Mitsuhiro Arita, renowned for his iconic artwork in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, including the coveted Charizard, is now channeling his artistic talents into a new venture with Magic: The Gathering. Arita's latest contribution is a Secret Lair drop featuring four stunning cards, showcasing his unique style of dragon illustrations. Fans can get an exclusive first look at all four cards in the gallery below:
Explore the gallery to see all the cards in Arita's Secret Lair:
Although Arita is no stranger to Magic: The Gathering, having previously illustrated a borderless version of Lumra, Bellow of the Woods for the Bloomburrow set, this Secret Lair marks a significant expansion of his work in the game. The inclusion of four new cards following closely on the heels of his last contribution highlights the growing influence of his art in the Magic community.
The cards featured in this drop are not only visually appealing but also relevant across various Magic formats. The ever-popular Lightning Bolt is a staple in many decks, while Murktide Regent has made waves in Modern and Legacy formats since its introduction in Modern Horizons 2 in 2021. Light-Paws, a fan-favorite, excels as a Commander, and Shorikai has secured a spot in numerous Vintage Cubes and ranks as the 20th most popular Commander according to EDHRec.
Wizards of the Coast describes this exciting drop on their store page: "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."
As with all Secret Lair drops, this set will be available for purchase on the Secret Lair website. You can choose between a non-foil version priced at $29.99 and a foil version at $39.99. Both options will be available starting Monday, February 10 at 9am PT, but only while supplies last. Given the high demand for Secret Lairs since Wizards of the Coast shifted from a timed print-to-order system, it's advisable to act quickly to secure your set.
For those eager to delve deeper into the world of Magic: The Gathering, don't miss out on the upcoming Aetherdrift set, launching next week. Additionally, explore past Secret Lair reveals such as Chucky and Monty Python, or learn about Wizards of the Coast's strategies for ensuring the long-term success of Magic: The Gathering.
