Cubone

Cubone

Selected Masterpiece • 70/130
Market Price $1
Base Set 2 Base 2000
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 Cubone, a small Pokémon, standing alone under a starry sky, evoking a sense of solitude. Its signature skull helmet rests atop its head, adding to its mysterious charm. The gentle glow of the stars creates a serene atmosphere, contrasting with Cubone's evident loneliness. This moment captures the essence of a character navigating its world with both resilience and vulnerability.”

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.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Fighting
Era
Base
Release
24/02/2000

Snivel

If the Defending Pokémon attacks Cubone during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)

Rage

10+

Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Cubone.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost