Counter + Close Combat
Hitmontop's best Fighting-type moveset is Counter / Close Combat, with 9.63 DPS and 170.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Hitmontop ranks #190 (E Tier) as a Fighting attacker with that moveset.
Hitmontop is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,156 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.
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Hitmontop takes increased damage from:
Fairy160.0%
Flying160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Hitmontop takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Dark62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Counter |  Triple Axel | 8.46 | 9.64 | 170.4 |
| 2. | Counter | Close Combat | 8.45 | 9.63 | 170.2 |
| 3. | Counter |  Stone Edge | 7.96 | 9.07 | 160.3 |
| 4. | Rock Smash | Triple Axel | 7.71 | 8.78 | 155.3 |
| 5. | Counter |  Gyro Ball | 7.64 | 8.70 | 153.9 |
| 6. | Rock Smash | Close Combat | 7.39 | 8.42 | 148.8 |
| 7. | Rock Smash | Gyro Ball | 6.96 | 7.93 | 140.2 |
| 8. | Rock Smash | Stone Edge | 6.96 | 7.93 | 140.2 |
Rock Smash
17
12
1.5s
| Damage | 17 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Counter1391.0s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Close Combat1051002.5s| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialClose Combat has a 100.0% chance to:
Triple Axel60332.0s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialTriple Axel has a 100.0% chance to:
Stone Edge1051002.5s| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Gyro Ball85503.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 3.2s - 3.5s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
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 reaches a maximum of 2,156 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.
 Max CP | 2156 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 874 CP - 924 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1166 CP - 1232 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1166 CP - 1232 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1458 CP - 1540 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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 |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Hitmontop's Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Hitmontop.
FightingMega 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
| 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 |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
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 HitmontopHitmontop'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.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  |  | |
| 0.69 m | 0.7 m | 1.4 m | 2.1 m | 2.45 m |
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″ |
| 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 |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 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.
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.
| 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 high speed, it may bore its way into the ground. |
| Crystal | After doing a handstand to throw off the opponent'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 of both 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. |
The best moves for Hitmontop in Pokémon GO are Counter and Close Combat. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.63 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 170.2.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Fighting-type Pokémon are weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dark, and Rock-type moves.
Hitmontop’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,156 CP and 2,438 CP at Level 50.
Hitmontop can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Hitmontop can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Hitmontop: Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.
Regular Hitmontop
Shiny Hitmontop
