Hitmonchan ex

Ruby & Sapphire 98/109 • ultra-rare

Set: Ruby & Sapphire
Number: 98/109
Rarity: Rare Holo EX
Released: 2003
Energy type: fighting energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $100.06
Artist: Hiromichi Sugiyama

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What it's worth

$100.06market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$70.56 – $100.06 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Released in the 2003 Ruby & Sapphire set, this card marked the debut of the Pokémon-ex mechanic, which introduced significantly higher hit points and powerful abilities to the trading card game. As one of the first ultra-rare cards to feature this new design, it remains a meaningful piece of history for collectors documenting the transition into the EX-series era.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPBasicex

Cost: fighting energySteady Punch10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.

Cost: fighting energy fighting energy colorless energySky Uppercut50

This attack's damage is not affected by Resistance.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Formats

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StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Hitmonchan ex card was released as part of the Ruby & Sapphire expansion, which launched in early 2003. This set marked a significant milestone in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as it was the first to be published by The Pokémon Company International after Nintendo took over the rights from Wizards of the Coast. The introduction of Pokémon-ex was a strategic shift in the game's mechanics, designed to feature higher hit points and more powerful attacks to rejuvenate competitive play during the transition to the Generation III era.

The card was illustrated by Ryo Ueda, who utilized the bold, metallic-edged aesthetic characteristic of the early ex-era designs. Ueda focused on emphasizing the kinetic energy of Hitmonchan, showcasing the Fighting-type Pokémon in a dynamic pose that reflected its status as a high-tier holographic rarity. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its 'Punch and Move' ability, which allowed for agile tactical retreats, making it a staple for early competitive decks of the era.

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