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 Squirtle card captures the playful essence of this tiny turtle Pokémon as it basks in a serene moment, surrounded by soft, rolling bubbles. Its cheerful expression and bright colors evoke a sense of joy and innocence, as if it's enjoying a sunny day by the water. The gentle backdrop of greenery enhances the feeling of a peaceful environment, inviting viewers to appreciate the simple pleasures of nature. This snapshot beautifully encapsulates the charm of Squirtle's world.”
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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.
Bubble
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Withdraw
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Squirtle during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
