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 Gastly card captures a moment where this ghostly Pokémon hovers in a dimly lit space, surrounded by a swirling mist that hints at its ethereal nature. Its large eyes and mischievous grin suggest a playful yet enigmatic character, lurking amidst the shadows. The backdrop of brick walls adds a sense of confinement, enhancing the feeling that Gastly is a creature of the night, thriving in the unseen corners of the world. This scene draws the viewer into a mysterious atmosphere, inviting curiosity about what lies b”
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.
Lick
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Energy Conversion
Put up to 2 Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand. Gastly does 10 damage to itself.
