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 Venonat card captures a moment in a sunlit meadow, where the small, fuzzy Pokémon is surrounded by vibrant yellow flowers. Its large, red eyes and delicate antennae give it an inquisitive appearance as it navigates through its natural habitat. The scene feels serene and inviting, suggesting a peaceful coexistence with the surrounding flora. This snapshot reflects the quiet charm of the Pokémon world, where even the smallest creatures find their place.”
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.
Stun Spore
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Leech Life
Remove a number of damage counters from Venonat equal to the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance). If Venonat has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
