Squirtle

Squirtle

Selected Masterpiece • 95/110
Market Price $280.04
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Squirtle sits contentedly atop a vibrant purple rock, surrounded by bubbles that float gently in the air. The lush greenery in the background hints at a serene, watery habitat, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Squirtle's playful expression suggests a moment of joy and curiosity, as if it's ready to splash into the water at any moment. This snapshot captures a simple yet delightful glimpse into the life of this tiny turtle Pokémon.”

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 18, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Other
Release
24/05/2002

Bubble

10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Withdraw

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Squirtle during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost