Hitoshi Ariga

Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2013, with credits continuing through 2024. In this dataset, Ariga’s illustrations appear across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY, spanning more than 150 cards and including Trainer cards.

The artwork is frequently cartoonish and anime-oriented, with an emphasis on character-forward staging and clear, balanced compositions that often shift into dynamic action. Color is typically vibrant and contrasting, supporting energetic, playful, and cheerful moods. Notable examples include Shining Lugia (SM Black Star Promos). Among the most sought-after cards illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga is Sabrina's Suggestion (SM—Team Up).