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Hitmontop
Unseen Forces 26/115 • rare
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 26/115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $2.32
- Artist
- Hisao Nakamura
What it does
As long as Hitmontop is an Evolved Pokémon, is your Active Pokémon, and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Hitmontop is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
If the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters on it, this attack does 20 damage plus 30 more damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Hitmontop card, numbered 26/115, was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled EX Unseen Forces in August 2005. This set was unique for its heavy focus on Generation II Pokémon, specifically those found in the Johto region, and introduced the highly collectible Unown and legendary beasts. The set was designed to capture the aesthetic of the Johto wilderness, and its release coincided with a push to integrate more complex gameplay mechanics into the competitive card game scene.
The card features artwork by Japanese illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist for the franchise known for his distinct, fluid style. Arita’s illustration captures Hitmontop in its characteristic spinning stance, emphasizing the dynamic movement inherent to the character's design. Upon its release, the card was generally well-received by players for its thematic consistency with the Unseen Forces expansion and by collectors who value Arita’s contribution to the visual identity of early-era Pokémon cards.
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