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, now brings his talent to Magic: The Gathering. This Secret Lair drop features four cards showcasing Arita's distinctive style, offering a fresh perspective on classic and popular Magic cards.

View the gallery below to see all four cards from Arita's Secret Lair:

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This isn't Arita's first foray into Magic; he previously illustrated a borderless Lumra, Bellow of the Woods, for the 2024 Bloomburrow set. This Secret Lair represents a significant expansion of his contribution, featuring four cards with diverse playability across various formats. The iconic Lightning Bolt enjoys widespread use, while Murktide Regent remains a powerhouse in Modern and Legacy. Light-Paws is a beloved Commander staple, and Shorikai thrives in Vintage Cubes and is a top 20 Commander overall according to EDHRec.

Wizards of the Coast describes the drop as follows: "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."

For more Magic news, explore the upcoming Aetherdrift death race set, discover previous Secret Lair drops like Chucky and Monty Python, and learn about Wizards of the Coast's long-term strategy for the game.