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 Mawile card captures a moment where this deceptive Pokémon stands poised in a serene, icy landscape. Its large, menacing jaws, formed by its distinctive horns, contrast with its curious expression, suggesting a blend of charm and danger. The background hints at a vast, frozen world, with structures that evoke a sense of mystery and adventure. This scene invites the viewer to ponder what lies beyond the immediate surroundings, making Mawile a captivating figure in its environment.”
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 17, 2026.
Astonish
Flip a coin. If heads, choose a random card from your opponent's hand. Your opponent reveals that card and shuffles it into his or her deck.
Big Ol' Bite
Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon. The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
