42105 Appraisal

Pokemon Trading Card Game: Hitmonlee 42/105 (Neo Discovery)

This is a vintage Pokémon Trading Card Game card featuring the character Hitmonlee, identified as card number 42/105 from the Neo Discovery set, released circa 2001. The card displays standard dimensions of approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches, constructed from layered cardstock with a glossy finish on the face. It features the iconic 'Fighting' type color palette with a tan and orange textured background. The artwork by Ken Sugimori depicts the 'Kicking Pokémon' in a dynamic martial arts pose against a stylized pink and patterned background within an illustrative frame. Textual elements include 'Basic Pokémon' status, 60 HP, and specific moves: 'One-Two Kick' and 'Heel Drop.' Notable condition observations include minor surface scuffing visible through the plastic binder sleeve, particularly toward the top edge, and slight whitening or soft corners typical of played cards. The bottom copyright string indicates a 1995-2001 production window by Nintendo/Wizards of the Coast. The card is currently housed in a clear plastic multi-pocket binder page, which has preserved its structural integrity while showing some accumulation of dust and minor scratches on the sleeve surface itself. This specific printing belongs to the 'Neo' era, marked by the circular Neo Discovery expansion symbol located on the right side of the card, just below the artwork frame.