# Hitmontop - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hitmontop in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Hitmontop)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Hitmontop
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.789%
- **Close Combat**: 99.104%
- **Feint**: 92.483%
- **Wide Guard**: 91.986%
- **Other**: 16.638%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.978%
- **Technician**: 0.011%
- **Steadfast**: 0.011%

## Common Items
- **Eject Button**: 86.137%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.780%
- **Black Belt**: 3.782%
- **Other**: 4.302%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 76.945%
- **Bronzong**: 55.082%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 49.669%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 40.555%
- **Raichu**: 35.478%
- **Ferrothorn**: 18.870%

## FAQ for Hitmontop in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Bronzong, Gengar-Mega, Rayquaza-Mega. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/132/76/0/44/4`. This configuration accounts for 58.182% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.978%) and the item **Eject Button** (86.137%).

### What is the most common role for Hitmontop?
Based on common item usage (Eject Button), Hitmontop often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Hitmontop) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Hitmontop
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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