Darmanitan

Darmanitan

Selected Masterpiece • 21/98
Market Price $1.53
Emerging Powers Black & White 2011
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 Darmanitan in a moment of vibrant energy, surrounded by lush greenery that hints at its fiery nature. With its large, expressive eyes and playful stance, it seems ready to spring into action, embodying the spirit of a lively character in its world. The contrast between its vivid colors and the natural backdrop creates a sense of harmony, inviting the viewer to appreciate the balance between fire and nature. This snapshot reflects the dynamic personality of Darmanitan, poised for adventure.”

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 Rare
Card Type Fire
Era
Black & White
Release
31/08/2011

Rock Smash

20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.

Fire Punch

70

The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost