Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan

Selected Masterpiece • 129/127
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $19.67
Platinum Platinum 2009
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 its signature red boxing gloves and focused expression, it embodies the spirit of a determined fighter in its own vibrant world. The background glows softly, highlighting the energy and intensity of the moment, as if the air is charged with anticipation. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the blend of strength and agility that defines Hitmonchan.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Fighting
Era
Platinum
Release
11/02/2009

Jab

20

Special Punch

40
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost