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 artistic talents to Magic: The Gathering. His latest contribution is a Secret Lair drop featuring four stunning cards, and we have an exclusive preview.

View the gallery below to see all four cards from 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.

Notably, all four cards see competitive play across various formats. The classic Lightning Bolt is a staple wherever permitted, while Murktide Regent has dominated Modern and Legacy since its Modern Horizons 2 debut in 2021. Light-Paws enjoys widespread Commander popularity, and Shorikai is a favorite in Vintage Cubes and ranks among the top 20 most popular Commanders according to EDHRec.

Wizards of the Coast's store page describes the drop as follows: "With almost three decades of experience creating iconic 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 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, 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 from a print-to-order system last year, interested buyers should act quickly.

For more Magic news, explore the upcoming Aetherdrift death race set launching next week, discover previously revealed Secret Lairs featuring Chucky and Monty Python, or read about Wizards of the Coast's long-term strategy for Magic's success.