Image via pokemontcg.io
Hitmontop
Wizards Black Star Promos 37/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 37/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $9.04
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with his or her Active Pokémon, then, if you have any Benched Pokémon, you switch 1 of them with your Active Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)
It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Hitmontop on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Hitmontop card, numbered 37 in the Wizards Black Star Promos series, was released in 2001. It was distributed as a promotional insert to encourage attendance at theatrical screenings of the film Pokémon 4Ever. This practice of tying physical card distribution to cinematic releases was a hallmark of the promotional strategy employed by Wizards of the Coast and Nintendo during the height of the franchise's initial global expansion.
The card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, an illustrator whose contributions are fundamental to the aesthetic identity of the early Pokémon Trading Card Game. Nishida’s design for this promo captures Hitmontop in a characteristic spinning stance, utilizing a dynamic composition that emphasizes the character's unique combat style. Upon release, the card was well-received by players and collectors for its accessibility and as a distinct addition to the limited-release promo library that defined the era.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Hitmontop
Hitmontop is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. Wizards Black Star Promos 37/53 • promo. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Hitmontop on collecto.rs?
Hitmontop doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Hitmontop?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other pokémon cards collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Hitmontop catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Hitmontop is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
