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.
“Cranidos stands in a tranquil setting, its distinctive blue and gray body contrasting with the starry night sky above. The scene captures a moment of curiosity and exploration, as Cranidos gazes upward, perhaps pondering the mysteries of the universe. The gentle glow of the stars adds a sense of wonder, making it feel like a peaceful night in its prehistoric world. This snapshot invites the viewer to share in the Pokémon's sense of adventure.”
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.
Headbutt
Steamroll
Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
