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 card features Squirtle perched on a vibrant purple rock, surrounded by a serene backdrop of gentle greens. With a playful expression, it seems to be enjoying the moment, perhaps preparing to unleash a stream of bubbles. The scene captures a sense of innocence and curiosity, inviting the viewer into Squirtle's aquatic world. It feels like a snapshot of a carefree day in nature, where adventure is just a splash away.”
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 18, 2026.
Bubble
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Withdraw
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Squirtle during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of opponent's attacks still happen.)
