Hitmonchan (Base Set 2 #8) Collector’s Guide
Quick Facts
Hitmonchan from Base Set 2 is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features two attacks: “Jab,” dealing 20 damage for one Fighting Energy, and “Special Punch,” dealing 40 damage for two Fighting and one Colorless Energy. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Rare Holo. The card’s flavor text highlights Hitmonchan’s lightning-fast punches that are impossible to see.
Key Printings
- Set: Base Set 2
- Card Number: 8
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- HP: 70
- Type: Fighting
- Stage: Basic
Variants & Identifiers
This exact printing has no listed print variants. It is identified by the set code “base4” and card number “8.” The card is part of the Base Set 2 series and has no regulation mark. Its legality status is unknown.
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Set 2 | 8 | Rare Holo | 70 | Ken Sugimori |
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store Hitmonchan Base Set 2 #8 in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Use a top loader or binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Base Set 2: A reprint set that includes classic Pokémon cards with updated artwork and holofoil treatments. Hitmonchan #8 is a staple Fighting-type Basic Pokémon in this set, valued for its iconic illustration and rarity.
Legality: unknown
Image URL: /images/base4/base4-8.jpg
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