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, Shiftry stands poised amidst a lush landscape, its leafy arms raised as if beckoning the winds to dance. The background is a blend of vibrant greens and soft blues, creating a serene atmosphere that reflects Shiftry's connection to nature. With a determined expression, it embodies the spirit of the forest, ready to engage with its surroundings. This moment captures the essence of Shiftry as a guardian of the woods, harmonizing with the elements around it.”
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.
Reactive Beating
If Shiftry has any React Energy cards attached to it, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Cross-Cut
If the Defending Pokémon is an Evolved Pokémon, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage.
