# Hitmontop - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hitmontop in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Hitmontop)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Hitmontop
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.914%
- **Close Combat**: 99.529%
- **Wide Guard**: 89.935%
- **Helping Hand**: 67.127%
- **Feint**: 24.516%
- **Other**: 18.979%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.984%
- **Technician**: 0.016%
- **Steadfast**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eject Button**: 45.532%
- **Fightinium Z**: 16.760%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 7.810%
- **Figy Berry**: 7.778%
- **Mago Berry**: 7.362%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.645%
- **Aguav Berry**: 5.095%
- **Other**: 3.019%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 40.072%
- **Volcarona**: 36.541%
- **Amoonguss**: 28.258%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 26.847%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 18.551%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 16.134%

## FAQ for Hitmontop in vgc2018-1760

### 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 Tapu Koko, Volcarona, Amoonguss, Tyranitar-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 **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `228/4/76/0/180/20`. This configuration accounts for 6.924% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.984%) and the item **Eject Button** (45.532%).

### What is the most common role for Hitmontop?
Based on common item usage (Eject Button), Hitmontop often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Hitmontop) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Hitmontop
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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