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 this card, Charmeleon stands poised against a rocky backdrop, its fiery tail flickering with energy. The warm hues of its body contrast with the cool tones of the surrounding landscape, creating a sense of tension in the air. Charmeleon's determined expression hints at its readiness to unleash its flames, embodying both the spirit of a fierce competitor and the essence of its fiery nature. This moment captures the essence of a Pokémon preparing for action, evoking a feeling of anticipation.”
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Slash
Flamethrower
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmeleon or this attack does nothing.