Shadow 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 Shadow 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
Shadow 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
How to get Shadow Hitmontop
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Hitmontop knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Hitmontop good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 48.00 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0237_POKEMON_HITMONTOP_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Hitmontop in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hitmontop's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Close Combat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Hitmontop's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hitmontop takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Hitmontop's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Hitmontop?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Hitmontop in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hitmontop spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Hitmontop be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.