Mitsuhiro Arita, renowned for his iconic artwork on the original Pokémon Trading Card Game, including the highly coveted Charizard card, is now showcasing his talent in a new arena with a Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop. This collection features four new cards, each adorned with Arita's distinctive style, marking a significant expansion from his previous single card contribution, the borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods from last year's Bloomburrow set.

The Secret Lair drop includes cards that are not only visually stunning but also relevant across various Magic formats. The legendary Lightning Bolt, a staple in many decks, finds its place alongside the powerful Murktide Regent, which has dominated Modern and Legacy since its introduction in Modern Horizons 2 in 2021. Additionally, Light-Paws, a beloved Commander, and Shorikai, a favorite in Vintage Cubes and currently the 20th most popular Commander according to EDHRec, round out the set.

Wizards of the Coast highlights Arita's extensive experience and the impact of his art 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."

Available starting Monday, February 10 at 9am PT, this Secret Lair drop can be purchased in non-foil for $29.99 and foil for $39.99 on the Secret Lair website. Given the popularity of Secret Lairs and the switch from a timed print-to-order system, these cards are expected to sell out quickly. Fans are advised to act fast to secure their set.

For those eager to explore more of Magic: The Gathering, the upcoming Aetherdrift set promises an exciting death race theme, launching next week. Additionally, past Secret Lair reveals such as Chucky and Monty Python, along with Wizards of the Coast's strategies for the long-term success of Magic, offer further insights into the evolving world of this beloved card game.