# Hitmontop - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hitmontop in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Hitmontop)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Hitmontop
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Hitmontop.

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.392%
- **Close Combat**: 93.125%
- **Wide Guard**: 87.911%
- **Helping Hand**: 30.581%
- **Protect**: 20.852%
- **Bullet Punch**: 16.221%
- **Sucker Punch**: 11.738%
- **Coaching**: 11.458%
- **Feint**: 7.537%
- **Mach Punch**: 5.824%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.868%
- **Technician**: 0.132%
- **Steadfast**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eject Button**: 51.192%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 13.962%
- **Coba Berry**: 12.364%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.165%
- **Eject Pack**: 4.025%
- **Black Belt**: 3.929%
- **Aguav Berry**: 3.468%
- **Expert Belt**: 1.944%
- **Other**: 4.952%

## Common Teammates
- **Lapras**: 34.189%
- **Raichu**: 33.032%
- **Ho-Oh**: 32.288%
- **Umbreon**: 28.065%
- **Tsareena**: 16.857%
- **Ferrothorn**: 16.003%

## FAQ for Hitmontop in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Hitmontop?
The most common moves for Hitmontop are Fake Out, Close Combat, Wide Guard, Helping Hand. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is frequently paired with Lapras, Raichu, Ho-Oh, Umbreon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Hitmontop?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hitmontop?
The top build for Hitmontop features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/116/0/140/0`. This configuration accounts for 22.740% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.868%) and the item **Eject Button** (51.192%).

### What is the most common role for Hitmontop?
Based on common item usage (Eject Button), Hitmontop often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Hitmontop?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 35 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **455** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Hitmontop on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Hitmontop) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Hitmontop
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*