Hitmontop
Fighting-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 517.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Close Combat
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Hitmontop takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 517
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,232 CP
Hitmontop moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Best STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Rock Smash STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat Best STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 85 | 50 | 3.5s | 24.3 | 1.70 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Triple Axel | Ice | 60 | 33 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Triple Axel | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Counter builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Hitmontop raid guide
Best counters against Hitmontop
How to get Hitmontop
- Evolve from
- Tyrogue · 25 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Hitmontop knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 53 | 1,864 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 53 | 2,018 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,195 | 1,263 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,487 | 1,571 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,195 | 1,263 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 904 | 955 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,195 | 1,263 |
Is Hitmontop good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Hitmontop has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (207 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Hitmontop deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 95 |
| Lv 3 | 160 |
| Lv 4 | 225 |
| Lv 5 | 290 |
| Lv 6 | 356 |
| Lv 7 | 421 |
| Lv 8 | 486 |
| Lv 9 | 551 |
| Lv 10 | 616 |
| Lv 11 | 678 |
| Lv 12 | 739 |
| Lv 13 | 801 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 862 |
| Lv 15 | 924 |
| Lv 16 | 986 |
| Lv 17 | 1,047 |
| Lv 18 | 1,109 |
| Lv 19 | 1,170 |
| Lv 20 | 1,232 |
| Lv 21 | 1,294 |
| Lv 22 | 1,355 |
| Lv 23 | 1,417 |
| Lv 24 | 1,479 |
| Lv 25 | 1,540 |
| Lv 26 | 1,602 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,664 |
| Lv 28 | 1,725 |
| Lv 29 | 1,787 |
| Lv 30 | 1,848 |
| Lv 31 | 1,879 |
| Lv 32 | 1,910 |
| Lv 33 | 1,941 |
| Lv 34 | 1,972 |
| Lv 35 | 2,002 |
| Lv 36 | 2,033 |
| Lv 37 | 2,064 |
| Lv 38 | 2,095 |
| Lv 39 | 2,126 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,156 |
| Lv 41 | 2,184 |
| Lv 42 | 2,211 |
| Lv 43 | 2,239 |
| Lv 44 | 2,267 |
| Lv 45 | 2,295 |
| Lv 46 | 2,323 |
| Lv 47 | 2,352 |
| Lv 48 | 2,380 |
| Lv 49 | 2,409 |
| Lv 50 | 2,438 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0237
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 48.00 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0237_POKEMON_HITMONTOP
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Hitmontop in Pokemon GO?
Hitmontop's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Close Combat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Hitmontop's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Hitmontop takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Hitmontop's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Hitmontop reaches 2,438 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,156 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Hitmontop?
A perfect 15/15/15 Hitmontop shows 1,232 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,540 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Hitmontop better than regular Hitmontop?
Shadow Hitmontop deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Hitmontop in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Tyrogue (25 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Hitmontop be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Hitmontop depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.