Hitoshi Ariga
Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.
“The Zapdos card depicts this legendary Pokémon soaring through a stormy sky, its vibrant yellow feathers contrasting against the dark clouds. With its wings spread wide and a fierce gaze, Zapdos embodies the raw energy of the tempest around it. Lightning flashes illuminate the scene, enhancing the sense of power and wildness. This moment captures the essence of Zapdos in its element, a striking figure amidst nature's fury.”
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.
Thunder Shock
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
