Description

Gardevoir-EX (Secret Rare, 116/114) trading card from the XY: Steam Siege expansion set released in 2016.

Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita is one of the most legendary and influential illustrators in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, having contributed artwork to the franchise continuously since its debut in 1996.

Key Highlights of His Career

The Original Icon: He illustrated the iconic Base Set Charizard, which remains one of the most recognizable and valuable trading cards in the world.Prolific Portfolio: He has illustrated over 500 individual Pokémon cards across three decades.

Artistic Style: Known for his masterfully detailed, hand-painted aesthetic, he often emphasizes a dramatic sense of lighting, scale, and natural environments that bring Pokémon to life.

Other Famous Cards by Mitsuhiro Arita

Base Set Pikachu & Mewtwo – The classic, defining early looks of the franchise.

Tag Team GX Cards – Stunning modern masterpieces like Reshiram & Charizard-GX and Mewtwo & Mew-GX.

Pikachu (Vivid Voltage) – The famous gigantamax “Chonkachu” Full Art card.