Statistics
|
Stat |
| HP |
50
|
303 |
| Atk |
95
|
288 |
| Def |
95
|
288 |
| SpA |
35
|
168 |
| SpD |
110
|
318 |
| Spe |
70
|
238 |
Look familiar? Hitmontop is played much like Hitmonchan, but better. Counter is a more likely route given that Hitmontop has better Defense. Curse can work nicely because his Special Defense is very high for a Fighting-type.
Other Options
Hitmontop can use Rapid Spin if you really need it that badly. But other than that, there's no good or useful alternative option for it.
Opinion
Hitmontop has higher Defense when compared to Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan—pity it doesn't learn any useful moves. It's strictly an underused Fighting-type, since Primeape, and even Poliwrath, are better.
Counters
Poison and Flying Pokémon resist Hi Jump Kick and aren't overly damaged by Hidden Power Ghost, so they can gradually wear Hitmontop down. Psychic-types kill Hitmontop much faster, but generally are hit decently hard in return by Hidden Power Ghost. Pokémon with a reasonable degree of physical durability will trump Hitmontop, as its attacks aren't particularly powerful. Very strong physical attackers will also work.
