Hitoshi Ariga
Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.
“The Hitmonlee card captures a dynamic moment as the Pokémon executes a powerful kick, sending a burst of energy and motion through the scene. Its elongated limbs and focused expression convey a sense of agility and determination, as if it's fully immersed in a moment of training or competition. The backdrop, with spectators in a lively setting, adds to the atmosphere, suggesting that Hitmonlee thrives in the excitement of battle. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the blend of strength and grace inheren”
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.
Stretch Kick
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
