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 Muk card captures a moment where this Sludge Pokémon seems to ooze with a mischievous charm, its amorphous body glistening under a soft light. A playful smirk adorns its face, hinting at its toxic nature while inviting curiosity about its world. Surrounding Muk, the atmosphere feels dense and slightly unsettling, as if the very air is charged with its noxious presence. This snapshot encapsulates the essence of Muk, blending a sense of danger with an oddly endearing character.”
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Sludge
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
