Spheal

Spheal

Selected Masterpiece • 29/124
Market Price $3.61
Dragons Exalted Black & White 2012
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 captures Spheal, a round and cheerful Pokémon, as it floats effortlessly in a calm body of water. Surrounding it are gentle cliffs that suggest a serene coastal environment, where Spheal appears to thrive. The sunlight reflects off the water's surface, enhancing the tranquil mood of the scene. This moment encapsulates a slice of joy in Spheal's world, inviting the viewer to appreciate its playful nature.”

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.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Black & White
Release
15/08/2012

Unstoppable Roll

10+

Flip 2 coins. If both of them are heads, this attack does 30 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost