Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist behind countless Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations, including the coveted Charizard, now graces Magic: The Gathering with his artistic talents. A new Secret Lair drop showcases four cards featuring Arita's distinctive style, offering a captivating first glimpse into his latest work.
View the gallery below to see all four cards from Arita's Secret Lair:
This isn't Arita's inaugural foray into Magic; he previously contributed a borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods, for the 2024 Bloomburrow set. However, this Secret Lair represents a significant leap, featuring four cards simultaneously.
Furthermore, these cards see substantial play across various formats. The iconic Lightning Bolt enjoys widespread use, while Murktide Regent remains a powerhouse in Modern and Legacy since its Modern Horizons 2 debut in 2021. Light-Paws is a beloved Commander, and Shorikai thrives 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: "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 10th at 9 am PT. Given the popularity of Secret Lairs and the shift away from a print-to-order system, securing these cards requires swift action upon release.
For more Magic news, explore the upcoming Aetherdrift set, previously revealed Secret Lairs like Chucky and Monty Python, or delve into WOTC's long-term strategy for the game.
