Curatorial Commentary
The Hitmonchan card captures a dynamic moment with the Pokémon poised for action, its boxing gloves raised and a determined expression on its face. The background shimmers with a blend of colors, enhancing the sense of energy and focus in the scene. This snapshot reflects Hitmonchan's dedication to its craft, embodying the spirit of a fighter ready to take on any challenge. The overall atmosphere is one of anticipation, as if the viewer is about to witness a thrilling bout.
Essay · Base Set 2
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Catalogue plate
№ 8/130
Composition
StyleCartoonCharacter DesignTraditional
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionCenteredSimple
PaletteBrightContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Jab
20
Special Punch
40
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Base Set 2, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Hitmonchan
The Hitmonchan canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.