Hitmontop, HeartGold & SoulSilver 5/123, holo-rare

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Hitmontop

HeartGold & SoulSilver 5/123 • holo-rare

Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number: 5/123
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2010
Energy type: Fighting
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $8.04

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What it's worth

$8.04market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$6.48 – $8.04 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Introduced in the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, this holo-rare Hitmontop captures the unique aesthetic of the Generation IV card design era. As a Fighting-type Pokémon, it is valued by collectors for its distinct holographic pattern and its role in representing the Johto region's diverse roster within the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: fighting energyTriple Kick20×

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Cost: fighting energy colorless energy colorless energyClose Combat60

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Hitmontop by attacks is increased by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Hitmontop card, numbered 5/123, was released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion in early 2010. This set marked a significant transition in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the series' return to the Johto region and debuting the new Pokémon Prime cards alongside the revival of Pokémon Legend cards. The artwork for this card was provided by the frequent contributor Atsuko Nishida, who has been a central figure in the aesthetic development of the franchise since its inception.

The design of this holo-rare card leans into the kinetic energy of Hitmontop, focusing on its signature spinning fighting style. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was appreciated by players for its specific typing and utility, though it remained a more niche inclusion compared to the high-powered legendary cards that defined the HeartGold & SoulSilver meta. As an early entry in the Nintendo-published era of the game, it reflects the deliberate effort to revitalize classic Generation II designs for a modern player base.

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About Hitmontop

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