Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist behind countless Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations, including the coveted Charizard, brings his unique style to Magic: The Gathering. His latest work features a stunning Secret Lair drop showcasing four cards, and we have an exclusive first look.
View the gallery below to see all four cards from Arita's Secret Lair:
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This isn't Arita's first foray into Magic; he previously illustrated a borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods, for the 2024 Bloomburrow set. This Secret Lair represents a significant expansion of his contribution, featuring four cards playable across various formats. The iconic Lightning Bolt is a staple in many formats, Murktide Regent is a powerhouse in Modern and Legacy (since its 2021 Modern Horizons 2 debut), Light-Paws is a popular Commander choice, and Shorikai is a favorite in Vintage Cubes and ranks among the top 20 most popular Commanders on EDHRec.
Wizards of the Coast 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 10th at 9 am PT. As with previous releases, these are available while supplies last. Given the shift away from the print-to-order system, securing these cards requires swift action.For more 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.
