Hitmontop
#237 (Johto)
Best moveset for Hitmontop
The best moves for Hitmontop are Counter and Close Combat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Close Combat | 52.2 dps |
Defense
| Rock Smash | 13.8 dps |
| Gyro Ball | 24.2 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Hitmonlee family. Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue which costs 25 Candy.
Hitmontop Raid Guide
Hitmontop has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Hitmontop, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Hitmontop is a Fighting Pokémon which evolves from Tyrogue. It is vulnerable to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. Hitmontop's strongest moveset is Counter & Close Combat and it has a Max CP of 2,156.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 173 | |
| Defense | 207 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
924 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,232 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,848 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,156 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,540 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,002 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 48 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Hitmontop
The best moves for Hitmontop are Counter and Close Combat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Close Combat | 52.2 dps |
Defense
| Rock Smash | 13.8 dps |
| Gyro Ball | 24.2 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | 15 | 7.7 | 13.8 |
| Counter | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Edge | 100 | -43.5 | 43.5 |
| Close Combat | 100 | -43.5 | 52.2 |
| Gyro Ball | 80 | -15.2 | 24.2 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is a Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Hitmontop are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Zacian (Crowned Sword).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Zap Cannon | 85% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Quick Attack | Play Rough | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Hitmontop
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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