Hitmonchan – Team Rocket Returns (#98)
Hitmonchan Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (2004) — card #98. Released in 2004 as part of the EX series, Team Rocket Returns introduced Hitmonchan in Rare Holo EX rarity. This Rare Holo EX print by Mitsuhiro Arita features Darkness typing. The artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita showcases Hitmonchan's distinctive Darkness, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 100 HP with 2 attacks, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Rare Holo EX card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Hitmonchan or Team Rocket Returns completionist sets. Subtype classification: Basic, ex. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €132.85 , trending down (~-21.1%) over 7 days

Card overview
Hitmonchan Rare Holo Ex card from Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004) — card #98 illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It’s a Basic, ex Darkness type with 100 HP. Key attacks include Mach Punch (10) and Magnum Punch (60) and the ability Strikes Back. Weak to Psychic ×2; retreat cost 1. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A EX era rare holo ex print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns
- Card No.: 98
- Rarity: Rare Holo EX
- Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP: 100
- Type: Darkness
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Basic, ex
- Prices: €168.29 (Cardmarket) · $122.37 (TCGplayer)
- Variants: holofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Mach Punch [Fighting] — 10: Does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Magnum Punch [Fighting, Fighting, Colorless] — 60
- Weaknesses: Psychic ×2
- Retreat: 1 (Colorless)
Rules
- When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Abilities
- Strikes Back: If Rocket's Hitmonchan ex is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Rocket's Hitmonchan ex is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
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