Hitoshi Ariga
Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.
“The card depicts Popplio, a playful sea lion Pokémon, joyfully leaping through the water, surrounded by splashes and bubbles. Its expressive face conveys a sense of excitement and mischief as it prepares to unleash its signature move, Disarming Voice. The vibrant blues of the water and the soft curves of the waves create a lively atmosphere, capturing a moment of carefree fun in its aquatic world. This scene invites viewers to appreciate the charm and liveliness of Popplio's character.”
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Disarming Voice
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
