Wartortle
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 card depicts Wartortle poised on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle flow of water nearby. With its expressive gaze, Wartortle seems to be contemplating its next move, embodying both curiosity and determination. The scene captures a moment of tranquility in nature, where this Water-type Pokémon feels at home. It invites the viewer to appreciate the serene environment that shapes Wartortle's character.”
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 17, 2026.
Water Gun
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Wartortle but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.
Smash Turn
After your attack, you may switch Wartortle with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
