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 Malamar card captures the Pokémon in a moment of fluid motion, its tentacle-like appendages swirling gracefully through the water. The colors blend together, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that hints at its mysterious abilities. Malamar's expression conveys a sense of calm confidence, as if it knows the power it wields over its surroundings. This snapshot invites viewers to ponder the depths of its hypnotic influence.”
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.
Psybeam
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
Energy Slosh
You may move all Energy attached to this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
