Hitmontop

カポエラー · Kapoera

HITMONTOP spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense at the same time. The POKéMON travels faster spinning than it does walking.

Type: Fighting
Stage: 2 of 4

Category: Handstand Pokémon
Japanese: カポエラー
Height: 1.4 m
Weight: 48.0 kg
Habitat: Urban
Color: Brown
Shape: Upright

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 4-stage line — walk through the morphology of Hitmontop.

#0236

Tyrogue

Stage 1

Base form

#0106

Hitmonlee

Stage 2

From Tyrogue

#0107

Hitmonchan

Stage 2

From Tyrogue

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Hitmontop

Stage 2

From Tyrogue

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 050

/255
Attack 095

/255
Defense 095

/255
Sp. Atk 035

/255
Sp. Def 110

/255
Speed 070

/255

§ III

Best Hitmontop cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 13 cards.

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§ IV

Hitmontop through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 SK

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.

2 cards
Base era
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02 TK

Tomokazu Komiya

Tomokazu Komiya has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 1999, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span sets including Expedition Base Set, Neo Destiny, and Skyridge, and extend beyond cards to Pokémon Center merchandise, children’s books, and magazines.

2 cards
Base era → Sun & Moon era
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03 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Base era
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04 HN

Hisao Nakamura

Hisao Nakamura is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game artwork from 2003 to 2018. Their illustrations appear across the EX and E-Card eras, including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Deoxys, with a focus on clear character presentation and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
EX era
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05 K

kawayoo

kawayoo has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2009 through 2025, spanning Sun & Moon, XY, and Sword & Shield. The work leans into vibrant, contrasting color and action-forward framing, balancing playful energy with clear, character-focused staging.

1 card
XY era
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