The Dynamax Hitmontop Max Battle is now available in Pokémon GO as part of the Max Out event. As a Tier 3 Max Battle, it can be challenging if you don’t bring the right team. Here’s a clear and updated guide to help you defeat it efficiently, including the best counters, Shiny odds, and target CP.
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Best Counters for Pokémon GO Dynamax Hitmontop
Hitmontop is a Fighting-type, making it weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves. Here are the top recommended Pokémon:
| Rank | Pokémon | Fast Move | Charged Move | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash | Dragon Ascent | Highest DPS in the game |
| 2 | Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | Excellent Psychic attacker |
| 3 | Tornadus (Therian) | Air Slash | Bleakwind Storm | Strong Flying-type damage |
| 4 | Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Dazzling Gleam | Great Fairy coverage |
| 5 | Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | Solid all-rounder |
Recommended Team: Mega Rayquaza, Mewtwo, and Tornadus (Therian) is currently the strongest and fastest clear.
Important Stats
- 100% IV CP (Catch CP): 2,184
- Weather Boosted CP: Up to 2,730
- Shiny Odds: Approximately 1 in 20 (5% chance)
Pro Tips for Success
- Use Max Spirit early to boost your team’s attack.
- Save Max Guard for when Hitmontop uses its powerful Charged Attack.
- Cloudy weather boosts Fighting-types but also gives you more energy — it’s generally good for this battle.
- Focus on dealing as much damage as possible before the battle ends to increase your catch rate and reward quality.
Dynamax Hitmontop is currently one of the best ways to farm rare Candy and high-IV Fighting-types during the event. If you manage to get a shiny, it has a very cool animated appearance!
For more Pokémon GO content, check our Best Counters for All Max Battles and Max Out Event Full Guide on Technosports.
Learn more about the game on Pokémon Go (Wikipedia).
FAQs
What is the 100% IV CP for Dynamax Hitmontop?
The perfect (100% IV) catch CP is 2,184.
What are the Shiny odds for Dynamax Hitmontop?
The Shiny rate is roughly 1 in 20.
