Hitmontop Collector’s Guide: Brilliant Stars #72

Character Intro

Hitmontop from the Brilliant Stars set is an Uncommon card numbered 72. This agile Pokémon boasts 100 HP and features the dynamic Cyclone Kick attack. Its design captures a balanced blend of strength and motion.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: It launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.

Key Printings

This exact Hitmontop card appears only in the Brilliant Stars set, identified by set code swsh9 and card number 72. It is an uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Hitmontop card. Key identifiers include its Fighting type, Basic stage, and the illustrator ryoma uratsuka.

Attacks

• Spinning Draw: allows drawing a card and deals 20 damage
• Cyclone Kick: deals 100 damage

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its straightforward attack set and moderate HP make it a simple but effective choice for casual play or collection.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—uncommon cards like this can be desirable to collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): This set introduced Hitmontop as a Basic Fighting-type with a unique spinning kick motif. It stands out for its clean design and balanced stats, fitting well into Fighting-type decks or collections focused on the Sword & Shield series.