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 Carnivine card captures a moment in a vibrant, autumnal setting, where the Pokémon is nestled among a tapestry of red and orange leaves. Its unique, almost whimsical expression suggests a playful curiosity as it blends into the colorful foliage. The scene feels serene yet alive, reflecting the tranquility of nature while hinting at Carnivine's predatory nature. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of beauty and instinct in the Pokémon's world.”
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Stretch Vine
Choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Absorb
Remove 2 damage counters from Carnivine.
Vine Extract
If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Poisoned.
