Hitmontop #26
🔥 Hot MoveHitmontop is card #26 from Unseen Forces, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $43.57 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Hitmontop #26 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Hitmontop at a glance
- Set: Unseen Forces (EX, 2005).
- Recent averages: €7.15 (7d), €2.99 (30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €5.65.
- Rare rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $43.57 (Reverse Holofoil).
Hitmontop price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Hitmontop #26.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $44.00
- Mid
- $204.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.30
- Mid
- $2.54
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Hitmontop #26
Printed as #26 in Unseen Forces, Hitmontop belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. A Fighting-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Hisao Nakamura; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $43.57, spanning $44.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #26 / 115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Hitmontop attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Hitmontop #26 — the playability layer behind the price.
Stages of Evolution
As long as Hitmontop is an Evolved Pokémon, is your Active Pokémon, and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Hitmontop is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Upward Kick
If the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters on it, this attack does 20 damage plus 30 more damage.
Spiral Kick
n/a
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Stages of Evolution
- Attacks
- 2
Hitmontop price analysis
What drives the current market value of Hitmontop #26.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $43.57, Normal at $2.26.
This $43.57 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $43.57, Hitmontop draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Hitmontop trends at €5.65 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.85, lowest NM €0.19).
Hitmontop price history & movement
Recent sales average €7.15 over 7 days versus €2.99 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+139.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €5.65.
Hitmontop has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $43.57 to $43.57; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Hitmontop?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Hitmontop at $43.57 nets roughly $37.50 on eBay, $37.71 on TCGplayer, $41.04 via Cardmarket, $38.52 on Whatnot or $43.57 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.07.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Hitmontop #26.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Hitmontop?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Hitmontop #26 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $43.57 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $54.77 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $89.55 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $11.11 (13.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Hitmontop within Unseen Forces
Hitmontop ranks #80 of 138 tracked Unseen Forces cards by market value, against a set median of $51.20.
That is 15% below the middle of the set — a top-43% position.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Hitmontop valuable
- Hitmontop is a Fighting card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Hisao Nakamura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $43.57 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Hitmontop
- For Hitmontop, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $43.57 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.15 and €2.99) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Hitmontop can realise well above the $44.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Hitmontop can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Hitmontop value questions
What is Hitmontop #26 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $43.57 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $44.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €5.65.
Should I buy Hitmontop?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Hitmontop?
Hitmontop is a Rare card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Hitmontop have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($43.57), Normal ($2.26). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Hitmontop?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $43.57. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Hitmontop cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Hisao Nakamura also matters to collector demand.
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