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Hitmonchan

Base Set 2 8/130 • holo-rare

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 8/130
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2000
Energy type: fighting energy
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $25.00
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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$25.00market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$21.79 – $25.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the Base Set 2 release, this Hitmonchan card features the iconic artwork by Ken Sugimori that defined the early Pokémon Trading Card Game aesthetic. Collectors prize this holo-rare Fighting-type for its role as a cornerstone of the 1990s base sets, representing a pivotal era in the global expansion of the franchise.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: fighting energyJab20

Cost: fighting energy fighting energy colorless energySpecial Punch40

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

While seeming to do nothing, it fires punches in lightning-fast volleys that are impossible to see.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in early 2000, Base Set 2 served as a strategic compilation by Wizards of the Coast to keep popular cards available to players after the original Base Set and Jungle expansion went out of print. The set acted as a bridge for the hobby, consolidating sought-after creatures into a single collection to maintain the momentum of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's initial explosive growth in the Western market.

The artwork for this card, featuring Hitmonchan in its signature punching stance, was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary designer and character artist for the Pokémon franchise. His work during this era is defined by a clean, watercolor-inspired aesthetic that prioritized the personality and physical posture of the creature. Upon its release, Hitmonchan was highly regarded by competitive players for its 'Agility' and 'Comet Punch' moves, making this holographic version a centerpiece for both collectors and active tournament participants.

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