Pikachu

Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 6/10
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Pikachu standing on a gentle slope, gazing out over a vast landscape bathed in soft, warm colors. The scene captures a moment of quiet contemplation, as Pikachu seems to be absorbing the beauty of its surroundings. Its bright yellow fur contrasts with the muted hues of the horizon, creating a sense of harmony in nature. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple yet profound connection between Pikachu and the world around it.”

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. Data refreshed: January 20, 2026.

Card Type Lightning
Era
EX
Release
01/06/2004

Scratch

10

Pika Bolt

40
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost