Pineco

Pineco

Selected Masterpiece • 85/144
Market Price $39.97
Skyridge E-Card 2003
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 Pineco nestled between two rocky cliffs, creating a sense of isolation in its environment. The Pokémon's expression hints at a cautious yet determined personality, as if it's bracing for whatever might come next. The surrounding landscape is barren, emphasizing Pineco's small stature against the towering cliffs. This moment captures the essence of a solitary creature preparing for an unexpected encounter.”

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 19, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
E-Card
Release
12/05/2003

Surprise Attack

20

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost