Magic: The Gathering Welcomes Beloved Pokémon TCG Artist

Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist behind countless Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations, including the coveted Charizard, now lends his talent to Magic: The Gathering. His latest contribution is a Secret Lair drop featuring four 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 work within the Magic universe.

The included cards boast diverse playability across various formats. Lightning Bolt is a staple across numerous formats, while Murktide Regent is a powerhouse in Modern and Legacy. Light-Paws is a popular Commander card, and Shorikai enjoys popularity in Vintage Cubes and is currently a top 20 Commander according to EDHRec.

Wizards of the Coast's store page describes the drop: "Celebrated artist Mitsuhiro Arita, with nearly 30 years of experience in trading card game art, brings his instantly recognizable style to Magic: The Gathering. Following his popular borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods from 2024's Bloomburrow, this Secret Lair showcases 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 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, securing these cards will require prompt action.

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