[OVERVIEW]
Hitmontop is one of the most unappreciated pokemons. While in OU excadrill outclass him in almost any aspect, hitmontop in RU is one of the best rapid spiners. Thanks for his typing - fighting hitmontop resist stealth rock. Hitmontop has natural bulk, but unfortunately he also has zero recovery.
[SET]
name: Sweepy Rapid Spiner
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: High Jump Kick
move 3: Sucker Punch / Earthquake
move 4: Stone Edge
item: Assault Vest
ability: Intimidate
nature: Jolly
evs: 32 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Hitmontop is one of the most unappreciated pokemons. While in OU excadrill outclass him in almost any aspect, hitmontop in RU is one of the best rapid spiners. Thanks for his typing - fighting hitmontop resist stealth rock. Hitmontop has natural bulk, but unfortunately he also has zero recovery.
[SET]
name: Sweepy Rapid Spiner
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: High Jump Kick
move 3: Sucker Punch / Earthquake
move 4: Stone Edge
item: Assault Vest
ability: Intimidate
nature: Jolly
evs: 32 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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- Assault Vest with intimidate makes himontop almost imposible to OHKO without any boost. Even psychic from 252 sp. atk modest cursola can't OHKO him.
- Rapid spin is hitmontops mane move that it removes stealth rock and boosts hitmontops speed. Hitmontop with +1 speed, 216 Spee evs and jolly nature can outspeed boltund and modest jolteon.
- High Jump Kick is the best possible stab that can even OHKO Stonjourner and Klingklang after stealth rock damage. Close combat is also reliable option if youre afraid of protect.
- Sucker punch is for already weaked pokemons that outspeed hitmontop like ninjask. Sucker punch also can OHKO cursola.
- Earthquake OHKO's mentioned above boltund and jolteon.
- Finally stone edge is great coverage against flying and ice types like xatu or arctovish.
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- Hitmontop being a stealth rock remover is still susceptible for less popular spikes and toxic spikes, so at least one flying type is a good idea.
- Wish passers like vaporeon can help healing hitmontop.
- Rapid spin removes opponents hazards without removing yours , so can ad to your team hazard setupper without any problem.
- Burn or poison from toxic spikes can ruin hitmontops day unless you have heal bell.
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- Bulky ghost types like dusknoir can threat hitmontop with will-o-wisp.
- Choice band pangoro can OHKO hitmontop and his ability - scrappy make him immune to intimidate.
- Klingklang after shift gear boost can outspeed and OHKO hitmontop.
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