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.
“In the card, Grimer stands in a dimly lit alley, surrounded by industrial refuse and the glow of the moon overhead. Its gooey, purple form contrasts with the cold, metallic environment, emphasizing its role as a creature of pollution. The scene feels somewhat eerie yet oddly fitting, as Grimer embodies the neglected corners of the world where waste accumulates. This snapshot captures a moment of solitude, highlighting Grimer's connection to its gritty surroundings.”
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.
Nasty Goo
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Minimize
All damage done by attacks to Grimer during your opponent's next turn is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
