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 Venonat card captures a moment in a vibrant meadow, where this small, purple Pokémon is nestled among bright yellow flowers. Its large, expressive eyes seem to observe the world around it, hinting at a curious nature. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility, with the soft colors and gentle light suggesting a peaceful day in the wild. This snapshot invites you to imagine the simple joys of life in nature, where even the smallest creatures play their part.”
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 17, 2026.
Stun Spore
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Leech Life
Remove a number of damage counters from Venonat equal to the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
