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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 2
Species: Handstand Pokémon
Type: Fighting
Height: 1.4m
Weight: 48kg
Catch Rate: 45
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 100% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 戰舞郎
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 战舞郎
English Hitmontop
French Kapoera
German Kapoera
Italian Hitmontop
Japanese カポエラー
Japanese (Romanized) Kapoerer
Japanese (Trademark) Kapoerer
Korean 카포에라
Spanish Hitmontop

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #237
Johto (G/S) #146
Johto (HG/SS) #148
Galar #110

Abilities

  • Intimidate: The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
  • Technician: Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.
  • Steadfast: The Pokémon’s determination boosts the Speed stat each time the Pokémon flinches. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 20 (ATK=DEF)
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 0.5x
Dark 0.5x
Fairy 2x
Flying 2x
Psychic 2x
Rock 0.5x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Fighting 50
95
95
35
110
70
455
7 Fighting 50
95
95
35
110
70
455
6 Fighting 50
95
95
35
110
70
455

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Gold If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
United States Pokémon Silver It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
United States Pokémon 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 Pokemon travels faster spinning than it does walking.
United States Pokémon 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 POKeMON travels faster spinning than it does walking.
United States Pokémon Emerald Its technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. HITMONTOP travel faster spinning than they do walking.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
United States Pokémon FireRed It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
United States Pokémon Diamond It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
United States Pokémon Pearl It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
United States Pokémon Platinum It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
United States Pokémon HeartGold If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
Japan Pokémon White コマのように かいてんしながら たたかう。えんしんりょくの パワーで はかいりょくは 10ばいだ。
Japan Pokémon Black コマのように かいてんしながら たたかう。えんしんりょくの パワーで はかいりょくは 10ばいだ。
United States Pokémon Black It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
United States Pokémon White It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
United States Pokémon Black 2 It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 コマのように かいてんしながら たたかう。えんしんりょくの パワーで はかいりょくは 10ばいだ。
United States Pokémon White 2 It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
Japan Pokémon White 2 コマのように かいてんしながら たたかう。えんしんりょくの パワーで はかいりょくは 10ばいだ。
Spain Pokémon X Gira a gran velocidad al luchar. La fuerza centrífuga multiplica su poder de destrucción por diez.
Italy Pokémon Y Se ci si fa incantare dall’elegante danza dei suoi calci, si rischia di ricevere una bella lezione.
Spain Pokémon Y Si te encantan sus suaves, elegantes y danzarinas patadas, acabarás taladrado.
France Pokémon Y Si sa danse de coups de pied vous fascine, vous risquez de le regretter.
Germany Pokémon Y Lässt du dich von seinen eleganten, anmutigen und tanzartigen Tritten betören, wirst du vermöbelt.
South Korea Pokémon Y 춤추듯이 화려하고 부드러운 킥 기술에 빠져 있으면 제대로 일격을 선사한다.
Japan Pokémon Y おどるように かれいで なめらかな キックわざに みとれていると きつい いちげきを おみまいされる。
United States Pokémon Y If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
Italy Pokémon X Combatte mentre gira come una trottola. La forza centrifuga decuplica il suo potere distruttivo.
France Pokémon X Il combat en tournoyant comme une toupie. La force centrifuge décuple sa puissance destructrice.
Germany Pokémon X Es kämpft, während es sich wie ein Kreisel dreht. Die Zentrifugalkraft verzehnfacht seine Kampfkraft.
Japan Pokémon X コマのように かいてんしながら たたかう。えんしんりょくの パワーで はかいりょくは 10ばいだ。
United States Pokémon X It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
South Korea Pokémon X 팽이처럼 회전하면서 싸운다. 원심력의 파워로 파괴력은 10배다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Hitmontop hace el pino con la cabeza y se pone a girar rápido al tiempo que reparte patadas. Esta es una técnica ofensiva y defensiva a la vez. Este Pokémon se desplaza más rápido girando sobre sí que caminando.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 고속 회전하며 날리는 킥은 공격과 방어를 겸비한 훌륭한 기술이다. 걷는 것보다 회전하는 편이 빠르다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Hitmontop rotea sulla testa ad alta velocità sferrando calci violenti. Questa tecnica è molto efficace sia in attacco che in difesa. Il Pokémon si muove molto più velocemente roteando che non camminando.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Hitmontop hace el pino con la cabeza y se pone a girar rápido al tiempo que reparte patadas. Esta es una técnica ofensiva y defensiva a la vez. Este Pokémon se desplaza más rápido girando sobre sí que caminando.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kapoera tournoie à toute vitesse sur sa tête, tout en donnant des coups de pied. Cette technique combine des attaques offensives et défensives. Ce Pokémon se déplace plus vite sur la tête qu’en marchant.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kapoera dreht sich auf dem Kopf stehend um die eigene Achse und teilt Tritte aus. Seine Technik ist eine bemerkenswerte Mischung aus Angriff und Verteidigung. Es bewegt sich drehend schneller voran als laufend.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire こうそく かいてんしながら はなつ キックは こうげきと ぼうぎょを かねた みごとな わざ。 あるく よりも かいてんした ほうが はやい。
United States Pokémon 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 고속 회전하며 날리는 킥은 공격과 방어를 겸비한 훌륭한 기술이다. 걷는 것보다 회전하는 편이 빠르다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Hitmontop rotea sulla testa ad alta velocità sferrando calci violenti. Questa tecnica è molto efficace sia in attacco che in difesa. Il Pokémon si muove molto più velocemente roteando che non camminando.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Kapoera tournoie à toute vitesse sur sa tête, tout en donnant des coups de pied. Cette technique combine des attaques offensives et défensives. Ce Pokémon se déplace plus vite sur la tête qu’en marchant.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Kapoera dreht sich auf dem Kopf stehend um die eigene Achse und teilt Tritte aus. Seine Technik ist eine bemerkenswerte Mischung aus Angriff und Verteidigung. Es bewegt sich drehend schneller voran als laufend.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby こうそく かいてんしながら はなつ キックは こうげきと ぼうぎょを かねた みごとな わざ。 あるく よりも かいてんした ほうが はやい。
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Sword It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
United States Pokémon Shield After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent’s timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Terri's Hitmontop
  • Japan ツグヨのカポエラー
  • Japan Tsuguyo no Kapoerer
  • Japan Tsuguyo's Kapoerer
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Chigusa's Hitmontop
  • Japan チグサのカポエラー
  • Japan Chigusa no Kapoerer
  • Japan Chigusa's Kapoerer
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Butch's Hitmontop
  • Japan コサブロウのカポエラー
  • Japan Kosaburō no Kapoerer
  • Japan Kosaburo's Kapoerer
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Mason's Hitmontop
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Kai's Hitmontop
  • Japan ブルース・シャンのカポエラー
  • Japan Bruce Sham no Kapoerer
  • Japan Bruce Sham's Kapoerer
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Bea's Hitmontop
  • Japan サイトウのカポエラー
  • Japan Saitō no Kapoerer
  • Japan Saitō's Kapoerer
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Tierno's Hitmontop
  • Japan ティエルノのカポエラー
  • Japan Tierno no Kapoerer
  • Japan Tierno's Kapoerer

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 50
GS 85
GS 93
GS 104
GS 105
GS 106
GS 131
GS 156
GS 157
AG 123
AG 146
AG 177
DP 22
PC 15
PSFC 3
SPH 12
DP 124
DP 146
DP 161
Movie 15
Movie 23
PM2019 34
PM2019 39
PM2019 85
Special 129
PM2023 1

TCG Cards

#37: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Promo
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#3: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#22: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#82: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#26: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#101: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#5: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#8: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#49: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#72: Hitmontop
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon Colosseum - Wes's Hitmontop
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Hitmontop
Started: 2004-03-22
Ended: 0000-00-00
Korean World Championships Qualification Tournament - Junior Division winner Kwon Do Heun - Kapoera
Country: South Korea
Pokémon: Thumbanil Hitmontop
Started: 2013-08-17
Ended: 2013-08-18

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Rolling Kick
Type Icon Physical 15 60 85 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Endeavor Type Icon Physical 5 100 60 60 60 60 60 60 55 55 55 49 49 49
Revenge
Type Icon Physical 10 60 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Close Combat
Type Icon Physical 5 120 100 55 55 55 55 55 55 51 51 51
Detect
Type Icon Status 5 50 50 50 50 51 51 46 46 46 43 43 43 43 43
Focus Energy Type Icon Status 30 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7
Pursuit Type Icon Physical 20 40 100 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 13 13 13 13 13
Quick Attack Type Icon Physical 30 40 100 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 19 19 19 19 19
Rapid Spin Type Icon Physical 40 20 100 19 19 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25
Triple Kick
Type Icon Physical 10 10 90 33 33 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 49 49
Feint Type Icon Physical 10 30 100 24 24 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
Counter
Type Icon Physical 20 100 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 31 31 31 31 31
Agility Type Icon Status 30 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42
Wide Guard Type Icon Status 10 46 46 46 46 46 46
Quick Guard
Type Icon Status 15 46 46 46 46 46 46

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Work Up Type Icon Status 30
Bulk Up
Type Icon Status 20
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Detect
Type Icon Status 5
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Bulldoze Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Low Sweep
Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Stone Edge Type Icon Physical 5 100 80
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100
Aerial Ace Type Icon Physical 20 60
Brick Break
Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Earthquake Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Retaliate Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash
Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Role Play Type Icon Status 10
Helping Hand Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Magic Coat Type Icon Status 15
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Covet Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Endeavor Type Icon Physical 5 100
Low Kick
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Drill Run Type Icon Physical 10 80 95
Sucker Punch Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Seismic Toss
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Counter
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Mega Kick Type Icon Physical 5 120 75
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Vacuum Wave
Type Icon Special 30 40 100
Twister Type Icon Special 20 40 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60