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 card depicts Mawile in a serene yet slightly mischievous pose, its large, distinctive jaws framing its face. The background hints at a lush, green environment, suggesting a moment of quiet observation before it engages with its surroundings. Mawile's expression carries a blend of curiosity and cunning, inviting onlookers to wonder what it might be planning. This snapshot captures a fleeting moment in the life of this unique Pokémon, balancing allure and a hint of danger.”
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 16, 2026.
Scam
Look at your opponent's hand. You may have your opponent shuffle a Supporter card you find there into his or her deck. If you do, your opponent draws a card.
Metal Hook
Before doing damage, you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to the new Defending Pokémon.
