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 Crawdaunt card captures a moment of this rogue Pokémon poised in its aquatic habitat, its vibrant claws raised in a defensive stance. The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita showcases a blend of colors that evoke the lively essence of a pond environment, where Crawdaunt thrives. Its expression hints at a mischievous yet determined character, ready to protect its territory. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the balance of nature and the spirited personality of Crawdaunt.”
Editorial & Data
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Gripthrow
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent returns the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it to his or her hand.
Prop-up Pinchers
If Crawdaunt has a Technical Machine card attached to it, this attack does 50 damage plus 30 more damage.
