Hitmontop (HeartGold SoulSilver 5) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Hitmontop from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a Rare Holo card numbered 5. This agile Pokémon has 60 HP and features the dynamic attack Close Combat. Its sleek design captures the essence of its spinning fighting style.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Triple Kick: Flip 3 coins; does 20 damage times the number of heads.
• Close Combat: Deals 60 damage and increases damage taken by Hitmontop by 20 during the opponent’s next turn.

Key Printings

This Hitmontop is a Rare Holo from HeartGold SoulSilver, identified as card number 5 in the set. It is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with no evolutions from previous stages.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card. It can be identified by its set code “hgss1” and the card number “5”. The illustration by Ken Sugimori and the holographic rarity also help distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its coin-flip-based Triple Kick and the damage-increasing Close Combat offer strategic options but are limited by its low HP.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and card condition, store this Hitmontop card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Features Hitmontop as a Basic Fighting-type focused on spinning kicks and close-combat tactics. The card’s design and attacks reflect the Pokémon’s dynamic nature, making it a notable inclusion for collectors.