Hitmonchan vs Hitmontop
Hitmonchan and Hitmontop have the same base stat total (455), Hitmonchan is faster (base Speed 76 vs 70), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Hitmonchan: 1× at best against Hitmontop; Hitmontop: 1× at best against Hitmonchan).
Split evolution of Tyrogue: the puncher and the spinner.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Hitmonchan | Hitmontop |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 50 |
| Attack | 105 (higher) | 95 |
| Defense | 79 | 95 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | 35 |
| Sp. Def | 110 | 110 |
| Speed | 76 (higher) | 70 |
| Total | 455 | 455 |
| Bulk | 239 | 255 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Hitmonchan is faster (76 vs 70 base Speed) and has the higher Attack (105 vs 95), but Hitmontop has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (255 vs 239).
Hitmonchan is ahead on
- is faster (76 vs 70 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (105 vs 95)
Hitmontop is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (255 vs 239)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Hitmonchan: Keen Eye, Iron Fist, Inner Focus; Hitmontop: Intimidate, Technician, Steadfast), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Hitmonchan has 128 Speed and Hitmontop has 122, so Hitmonchan moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Hitmonchan | Hitmontop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 76 | 70 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 128 | 122 |
Type matchup, both ways
Hitmonchan (Fighting) attacking Hitmontop
Fighting 1×. Using only its own type, Hitmonchan hits Hitmontop for 1× with Fighting moves (normal damage).
Hitmontop (Fighting) attacking Hitmonchan
Fighting 1×. Using only its own type, Hitmontop hits Hitmonchan for 1× with Fighting moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Hitmonchan: Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Hitmontop: Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Hitmonchan
- Keen Eye. Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
- Iron Fist. Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
- Inner Focus (hidden ability). Prevents flinching.
Hitmontop
- Intimidate. Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
- Technician. Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
- Steadfast (hidden ability). Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Size, generation and evolution
Hitmonchan and Hitmontop are equally tall (1.4 m), and Hitmonchan is heavier (50.2 kg vs 48 kg for Hitmontop).
| Detail | Hitmonchan | Hitmontop |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.4 m | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 50.2 kg | 48 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Tyrogue → Hitmonlee / Hitmonchan / Hitmontop | Tyrogue → Hitmonlee / Hitmonchan / Hitmontop |
Hitmonchan (#0107) is a Fighting-type Punching Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Tyrogue → Hitmonlee / Hitmonchan / Hitmontop.
Hitmontop (#0237) is a Fighting-type Handstand Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Tyrogue → Hitmonlee / Hitmonchan / Hitmontop.
Keep exploring
- Open Hitmonchan and Hitmontop in the Compare tool
- Hitmonchan and Hitmontop Pokédex pages
- Fighting type
- Speed tiers