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 the card featuring Heatmor from the Dark Explorers set, the scene captures the Pokémon amidst a rocky landscape, illuminated by a faint glow. Heatmor stands confidently, its flame-covered tongue poised as if ready to unleash its fiery abilities. The surrounding environment hints at a world filled with challenges, where this anteater Pokémon showcases its unique traits. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of determination and strength.”
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.
Hot Lick
If the Defending Pokémon is Durant, this attack does 50 more damage.
Firebreathing
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
