Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan

Selected Masterpiece • 2/9
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $26.24
Best of Game Other 2002
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card captures Hitmonchan in a dynamic pose, ready to unleash its powerful punches. With oversized boxing gloves and a determined expression, it embodies the spirit of a fighter in the ring. The background sparkles subtly, adding a sense of energy to the moment. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the intensity and focus of Hitmonchan as it prepares for its next move.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Promo
Card Type Fighting
Era
Other
Release
01/12/2002

Jab

20

Special Punch

40
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost