Hitmonchan - Pokemon Base Set #7
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Hitmonchan Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Hitmonchan is one of the original English holo rares from the January 9, 1999 Wizards of the Coast release, giving it a special place in the very first wave of Pokémon cards many collectors grew up chasing.
Artist
This card uses artwork by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Base Set Hitmonchan that unmistakable early-era look collectors instantly recognize.
Set Lore
The artwork on Base Set Hitmonchan proved so iconic that Pokémon reused it in later releases, including Base Set 2, Best of Game, and even Platinum-era reprints.
In-Game
Hitmonchan’s card flavor and Pokédex roots trace back to Pokémon Red and Blue, tying this holo directly to the franchise’s earliest Game Boy era and the original Kanto roster.
Cultural Impact
Hitmonchan’s English name is a nod to Jackie Chan, so this Base Set holo carries a fun bit of real-world martial arts history alongside its boxing-inspired design.