Hitmontop (Neo Discovery 22) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Hitmontop from the Neo Discovery set is a Rare card numbered 22. It features 60 HP and the dynamic Triple Kick attack—an accessible, engaging piece for both collectors and casual players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

Identification

This Hitmontop card is from the Neo Discovery set, identified by the set code “neo2” and card number 22. It is a Rare card with no evolutions or abilities.

Attacks

• Detect: Can prevent all effects of attacks during the opponent’s next turn if a coin flip is heads.
• Triple Kick: Deals 30 damage times the number of heads from three coin flips.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Hitmontop card. It is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a single retreat cost and no special regulation mark. The card is visually recognizable by Sumiyoshi Kizuki’s illustration and the Neo Discovery set symbol.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited to casual or collector-focused decks due to its modest HP and coin-dependent attacks.

Care & Storage Tips

Preserve condition by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent edge wear and bending.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: This set introduced Hitmontop as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a unique combination of defensive and multi-hit attacks. It stands out for its elegant design and strategic coin-flip mechanics.