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 Chinchou card depicts a serene underwater scene, where this small, bioluminescent Pokémon glows gently amidst the depths. Its rounded body drifts effortlessly, illuminated by the soft light of its electric orbs. The atmosphere feels calm and inviting, allowing viewers to envision the tranquil world that Chinchou inhabits. This moment captures the essence of a creature perfectly suited to its aquatic surroundings.”
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.
Positive Ion
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
Negative Ion
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done by attacks from the Defending Pokémon is reduced by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
