Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist celebrated for his iconic Pokémon Trading Card Game artwork (including the coveted Charizard), is now lending his talents to Magic: The Gathering. His latest contribution? A stunning Secret Lair drop featuring four cards, and we have an exclusive preview.
Explore the gallery below to view all 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 selected cards boast diverse playability across various formats. Lightning Bolt, a staple in nearly every permissible format, joins Murktide Regent, a powerhouse in Modern and Legacy since its Modern Horizons 2 debut (2021). Light-Paws, a beloved Commander, and Shorikai, a popular Vintage Cube and Commander choice (currently ranked 20th most popular on EDHRec), complete the set.
Wizards of the Coast's store page describes the drop thusly: "With almost three decades of experience creating beloved art for trading card games, Mitsuhiro Arita's work is globally recognized. His initial Magic: The Gathering collaboration, a borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods from 2024's Bloomburrow, quickly became a fan favorite. This Secret Lair Drop sees the legendary artist return, showcasing his signature creature designs across four exceptional cards."
As is customary with Secret Lair releases, this drop will be available on the Secret Lair website. Non-foil versions will cost $29.99, while foil versions are priced at $39.99. Both will be available only while supplies last, launching Monday, February 10th at 9 am PT. Given the swift sell-outs of recent Secret Lairs since the shift away from the print-to-order system last year, interested buyers should act quickly.
For more Magic news, explore the upcoming Aetherdrift death race set (releasing next week), previously revealed Secret Lairs (Chucky and Monty Python), or read about Wizards of the Coast's long-term strategy for Magic's success.
