Hitmontop
Table of contents
Hitmontop is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,438 CP and is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Counter / Close Combat. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Hitmontop Stats and Max CP
Hitmontop's Tier Ranking
Hitmontop Type Chart
Hitmontop takes increased damage from:
Hitmontop takes reduced damage from:
Hitmontop best moveset
Simulation settings
| 1. | 9.64 | 170.4 | 8.45 | ||
| 2. | 9.63 | 170.2 | 8.44 | ||
| 3. | 9.07 | 160.3 | 7.95 | ||
| 4. | 8.78 | 155.3 | 7.70 | ||
| 5. | 8.70 | 153.9 | 7.63 | ||
| 6. | 8.42 | 148.8 | 7.38 | ||
| 7. | 7.93 | 140.2 | 6.95 | ||
| 8. | 7.93 | 140.2 | 6.95 |
Fast Attacks
Rock Smash17
12
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 17 Energy 12 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s Trainer Battles Damage 9 Energy 7 Effects Rock Smash has no special effects.See Rock Smash details page ↗
Counter13
9
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 13 Energy 9 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 6 Effects Counter has no special effects.See Counter details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Close Combat105
100
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.2s - 2.5s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 45 Effects Special
Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
See Close Combat details page ↗
Triple Axel60
33
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%

Ground
Grass
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 60 Energy 33 Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.5s - 1.7s Trainer Battles Damage 60 Energy 45 Effects Special
Triple Axel has a 100.0% chance to:
- Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Triple Axel details page ↗
Stone Edge105
100
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%

Bug
Fire
Ice
- 62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 0.9s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 55 Effects Stone Edge has no special effects.See Stone Edge details page ↗
Gyro Ball85
50
3.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
- 62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s Damage window 3.2s - 3.5s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Gyro Ball has no special effects.See Gyro Ball details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Hitmontop's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Hitmontop's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Hitmontop has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Hitmontop CP Chart
Hitmontop reaches a maximum of 2,438 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,166–1,232 CP, rising to 1,458–1,540 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 874–924 CP.
| 2438 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 874 CP - 924 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1166 CP - 1232 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1166 CP - 1232 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1458 CP - 1540 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Hitmontop Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 CP | 2 | 95 CP | 3 | 160 CP |
| 4 | 225 CP | 5 | 290 CP | 6 | 356 CP |
| 7 | 421 CP | 8 | 486 CP | 9 | 551 CP |
| 10 | 616 CP | 11 | 678 CP | 12 | 739 CP |
| 13 | 801 CP | 14 | 862 CP | 15 | 924 CP |
| 16 | 986 CP | 17 | 1047 CP | 18 | 1109 CP |
| 19 | 1170 CP | 20 | 1232 CP | 21 | 1294 CP |
| 22 | 1355 CP | 23 | 1417 CP | 24 | 1479 CP |
| 25 | 1540 CP | 26 | 1602 CP | 27 | 1664 CP |
| 28 | 1725 CP | 29 | 1787 CP | 30 | 1848 CP |
| 31 | 1879 CP | 32 | 1910 CP | 33 | 1941 CP |
| 34 | 1972 CP | 35 | 2002 CP | 36 | 2033 CP |
| 37 | 2064 CP | 38 | 2095 CP | 39 | 2126 CP |
| 40 | 2156 CP | 41 | 2184 CP | 42 | 2211 CP |
| 43 | 2239 CP | 44 | 2267 CP | 45 | 2295 CP |
| 46 | 2323 CP | 47 | 2352 CP | 48 | 2380 CP |
| 49 | 2409 CP | 50 | 2438 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #237 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 48 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
Evolution Chart
- Tyrogue evolves into Hitmontop which costs 25 Candy.
Mega Pokémon that boost Hitmontop
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Hitmontop's Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Hitmontop.
Fighting
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Hitmontop Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Hitmontop from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Hitmontop in Pokémon GO.
Complete Hitmontop Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Hitmontop family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Hitmontop in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Hitmonlee
Hitmonchan
Tyrogue
Hitmontop
Dynamax Hitmonlee
Dynamax Hitmonchan
Dynamax Hitmontop
Shadow Hitmonlee
Shadow Hitmonchan
Shadow HitmontopSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 0.69 m | 0.7 m | 1.4 m | 2.1 m | 2.45 m |
Hitmontop's height ranges from 0.69 m to 2.45 m, with the average being 1.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Hitmontop in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.686 m | 0.7 m |
| 2′03″ | 2′04″ | |
| XS | 0.7 m | 1.4 m |
| 2′04″ | 4′07″ | |
| M | 1.05 m | 1.75 m |
| 3′05″ | 5′09″ | |
| XL | 1.75 m | 2.1 m |
| 5′09″ | 6′11″ | |
| XXL | 2.1 m | 2.45 m |
| 6′11″ | 8′00″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Hitmontop
Hitmontop high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Hitmontop. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Wallpaper
Hitmontop Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant,dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard. |
| Silver | It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at highspeed, it may bore its way into the ground. |
| Crystal | After doing a handstand to throw off theopponent's timing, it presents its fancy kick moves. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | HITMONTOP spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a remarkable mix ofboth offense and defense at the same time. The POKéMON travels faster spinning than it does walking. |
| Emerald | Its technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. HITMONTOP travel faster spinning than they do walking. |
| FireRed | It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground. |
| LeafGreen | If you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten. |
| HeartGold | If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like. |
| SoulSilver | It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground. |
| Black 2, White 2 | It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10. |
| X | It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10. |
| Y | If you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | Hitmontop spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense at the same time. The Pokémon travels faster spinning than it does walking. |
| Sword | It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground. |
| Shield | After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent’s timing, it presents its fancy kick moves. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Hitmontop’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Hitmontop is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves.
What are the best moves for Hitmontop in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Hitmontop in Pokémon GO are Counter and Triple Axel. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.639 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 170.414.
How does Hitmontop perform in Raids?
Hitmontop's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Hitmontop rank as a Fighting-type attacker?
Hitmontop is an E-Tier Fighting-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Hitmontop?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Hitmontop: Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.
What is Hitmontop’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Hitmontop’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2156 CP and 2438 CP at Level 50.
Can Hitmontop be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Hitmontop can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Hitmontop Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Hitmontop can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.















