Hitmontop is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It evolves from a high-stamina Tyrogue after being fed 25 candies. Hitmontop is one of the final evolutions of Tyrogue, the others being Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.
Pokédex description
Handstand Pokémon
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.
- Hitmontop's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Triple Axel: added on September 1st, 2023
Evolution family
Hitmontop is part of a four-member family.
Availability
- Hitmontop was released along with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
Shiny form of Hitmontop was released at the start of Pokémon GO Tour: Johto on February 26th, 2022.
Shadow form of Hitmontop was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on June 21st, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
![]() Wild |
1,848 2,002 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2017 Feb 16
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
1,232 1,540 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 6,861
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
924 | Field Research: Make 7 Great Throws; Make 5 Great Curveball Throws; Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row: Catch Mastery: Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Hitmontop Catch 7 Fighting-type Pokémon: Mythic Blade Special Research/Timed Research: Catch Mastery Timed Research (40 encounters) Pokémon GO Tour: Johto Battle Challenge - Completing 6th part Pokémon GO Tour: Johto - Completing 7th part Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto - Completing 5th part |
![]() Team GO Rocket |
486 801 (weather boosted) |
![]() 2024 Jan 27 - Aug 7 2023 Jun 21 - Oct 26 |
![]() GO Battle League |
1,232 | Obtainable starting from rank: 11 (Season 11 - Season 12) |
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Trivia
- Hitmontop is a tier 1 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 and 3 before.