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 Kingdra card captures a moment beneath the waves, where this majestic Pokémon glides gracefully through the water. Its vibrant colors contrast beautifully with the swirling currents around it, creating a sense of fluid motion. Kingdra appears both powerful and serene, embodying the mystery of the ocean depths. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the tranquil yet dynamic world that Kingdra inhabits.”
Editorial & Data
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Genetic Memory
Use any attack from Kingdra's Basic Pokémon card or Evolution card. (Kingdra doesn't have to pay for that attack's Energy cost.)
Twister
Flip 2 coins. For each heads, choose 1 Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon, if any, and discard it. If both are tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).
