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, Smeargle is depicted in a serene moment, surrounded by a vibrant swirl of colors reflecting off a tranquil body of water. The Pokémon appears focused, as if it is contemplating its next artistic creation, embodying its role as a painter. The soft glow of the scene adds a dreamlike quality, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of creativity in nature. This snapshot captures the essence of Smeargle's artistic spirit, making it a delightful moment in its world.”
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.
Sketching Trash
Put up to 2 Fusion Strike Trainer cards from your discard pile into your hand.
