#237 · Generation 2
Hitmontop
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,156 / 2,438
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,232 / 1,540
- Research CP (L15)
- 924
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Transfer the extras
Hitmontop has no job in PvP, raids, or Max Battles. Keep one for the Pokedex and any of the special variants below, and transfer the rest for candy.
Battle roles
- –Great League#533 of 1154 · score 73.9
Ranked #533 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
- –Ultra League#449 of 851 · score 73.6
Ranked #449 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Tyrogue- →25 candy
Hitmonlee - →25 candy
Hitmonchan - →25 candyHitmontop
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #533 / 1154 | 73.9 | Counter · Close Combat · Triple Axel | L26 · 5/13/13 |
| Great LeagueShadow | – | #673 / 1154 | 70.3 | Counter · Close Combat · Triple Axel | L26 · 5/13/13 |
| Ultra League | – | #449 / 851 | 73.6 | Counter · Close Combat · Triple Axel | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | – | #502 / 851 | 72.3 | Counter · Close Combat · Triple Axel | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #329 / 689 | 77.5 | Counter · Close Combat · Triple Axel | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | – | #404 / 689 | 74.6 | Counter · Close Combat · Triple Axel |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Hitmontop can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
- fightingMax Knucklefrom Rock Smash250 / 300 / 350 power
- Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
- Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP
Max Battle roles
Below the tier thresholds as a Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer.
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iceShadow | – | #96 / 231 | 10.6 | 139 | Counter · Triple Axel |
| steelShadow | – | #110 / 182 | 9.6 | 126 | Counter · Gyro Ball |
| ice | – | #123 / 231 | 9.0 | 142 | Counter · Triple Axel |
| steel | – | #124 / 182 | 8.2 | 128 | Counter · Gyro Ball |
| rockShadow | – | #144 / 294 | 9.8 | 128 | Counter · Stone Edge |
| rock | – | #159 / 294 | 8.4 | 132 | Counter · Stone Edge |
| fightingShadow | – | #186 / 283 | 10.3 | 134 | Counter · Close Combat |
| fighting | – | #205 / 283 | 8.9 | 139 | Counter · Close Combat |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rock SmashSTAB | fighting | 17 | +12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 9 | +7 | 3 turns |
CounterSTAB | fighting | 13 | +9 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 8 | +6 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Close CombatSTAB | fighting | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -45 | 100% chance: -2 own Def |
Gyro Ball | steel | 85 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.70 | 80 | -50 | |
Stone Edge | rock | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -55 | |
Triple Axel | ice | 60 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.82 | 60 | -45 | 100% chance: +1 own Atk |
Questions people ask
- Is Hitmontop good in Pokemon GO?
- Not for battle. Hitmontop has no ranked PvP, raid or Max Battle role, so keep one for the Pokedex and transfer the rest.
- Should I keep or transfer Hitmontop?
- Hitmontop has no job in PvP, raids, or Max Battles. Keep one for the Pokedex and any of the special variants below, and transfer the rest for candy.
- Is Hitmontop a good raid attacker?
- Hitmontop ranks #123 of 231 ice attackers with 9.0 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Hitmontop be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Hitmontop is available from evolution, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Hitmontop worth keeping?
- Shadow Hitmontop hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. It has no ranked role of its own, so treat it like a normal copy.
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