Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist behind countless Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations, including the coveted Charizard, is now lending his talent to Magic: The Gathering. His latest contribution is a Secret Lair drop featuring four stunning cards, and we have an exclusive first look.
Explore the gallery below to view all four cards from Arita's Secret Lair:
This isn't Arita's first foray into Magic; he previously illustrated a borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods, for the 2024 Bloomburrow set. However, this four-card Secret Lair represents a significant expansion of his involvement.
The included cards boast diverse playability across various formats. The iconic Lightning Bolt is a staple in almost every legal format, while Murktide Regent has proven a formidable force in Modern and Legacy since its Modern Horizons 2 debut in 2021. Light-Paws enjoys widespread popularity as a Commander, and Shorikai is a favorite in Vintage Cubes and ranks among the top 20 most popular Commanders according to EDHRec.
Wizards of the Coast's store page describes the drop as follows: "With nearly 30 years of experience creating beloved art for trading card games, Mitsuhiro Arita’s work has become some of the most recognizable in the world. His first collaboration with Magic: The Gathering was on a borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods released in 2024’s Bloomburrow, which quickly became a fan-favorite. In this Secret Lair Drop, the legendary artist returns to showcase his iconic creature design across four remarkable cards."
This Secret Lair will be available on the Secret Lair website, priced at $29.99 (non-foil) and $39.99 (foil), starting Monday, February 10 at 9 am PT. Supplies are limited, and given the shift away from the print-to-order system, these are likely to sell out quickly. Don't miss out!
For further Magic news, learn about the upcoming Aetherdrift set (launching next week), explore previously revealed Secret Lairs (like Chucky and Monty Python), or read about Wizards of the Coast's long-term vision for the game.
