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 Excadrill in a rugged, industrial landscape, showcasing its powerful presence as it stands ready for action. With its drill-like arms and determined expression, it embodies the spirit of hard work and resilience, as if it’s prepared to tackle any challenge that comes its way. The background hints at a world shaped by machinery and effort, reinforcing the connection between Excadrill and its environment. This moment captures the essence of a Pokémon that thrives in the depths of the earth, ready to”
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 19, 2026.
Eleventh Hour Tackle
If there are 3 or fewer cards in your deck, this attack does 150 more damage.
Drill Bazooka
Discard the top 4 cards of your deck.
