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 Grimer in a dimly lit industrial setting, surrounded by barrels and machinery, with a full moon casting a soft glow over the scene. Grimer, with its gooey body and expressive eyes, seems to be caught in a moment of surprise or mischief, embodying its nature as a Sludge Pokémon. The atmosphere feels heavy and slightly eerie, reflecting the polluted environment it thrives in. This snapshot captures the essence of Grimer's character as it navigates its gritty world.”
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 18, 2026.
Nasty Goo
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Minimized
All damage done by attacks to Grimer during your opponent's next turn is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
