Exclusive: Legendary Pokemon TCG Artist Returns to Magic: The Gathering

Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist behind countless Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations, including the coveted Charizard, is now lending his talents to Magic: The Gathering. His latest contribution is a Secret Lair drop featuring four stunning cards, and we have an exclusive preview.

Explore the gallery below to view all the cards in 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 featured cards boast diverse playability across various formats. The classic Lightning Bolt remains a staple, while Murktide Regent is a powerhouse in Modern and Legacy. Light-Paws is a beloved Commander card, and Shorikai is popular in Vintage Cubes and ranks among the top Commanders overall according to EDHRec.

Wizards of the Coast's store page describes the drop: "Celebrated trading card game artist Mitsuhiro Arita, with almost 30 years of experience, has created some of the most iconic art in the world. His debut Magic: The Gathering contribution, a borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods from 2024's Bloomburrow, quickly became a fan favorite. This Secret Lair Drop marks the artist's return, showcasing his signature creature designs across four exceptional cards."

As with previous Secret Lair releases, this collection will be available on the Secret Lair website. Non-foil versions will cost $29.99, and foil versions will be $39.99. Both will be available only while supplies last, launching Monday, February 10th at 9 am PT. Given the quick sell-outs of recent Secret Lairs since the shift away from the print-to-order system, securing these cards will require swift action.

For more Magic news, learn about the upcoming Aetherdrift death race set, explore previously revealed Secret Lairs such as Chucky and Monty Python, or read about Wizards of the Coast's long-term strategy for the game.