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 talent 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 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 Secret Lair represents a significant leap, featuring four cards simultaneously.

Furthermore, these cards see play across various formats. The classic Lightning Bolt is a staple, while Murktide Regent is a powerhouse in Modern and Legacy. Light-Paws is a popular Commander choice, and Shorikai thrives in Vintage Cubes and is currently a top 20 Commander according to EDHRec.

Wizards of the Coast's store page describes the drop as follows: "Celebrated for nearly 30 years of creating iconic trading card game art, Mitsuhiro Arita's work is globally recognized. His debut Magic: The Gathering collaboration, a borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods from 2024's Bloomburrow, was an instant fan favorite. This Secret Lair Drop sees the legendary artist return, showcasing his signature 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), while supplies last. The sale begins Monday, February 10, 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.