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Hitmontop
HeartGold & SoulSilver 5/123 • holo-rare
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 5/123
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $8.35
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Hitmontop by attacks is increased by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
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
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Where it came from
The Hitmontop card, numbered 5/123, was released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion in early 2010. This set marked a significant transition in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the series' return to the Johto region and debuting the new Pokémon Prime cards alongside the revival of Pokémon Legend cards. The artwork for this card was provided by the frequent contributor Atsuko Nishida, who has been a central figure in the aesthetic development of the franchise since its inception.
The design of this holo-rare card leans into the kinetic energy of Hitmontop, focusing on its signature spinning fighting style. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was appreciated by players for its specific typing and utility, though it remained a more niche inclusion compared to the high-powered legendary cards that defined the HeartGold & SoulSilver meta. As an early entry in the Nintendo-published era of the game, it reflects the deliberate effort to revitalize classic Generation II designs for a modern player base.
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