Mitsuhiro Arita
Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.
“The Cacturne card captures a moment of twilight, where the Pokémon stands tall against a backdrop of a dusky sky illuminated by a crescent moon. Its spiky silhouette and eerie expression suggest a creature that thrives in the haunting stillness of the night, embodying both mystery and a hint of danger. The surrounding desert landscape hints at its natural habitat, emphasizing a sense of solitude and resilience. This scene invites the viewer to ponder the life of Cacturne as it navigates the challenges of its enviro”
Editorial & Data
Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Spike Wound
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. This attack does 50 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Poison Experiment
You may discard a Grass or Darkness Energy attached to Cacturne. If you discard a Grass Energy, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. If you discard a Darkness Energy, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
