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 Dratini emerging gracefully from the water, framed by the arch of a stone bridge. The soft ripples around it suggest a tranquil moment, as sunlight filters through, illuminating its sleek, blue body. This scene captures Dratini in a serene, almost playful interaction with its environment, evoking a sense of calm and curiosity. It feels like a quiet snapshot of life, where the Pokémon is simply enjoying the peacefulness of its surroundings.”
Editorial & Data
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Thunder Wave
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
