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 Houndoom card captures a moment filled with tension, showcasing the Pokémon in a dark, shadowy environment that hints at its mysterious nature. Its sleek, menacing form is poised, suggesting both strength and a hint of danger as it prepares to unleash its fiery power. The background swirls with a sense of foreboding, enhancing the character's dark persona. This scene invites the viewer to ponder the hidden depths of Houndoom's 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 16, 2026.
Shakedown
Choose a card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
Dark Fire
You may discard a Fire Energy or Darkness Energy attached to Dark Houndoom. If you do, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
