Hitoshi Ariga
Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.
“The Lapras card captures a serene moment as the Pokémon glides gracefully through the ocean waves, its body partially submerged and glistening with the sunlight above. The surrounding water is vibrant and dynamic, hinting at the gentle yet powerful nature of this Transport Pokémon. With its soft expression and elegant form, Lapras embodies a sense of tranquility and connection to its aquatic environment. This scene invites viewers to appreciate the calm beauty of the sea and the creatures that inhabit it.”
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.
Seafaring
Flip 3 coins. For each heads, attach a Water Energy card from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
Hydro Pump
This attack does 20 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
