [[Pokémon Catch Race]].

A Trainer's Hitmontop appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

A Hitmontop appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', under the ownership of a student of [[Indigo Academy]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP166|Hitmontop|Ash's Pokédex|Hitmontop, the Handstand Pokémon. Hitmontop's smooth graceful kicks are deceptively powerful. Opponents may be surprised by their force, so beware.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN039|Hitmontop|Goh's Rotom Phone|Hitmontop, the Handstand Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} type. Hitmontop spins like a top as it battles. A centrifugal force adds ten times the destructive power to its attacks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Chuck Hitmontop Adventures.png|thumb|180px|Hitmontop in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Hitmontop appeared in ''[[SP07|Let's Save The Lugia!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Dr. Namba|Team Rocket Scientist]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Hitmontop appeared in [[PMDP11]].

In [[PMDP15]], a Hitmontop pretended to have been evolved from [[Red's Tyrogue]].

A Hitmontop appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]'', a Hitmontop aided the construction of the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}}.

In ''[[PS162|Heckled by Hitmontop]]'', [[Chuck]] used a Hitmontop to fight {{adv|Blue}}, but it lost to his {{TP|Blue|Rhydon}}.

[[Bea]]'s Hitmontop first appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PASS18|Chomp!! It's Dracovish]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS162]]|It can spin and kick the opponent simultaneously. It can also drill into the ground spinning at a high speed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In ''[[GB09|Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!]]'', {{GnB|Gold}} borrowed a Hitmontop to use in a tournament.

A Hitmontop appeared in a flashback in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
[[Shu]] has a Hitmontop that evolved from his Tyrogue in [[GDZ51]].

A Hitmontop appeared in [[GDZ61]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Hitmontop is one of [[Bruno]]'s Pokémon in the [[Pokémon League]], as seen in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]''.

A Hitmontop appeared in ''[[PM109|Master the Strongest Move!!]]''.

A Hitmontop appeared in ''[[PM115|Legend Of The Strongest Pokémon!!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Hitmontop (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* Unlike {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}}, none of Hitmontop's names in any language derive from famous people.
* Hitmontop can learn the most [[priority]] moves of all Pokémon, with 14 {{cat|increased priority moves}} and two decreased priority moves.
* Though Hitmontop shares the [[Ability]] {{a|Steadfast}} with {{p|Tyrogue}}, a Steadfast Tyrogue cannot evolve into a Hitmontop with the same Ability, as Steadfast is Tyrogue's second Ability and Hitmontop's Hidden Ability.

===Origin===
Hitmontop appears to be based on a {{wp|spinning top}} and a {{wp|capoeira|capoeirista}}. Its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}} stats needing to be equal in order for Tyrogue to evolve into Hitmontop is similar to how a top must be in equilibrium to remain upright. Its idle animation from [[Generation VI]] onward depicts it performing a ''{{wp|List of capoeira techniques#Ginga|ginga}}'', a basic technique in capoeira. Hitmontop may also be based on a circus performer such as an {{wp|acrobatics|acrobat}} or {{wp|strongman}}, with its arms, legs, and tail being shaped similarly to barbells used by circus weightlifters.

====Name origin====
Hitmontop may be a combination of ''hit'', ''monster'', and ''{{wp|top}}'' (a reference to ''spinning tops'' and how it fights, by spinning on its head). The name is also related to {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}}, both of which have been parallel evolutions to it since [[Generation II]].

Kapoerer may be derived from ''{{wp|capoeira}}'', a {{wp|Angola}}n-{{wp|Brazil}}ian martial art that often involves spinning one's legs in the air.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Fighting
|ja=カポエラー ''Kapoerer''|jameaning=From ''capoeira''
|fr=Kapoera|frmeaning=From ''capoeira''
|es=Hitmontop|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Kapoera|demeaning=From ''Capoeira''
|it=Hitmontop|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=카포에라 ''Kapoera''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=戰舞郎 / 战舞郎 ''Zhànwǔláng''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>柯波朗 ''Kēbōlǎng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|戰舞 / 战舞 ''zhànwǔ''|battle dance}} and {{tt|郎 ''láng''|young male}}<br>Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=戰舞郎 ''Jinmóuhlòhng''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>柯波朗 ''Ōbōlòhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|戰舞 ''jinmóuh''|battle dance}} and {{tt|郎 ''lòhng''|young male}}<br>Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|hi=लट्टूटैक ''Lattutack''|himeaning=From {{tt|लट्टू ''lattu''|Spinning top}} and ''attack''
|ru=Хитмонтоп ''Khitmontop''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาโพเอลาร์ ''Khaphoela''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Hitmons]]

==External links==

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