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 card depicts Metagross in a dimly lit environment, showcasing its metallic body and sharp features with an air of quiet strength. It stands poised, ready to engage, capturing a moment of anticipation in its world. The interplay of light and shadow highlights its formidable presence, suggesting both power and intelligence. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the blend of technology and nature embodied in Metagross.”
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.
Machine Gun Stomp
This attack does 10 more damage for each card in your hand.
Guard Press
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
