Hitmontop
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Tyrogue (#236) – Hitmontop – Smoochum (#238) | |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Name (Japanese), Number | Hitmontop (Kapoerā), 237 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Evolves from | Tyrogue |
| Evolves to | (none) |
| Video game base stats¹ | |
| Hit points | 50 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Special attack² | 35 |
| Special defense² | 110 |
| Special³ | (none) |
| Biological | |
| Species | Handstand Pokémon |
| Types | Template:PokemonTypeFighting |
| Height | 4'7" (1.4 m) |
| Weight | 105.8 lb (48 kg) |
| Abilities | Intimidate |
| Signature attack | Triple Kick |
| Pokédex Color | Brown |
| Shiny color | The brown color becomes a lighter tan, and all blue coloring becomes purple. |
| Gender distribution | 100% male |
| ¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. ² Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal ³ Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow | |
Hitmontop ( カポエラー in Japanese, Kapoera in French , ??? in German) is Pokémon #237 in the National Pokédex. Its body is largely spherical; its body, its hands and the end of its tail are usually rendered as spheres, with similar shapes for its feet and head. The body, feet and tail are blue, and the rest of the body is a dark brown. A sharp point on the top of its head allows Hitmontop to spin on its head, swinging its arms and legs to attack. In Pokémon Colosseum, when it is defeated, it briefly stands up before falling over and fainting.
Name Origin
The "hit" likely comes from its martial arts techniques; the "mon" possibly refers to the fact that it is a Pokémon. "Hitmon" may also possibly be a variation of the word "hitman". This also follows the pattern of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, on whom it was based. The "top" refers to its ability to spin on its point, like a top.
Its Japanese name, カポエラー (kapoerā), refers to the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, which its techniques resemble.
Biology
Hitmontop spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a mix of both offense and defense at the same time. The Pokémon travels faster spinning than it does walking. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent's timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.
Availability
Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue at level 20 if its attack statistic is equal to its defense statistic. This is the only way to obtain it in Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal.
In the third generation, the only Hitmontop available for capture is found in Pokémon Colosseum. It can be snagged in Agate Village.
Anime Appearances
Hitmontop first appeared in the episode Two Hits and a Miss where one battled against Ash's Bulbasaur.
A Hitmontop is owned by Butch of Team Rocket, while another is owned by the Invincible Brothers, who have battled Misty on a couple of occasions. A wild Hitmontop is a friend of the Pichu Brothers in Millenium City.
Manga Appearances
A Hitmontop appears in chapter 162 of Pokémon Adventures, which is in volume 13. It is owned by Chuck, the Cianwood City Gym Leader.
In the card game
Hitmontop has appeared on four trading cards, always as a fighting Pokémon:
- Neo Discovery (with rare and holographic versions)
- Aquapolis
- EX Unseen Forces
The most recent Hitmontop card features a Poke-Power that improves its stats if it evolved out of a Tyrogue.
It is also the 37th promotional card.