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.
“In this card, Swalot is depicted with its wide mouth agape, seemingly ready to consume whatever comes its way. The background shimmers with a subtle sparkle, hinting at a vibrant environment filled with life. This moment captures Swalot's gluttonous nature and its role in the ecosystem, where it thrives in a lush, green setting. The scene evokes a sense of both wonder and caution, reminding us of the balance between nature's beauty and its more predatory aspects.”
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Pick and Choose
Choose either Burned or Poisoned, and either Asleep or Confused. The Defending Pokémon is now affected by both Special Conditions.
Reactive Poison
Does 50 damage plus 20 more damage for each Special Condition affecting the Defending Pokémon.
