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 depicts Excadrill ex standing resolutely in a dimly lit cave, where the earthy tones of the surrounding rocks contrast with its striking features. The Pokémon, with its determined expression, seems ready to dig deeper into the mysteries of its underground world. Soft light filters through the cave, creating a sense of both adventure and solitude, as if Excadrill is on the brink of uncovering something significant. This moment captures the essence of exploration and the quiet strength of a Pokémon in its na”
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 21, 2026.
Piercing Drill
This attack also does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Rock Tumble
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
