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 Noctowl card captures the serene moment of this nocturnal Pokémon perched amidst a shadowy forest, its large, expressive eyes surveying its surroundings. The muted colors and intricate details of the background evoke a sense of calmness and mystery, as if Noctowl is both guardian and observer of the night. Its distinctive crown-like markings and poised posture suggest a character of wisdom, ready to spring into action when needed. This scene invites you to imagine the quiet stillness of the night, punctuated on”
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.
Spearhead
Draw 3 cards.
Surprise
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck.
