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 Houndoom card captures a moment of quiet intensity, showcasing the Pokémon standing alert against a backdrop of twinkling stars. Its dark fur contrasts sharply with the ethereal glow of the night sky, creating a sense of mystery and allure. The scene feels both serene and ominous, as if Houndoom is guarding its territory, ready to spring into action at any moment. This snapshot invites the viewer into a world where shadows and light intertwine.”
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.
Dark Flame
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Houndoom or this attack does nothing. If there are any Darkness Energy cards in your discard pile, attach 1 of them to Houndoom.
Black Fang
Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Darkness Energy attached to Houndoom. This attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each heads.
