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, now brings his talents to Magic: The Gathering. A new Secret Lair drop features four cards showcasing Arita's distinctive style, offering a fresh take on iconic Magic creatures.

View the full gallery of Arita's Secret Lair cards below:

This isn't Arita's first foray into Magic; he previously illustrated a borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods. However, this Secret Lair represents a significant expansion, featuring four cards simultaneously.

The selection includes cards popular across various formats. Lighting Bolt is a staple in nearly every legal format, while Murktide Regent remains a powerful force in Modern and Legacy. Light-Paws is a beloved Commander card, and Shorikai enjoys popularity in Vintage Cubes and as a Commander deck.

Wizards of the Coast's store page describes the drop: "Mitsuhiro Arita, with almost 30 years of experience creating beloved art for trading card games, has produced some of the world's most recognizable card art. His first 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 iconic creature designs across four exceptional cards."

This Secret Lair will be available on the Secret Lair website, priced at $29.99 (non-foil) and $39.99 (foil). Both versions are 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 from a print-to-order system, interested buyers should act swiftly.

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