Primeape

Primeape

Selected Masterpiece • 60/116
Market Price $1.14
Plasma Freeze Black & White 2013
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, Primeape stands poised with a fierce expression, ready to spring into action. The icy backdrop enhances the intensity of the moment, suggesting a world where the Pokémon must be ever vigilant. Its strong stance and clenched fists convey a sense of determination and readiness to defend its territory. This snapshot captures the essence of Primeape's spirited nature, illustrating a character that is both fierce and full of energy.”

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.

Rarity Common
Card Type Fighting
Era
Black & White
Release
08/05/2013

Fury Swipes

30×

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Karate Chop

80-

Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost