Dynamax Hitmontop will make its debut in Pokémon GO on Monday, August 24, 2026, during the Max Monday event, starting from 6:00 a.m. local time. It will continue to be at Power Spots until 9:00 p.m. local time.
Furthermore, Dynamax Hitmontop will be available for the rest of the week until Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time. It is part of the ongoing Max Battle rotations for the season.
Please note, you cannot engage in Max Battles at any Power Spot between 9:00 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. local time. Additionally, Dynamax Hitmontop is expected to be at Tier 3 Power Spots, costing 400 Max Particles (MP) per battle. Remote raiding Dynamax Hitmontop is not recommended, as it will cost both Max Particles and a Remote Raid Pass.
SEE: The Complete List of August 2026 Pokémon GO Events
Dynamax Hitmontop Max Monday Bonuses
The following bonuses are available during the Max Monday Max Battles:
Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
Additional Power Spots will be active compared to the rest of the week.
Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.
One Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Max Battles.
Dynamax Hitmontop Counters
This is a Fighting-type Pokémon that is weak to Pokémon with Fairy-, Flying-, or Psychic-type attacks. Therefore, max attackers with Fairy-, Flying-, or Psychic-type attacks are the strongest options to exploit Hitmontop’s weaknesses.
The following are the recommended counters to have in your battle party:
Defender/Healer: Dynamax Lugia with Extrasensory as Fast Attack and any Flying-type attack as a Charged Attack.
Attacker: Dynamax Gardevoir with Charm as Fast Attack and any attack as a Charged Attack. OR Dynamax Charizard with Air Slash as Fast Attack and any Flying-type attack as a Charged Attack
Attacker: Dynamax Alakazam with Psycho Cut as Fast Attack and any Psychic-type attack as a Charged Attack. OR Dynamax Moltres with Wing Attack as Fast Attack and any Flying-type attack as a Charged Attack
Remember, Dynamax Hitmontop will typically be in Three-Star Max Battles, so most Trainers with these powered-up counter Pokémon should be able to defeat it comfortably. If you don’t have the exact ideal counters, make sure you prioritize Pokémon with Psychic-, Flying-, or Fairy-type Max Moves first as your attackers.
Furthermore, please remember that the type of fast attack a Dynamax Pokémon has determines the type of Max Attack it uses during its Dynamaxing phase. In this case, Dynamax Lugia will use Max Mindstorm; Dynamax Gardevoir will use Max Starfall; Dynamax Charizard will use Max Airstream; Dynamax Moltres will use Max Airstream when either dynamaxes.
However, the base type of a Gigantamax Pokémon determines the type of Max Attack it uses during its Gigantamax phase. Currently, there is no Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO that can use either Fairy-, Flying-, or Psychic-type Max Attack when gigantamaxing.
Recommended Tips for Dynamax Hitmontop Max Monday
Dynamax Hitmontop battles shouldn’t be very difficult for those who use the recommended counters. However, if you need to pay close attention to the battle, follow these guidelines:
Max Moves: Using the right counters with the right attacks is not enough. You also need to level up their max moves. Level up Max Guard and Max Spirit for the Defender/Healer, and level up Max Attack for the attackers. All should be at least at level 2.
Max Energy: During the normal battle phase, ensure you dodge Hitmontop’s charged attacks when possible. Focus on generating Max Energy quickly, then use the energy during the Dynamaxing phase to heal (Max Spirit), guard (Max Guard), or attack (Max Attack).
Battle with Friends: If you don’t have the recommended counters or the resources to level up their max moves, plan your battles with friends who can help.
Rewards
You will get rewarded after you complete each Max Battle. One of the rewards is an encounter with Dynamax Hitmontop. If you are lucky, the encounter can be shiny! Look out for its distinct alternate coloring: a shiny Hitmontop swaps its usual blue body elements for a distinct purple-violet hue.
Furthermore, if you encounter a Dynamax Hitmontop that has a combat Power of 1232 CP, that is a perfect one (i.e., hundo). If shiny, that’s a shundo.
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