Hitmontop is based on a top and a practitioner of capoeira. The fact that Tyrogue’s Attack and Defense must be equal in order for it to evolve into Hitmontop is akin to how a top must be in equilibrium to remain upright.
Hitmontop is a combination of hit, monster, and top (a reference to spinning tops and how it fights, by spinning on its head). The name is also related to Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, both of which have been parallel evolutions to it since Generation II.
Kapoerer is derived from capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that often involves spinning one’s legs in the air.
No: 237
English Name: Hitmontop
Japanese Name: Kapoera
Generation: 2
Type: Fighting
Species: Handstand Pokémon
Abilities: Intimidate, Technician, Steadfast (hidden ability)
Evolution: Tyrogue > Hitmontop
Hitmontop is a vaguely humanoid Pokémon capable of spinning on its head. Its main body is spherical and mostly blue with a brown triangular patch on its chest. It 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. It has a beady, black eyes and spherical hands with no digits. Hitmontop is a male-only species with no female counterpart.
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 such as its former signature move, Triple Kick. As an urban species, it is often found in towns and cities.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Gold: If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
Pokemon Silver: It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
Pokemon Crystal: After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent’s timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.
Pokemon Stadium 2: If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
Pokemon Ruby: 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.
Pokemon Sapphire: 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.
Pokemon Emerald: Its technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. Hitmontop travel faster spinning than they do walking.
Pokemon FireRed: It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
Pokemon LeafGreen: If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
Pokemon Diamond: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
Pokemon Pearl: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
Pokemon Platinum: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
Pokemon HeartGold: If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
Pokemon Black: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
Pokemon White: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
Pokemon Black 2: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
pokemon White 2: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
Pokemon X: It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
Pokemon Y: If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
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