# Hitmontop - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Hitmontop builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hitmontop Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **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/xy/Hitmontop)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Hitmontop
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 82.006%
- **Mach Punch**: 64.973%
- **Bullet Punch**: 61.863%
- **Pursuit**: 52.177%
- **Rock Slide**: 43.856%
- **Close Combat**: 35.570%
- **Toxic**: 34.987%
- **Fake Out**: 20.654%
- **Other**: 3.914%

## Common Abilities
- **Technician**: 62.011%
- **Intimidate**: 37.989%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 43.856%
- **Leftovers**: 34.999%
- **Assault Vest**: 20.877%
- **Other**: 0.268%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 52.177%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 46.723%
- **Magnezone**: 43.935%
- **Nidoqueen**: 43.854%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 43.854%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 34.416%

## FAQ for Hitmontop in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Hitmontop?
The most common moves for Hitmontop are Rapid Spin, Mach Punch, Bullet Punch, Pursuit. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-Y, Rotom-Heat, Magnezone, Nidoqueen. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Hitmontop weak to and resistant against?
Hitmontop is weak to Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 61.850% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is most effectively run with the ability **Technician** (62.011%) and the item **Choice Band** (43.856%).

### What is the most common role for Hitmontop?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Hitmontop often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the xy-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/xy/Hitmontop) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Hitmontop
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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