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 Dark Raichu card captures a dynamic moment, showcasing the Pokémon in mid-leap, surrounded by a burst of energy and vibrant colors. Its expression conveys a playful yet mischievous spirit, hinting at the electric power it holds within. The background sparkles with an aura that emphasizes the thrill of surprise, as if Dark Raichu is about to unleash a sudden attack. This snapshot invites the viewer into a world where excitement and unpredictability reign.”
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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 18, 2026.
Surprise Thunder
Flip a coin. If heads, flip another coin. If the second coin is heads, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If the second coin is tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
