Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.
“Hitmontop is captured mid-spin, showcasing its unique handstand stance against a backdrop of shimmering colors that evoke a sense of motion and energy. The Pokémon's expression is focused, embodying the determination and agility that define its character. Surrounded by floating orbs, it feels as though Hitmontop is dancing through its environment, bringing a playful yet fierce spirit to the scene. This moment encapsulates the essence of a Pokémon that thrives on rhythm and precision.”
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Detect
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Hitmontop.
Triple Kick
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.