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 Dark Octillery, a deep-sea Pokémon, surrounded by a murky underwater landscape that hints at both beauty and danger. Its vibrant, dark colors contrast with the subtle blues of the water, creating a sense of mystery as it lurks in its aquatic realm. The scene captures a moment of quiet intensity, as Dark Octillery prepares to unleash its powerful Ink Blast. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the hidden depths of the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it.”
Editorial & Data
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Black Suction Cups
Does 10 damage to each Defending Pokémon. Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Ink Blast
Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Dark Octillery but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.
