# Hitmontop - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Hitmontop builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hitmontop Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Hitmontop)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Hitmontop
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.076%
- **Close Combat**: 94.721%
- **Sucker Punch**: 83.817%
- **Mach Punch**: 68.208%
- **Wide Guard**: 18.442%
- **Feint**: 10.885%
- **Quick Guard**: 10.335%
- **Other**: 14.514%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 98.216%
- **Technician**: 1.784%
- **Steadfast**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eject Button**: 75.020%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 9.918%
- **Aguav Berry**: 4.641%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.951%
- **Roseli Berry**: 2.367%
- **Nothing**: 1.293%
- **Other**: 3.811%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 79.132%
- **Dialga**: 69.676%
- **Tsareena**: 64.446%
- **Pincurchin**: 42.974%
- **Tapu Koko**: 31.416%
- **Yveltal**: 10.749%

## FAQ for Hitmontop in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Hitmontop?
The most common moves for Hitmontop are Fake Out, Close Combat, Sucker Punch, Mach Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is frequently paired with Kyogre, Dialga, Tsareena, Pincurchin. 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 **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `212/4/4/0/148/140`. This configuration accounts for 64.530% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (98.216%) and the item **Eject Button** (75.020%).

### What is the most common role for Hitmontop?
Based on common item usage (Eject Button), Hitmontop often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-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/ss/Hitmontop) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Hitmontop
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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