Hitmontop 37
Set: Wizards Black Star Promos
Released: Jul 1, 1999
Pokémon
Fighting Type
Promo
Fighting Type
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About Hitmontop
It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #237
- Card Number 37
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
- Release Date01/07/1999
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Wizards Black Star Promos
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting
- Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Fighting 
Psychic ×2 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Repeating Kick20×
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
- Rapid Spin30
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with his or her Active Pokémon, then, if you have any Benched Pokémon, you switch 1 of them with your Active Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Hitmontop in action, dynamically spinning on its head amidst a swirl of dust and debris. The background features blurred greenery and a hint of a building, indicating a fast, energetic motion. The art style is lively and vibrant, with a soft color palette of blues, greens, and earthy tones. Shading and motion lines emphasize the rapid spin, creating an atmosphere of speed and agility.
Playability Overview
Hitmontop's ability to force switches with Rapid Spin can disrupt opponents' setups, while Repeating Kick offers high-risk, high-reward damage that can swing momentum if coin flips go in your favor.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Spiraling ActionThis Hitmontop card exudes energy with its dynamic spinning pose. It would fit perfectly on a "Martial Arts" page alongside other fighting types. The vibrant colors and motion lines really make it stand out, so consider placing it among cards that emphasize movement and action.Additional Binder Suggestions: Gym / Energetic / Bright Colors / Fighting Spirit / Spin Attack
