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 Dark Blastoise card captures a moment where this powerful Pokémon stands poised, ready to unleash its formidable Hydro Cannon. Surrounded by a cosmic backdrop, its expression conveys a sense of determination and strength, embodying the spirit of a protector in its watery domain. The vibrant colors and detailed illustration invite the viewer to appreciate the character's presence in this small yet impactful scene. It feels like a snapshot of a larger adventure, hinting at the challenges that lie ahead.”
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Hydrocannon
Does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Dark Blastoise but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 40 damage in this way.
Rocket Tackle
Dark Blastoise does 10 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Dark Blastoise during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
