Slaking

Slaking

Selected Masterpiece • 131/203
Market Price $0.2
Evolving Skies Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Slaking in a moment of unexpected action, breaking the stereotype of its lazy nature. With a powerful stance and an expressive face, it seems to be channeling its energy in a burst of movement, suggesting a hidden strength beneath its relaxed demeanor. The background hints at a serene environment, contrasting with the intensity of Slaking's action. This scene captures a rare glimpse of the Pokémon's potential, inviting viewers to appreciate the duality of its character.”

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 19, 2026.

Card Type Colorless
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
27/08/2021

Rout

120+

This attack does 30 more damage for each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost