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 Ariados card captures a moment in a lush, vibrant forest where the Pokémon is poised with a watchful gaze. Its striking colors and intricate patterns reflect the delicate balance of nature, while the shimmering background adds a sense of enchantment to the scene. This snapshot evokes a feeling of quiet anticipation, as if Ariados is ready to spring into action at any moment. The overall atmosphere invites a deeper appreciation for the intricate world it inhabits.”
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.
Reactive Poison
Does 10 damage plus 30 more damage for each Special Condition affecting the Defending Pokémon.
Spider Trap
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned. Before applying this effect, you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. If you do, the new Defending Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch.
