Legendary Pokémon TCG Artist Joins Magic: The Gathering

Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist known for his iconic Pokémon Trading Card Game artwork (including the coveted Charizard), is bringing his artistic talents to Magic: The Gathering. This Secret Lair drop features four cards showcasing Arita's distinctive style, and we have an exclusive preview.

View the gallery below to see all four cards:

[Image Gallery of the four Magic: The Gathering cards]

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 marks a significant expansion, featuring four cards simultaneously.

The selection includes cards playable across various formats. The legendary Lightning Bolt is a staple in most formats, while Murktide Regent has proven powerful in Modern and Legacy since its Modern Horizons 2 debut (2021). Light-Paws is a popular Commander choice, 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: "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."

This Secret Lair will be available on the Secret Lair website, priced at $29.99 (non-foil) and $39.99 (foil), starting Monday, February 10th at 9 am PT. Supplies are limited, and given the shift away from the print-to-order system, securing these cards requires swift action.

For more Magic news, explore the upcoming Aetherdrift set (launching next week), previous Secret Lairs (Chucky and Monty Python), or learn about Wizards of the Coast's long-term strategy for the game.