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Hitmontop [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2001
$14.40Market Price
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Hitmontop [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
This 1st Edition Hitmontop is the Pokémon’s English TCG debut, arriving in Neo Discovery after first appearing in Japan’s Crossing the Ruins... expansion.
In-Game
The card feels unusually authentic to the games because both Detect and Triple Kick are real video-game moves, and Bulbapedia notes this card’s flavor text was lifted from Pokémon Gold.
Cultural Impact
Hitmontop’s whole identity is built around spinning, dance-like kicks, and official species lore says it can move faster on its head than by walking, giving this card a ton of Johto personality collectors instantly recognize.
In-Game
For years, Triple Kick was essentially Hitmontop’s signature move in the games, making this attack one of the coolest ways the early TCG tied a Johto newcomer to its in-game battle style.
Set Lore
Neo Discovery is one of the defining Johto-era sets because it centered on Gold and Silver Pokémon, Unown, and the Ruins of Alph, so pulling Hitmontop feels like opening a time capsule from the mystery-heavy early Gen II era.
Card Reference
About Hitmontop [1st Edition]
Hitmontop [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 22. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2001. The current market price is $14.40, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- #22
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2001
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Hitmontop [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Hitmontop [1st Edition] is $14.40. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Hitmontop [1st Edition] from?
Hitmontop [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 22, released in 2001.
Is Hitmontop [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Hitmontop [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Hitmontop [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Hitmontop [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.