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 Salamence ex card captures a moment of this majestic Pokémon soaring through a vibrant sky, its powerful wings outstretched as it glides effortlessly. The bright blue of its scales contrasts beautifully with the red accents on its wings and tail, creating a striking visual that reflects its fierce nature. This scene evokes a sense of freedom and strength, as Salamence embodies the spirit of adventure in its world. It feels like a snapshot of a powerful creature in its element, ready to take on any challenge.”
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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.
Volcanic Flame
Discard the top 5 cards from your deck.
Hydro Wave
Discard all Water Energy attached to Salamence ex. This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
