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
15.6dps
50.4dps
Defense
13.6dps
50.4dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Hitmonlee family. Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue which costs 25 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Hitmontop, which would have 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 2,438.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | 17 | 13.6 |
| Counter | 13 | 15.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Edge | 105 | 42 |
| Close Combat | 105 | 50.4 |
| Gyro Ball | 85 | 24.3 |
| Triple Axel | 60 | 30 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Close Combat
50.4 dps
|
20.9 | 100% |
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Triple Axel
30 dps
|
20.6 | 98% |
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Stone Edge
42 dps
|
19.6 | 94% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 dps
|
Close Combat
50.4 dps
|
19.2 | 92% |
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 dps
|
18.9 | 91% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 dps
|
Triple Axel
30 dps
|
18.9 | 90% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 dps
|
Stone Edge
42 dps
|
17.9 | 86% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 dps
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 dps
|
17.4 | 83% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Hitmontop?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Hitmontop are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Enamorus (Incarnate),
- Deoxys (Attack).
Hitmontop is a Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
173 |
| Defense |
|
207 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
924 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,232 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,848 |
|
Level 40 |
2,156 |
|
Level 50 |
2,438 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,540 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,002 |