Hitmontop

Hitmontop

Selected Masterpiece • 88/185
Market Price $0.16
Vivid Voltage Sword & Shield 2020
The Illustrator

Sanosuke Sakuma

Sanosuke Sakuma has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2013 to 2025, spanning series such as Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors vibrant, playful color with balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action readable and light.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Hitmontop in a vibrant outdoor setting, surrounded by lush greenery and fluttering leaves. With its distinctive spinning pose, Hitmontop exudes a sense of energy and readiness, as if it is about to launch into action. Nearby, a trainer observes, hinting at a moment of training or playful interaction. The scene captures a harmonious blend of nature and Pokémon, illustrating a snapshot of their shared 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 18, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Fighting
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
13/11/2020

Cycle Draw

Discard a card from your hand. If you do, draw 3 cards.

Tornado Kick

50+

If you played Bea from your hand during this turn, this attack does 80 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost