Hitmontop Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hitmontop in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hitmontop
Hitmontop is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 33.765 DPS.
Hitmontop can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Hitmontop is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Hitmontop resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Hitmontop is Shadow Mewtwo (33.765 DPS), Mega Alakazam (32.667 DPS), and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (29.520 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Hitmontop: After defeating Hitmontop, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1195 and 1263 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1487-1571 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hitmontop from raids will have exactly 1263 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Hitmontop?
The best counter for Hitmontop is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 33.765 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (32.667 DPS) and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (29.520 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hitmontop?
Hitmontop can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Hitmontop weak to?
Hitmontop is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hitmontop be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Hitmontop's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Hitmontop from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hitmontop from raids will have 1263 CP at level 20, or 1571 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1195. If you see 1263 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hitmontop worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hitmontop is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Hitmontop?
For the best moveset for Hitmontop itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hitmontop stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Hitmontop without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hitmontop can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (28.353 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (27.778 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Hitmontop in raids?
Weather boost information for Hitmontop is not currently available. Fighting-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.