Hitmonlee

Hitmonlee

Selected Masterpiece • HGSS25/25
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $11.79
HGSS Black Star Promos HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
The Illustrator

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Hitmonlee is captured mid-action, poised under a bright moonlit sky that adds a dramatic ambiance to the scene. Its muscular legs are raised, suggesting a moment of intense focus and readiness, embodying the spirit of a martial artist. The clouds swirl around, enhancing the sense of movement and energy in the air. This snapshot reflects Hitmonlee's determination and agility, making it feel alive within its world.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Fighting
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
10/02/2010

Kick

20

High Jump Kick

60
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost