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Rocket's Hitmonchan ex
Team Rocket Returns 98/109 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 98/109
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $500.00
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
If Rocket's Hitmonchan ex is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Rocket's Hitmonchan ex is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Rocket's Hitmonchan ex was released in 2004 as part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a thematic return to the villainous Team Rocket organization, featuring Pokémon associated with the group and introducing the 'ex' mechanic, which showcased powerful Pokémon with increased HP and complex attack capabilities. The cards were designed to reflect the darker, more strategic nature of the Team Rocket aesthetic compared to standard set releases.
The card features the signature artwork style of the era, emphasizing the 'ex' status with bold borders and holographic patterns that differentiated it from base set cards. During its release, the card was notable for its shift of the traditionally Fighting-type Hitmonchan into a Darkness-type, aligning with the corrupted nature of the Rocket-owned Pokémon. It remains a sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the mid-2000s era of the TCG, representing a bridge between early game mechanics and the more aggressive card designs that followed.
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