Drapion

Drapion

Selected Masterpiece • 54/122
Market Price $0.55
BREAKpoint XY 2016
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Drapion, a formidable scorpion-like Pokémon, standing on rocky terrain, ready to engage in battle. Its vibrant purple body contrasts with the earthy tones of its surroundings, emphasizing its presence in this rugged environment. Drapion's fierce expression and poised stance suggest a moment of anticipation, as if it is about to unleash its powerful attacks. This snapshot captures the essence of Drapion as both a predator and a guardian of its territory.”

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.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Psychic
Era
XY
Release
03/02/2016

Poison Claws

70

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Heavy Impact

130
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost