Hop, the enthusiastic rival from the Galar region games, has picked up a small following of his own in the Pokemon TCG, and Journey Together gave him another moment in the spotlight.
From rival character to Trainer card
Like most modern rivals, Hop made the jump from the video games to the card game as a Trainer/Supporter card, generally offering an effect that echoes his supportive, energetic role alongside the player character.
Journey Together and the wider Sword and Shield cast
Journey Together is part of a run of sets that revisit Sword and Shield-era characters, and Hop's appearance there sits alongside cards for other Galar-region trainers, giving collectors who followed that generation a reason to look through newer sets.
His Pokemon partners
Hop is most associated with Wooloo and its evolved form Dubwool, and cards featuring those Pokemon, or artwork nodding to Hop's journey, have appeared consistently since the Sword and Shield games launched.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Hop in the Pokemon TCG?
Hop is the player's rival from the Sword and Shield Galar region games, and he's appeared as a Trainer/Supporter card and in Pokemon artwork across several Sword and Shield-era sets.
What does Hop's card do in Journey Together?
Journey Together features Hop-themed cards from a set that revisits past Sword and Shield-era rivals; exact effects vary by print, so it's worth checking the specific card for its current wording.
Does Hop have a signature Pokemon in the TCG?
Hop is closely associated with Wooloo and its evolution Dubwool, along with other Galar-region Pokemon he uses across the games and related card appearances.