Prinplup

Prinplup

Selected Masterpiece • 59/127
Market Price $4.12
Platinum Platinum 2009
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

“The card depicts Prinplup standing confidently on a rocky outcrop, gazing out over a calm sea. The soft pastel colors of the sky blend beautifully with the water, creating a serene backdrop for this proud Pokémon. Prinplup, with its distinctive blue and white markings, exudes a sense of determination and individuality, as if it is ready to take on any challenge that comes its way. This moment captures the essence of Prinplup's character, balancing a sense of solitude with the beauty of its natural habitat.”

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 Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Platinum
Release
11/02/2009

Surf

30

Bubblebeam

50

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

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost