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 Muk card captures a moment where this Pokémon looms ominously, its dark, gooey form blending into a shadowy environment. The illustration evokes a sense of foreboding, as Dark Muk appears to be lurking, ready to ensnare anything that ventures too close. Its presence is both unsettling and intriguing, hinting at the mysterious nature of the Pokémon world. This snapshot invites viewers to ponder the unseen dangers that lurk within the shadows.”
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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.
Slimy Water
Does 10 damage times the number of Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost).
Acidic Poison
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Poisoned.
