Mitsuhiro Arita, renowned for his iconic artwork on countless cards from the original Pokemon Trading Card Game, including the coveted Charizard, is now channeling his artistic prowess into a different realm of card gaming. Arita's latest venture is a Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop, featuring a fresh set of four cards adorned with his unique dragon-themed illustrations. Fans can get an exclusive first look at these stunning cards in the gallery below:
Flip through the gallery below to see all the cards in Arita's Secret Lair:
While this isn't Arita's first foray into Magic: The Gathering, having previously contributed a single, borderless art version of Lumra, Bellow of the Woods in last year's Bloomburrow set, this Secret Lair drop marks a significant expansion of his involvement with the game. Offering four new cards in quick succession showcases his growing influence in the Magic community.
The cards included in this drop are not just visually appealing but also hold substantial gameplay value across various formats. The legendary Lightning Bolt is a staple in almost every format where it's legal, while Murktide Regent has dominated in both Modern and Legacy since its introduction in Modern Horizons 2 in 2021. Light-Paws has carved out a niche as a beloved Commander, and Shorikai has found a comfortable spot in numerous Vintage Cubes, ranking as the 20th most popular Commander according to EDHRec.
Wizards of the Coast describes this exciting drop 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."
As with all Secret Lair releases, this one will be available for purchase on the Secret Lair website. You can choose between a non-foil version priced at $29.99 or a foil version at $39.99, but be quick—availability is limited and sales begin on Monday, February 10 at 9am PT. Given the shift from a timed print-to-order system last year, Secret Lairs have been known to sell out rapidly, often causing frustration within the community. If you're eager to add these cards to your collection, be ready to act fast when they go live.
For more on Magic: The Gathering, explore details about the upcoming death race set, Aetherdrift, set to launch next week, or revisit past Secret Lair reveals such as Chucky and Monty Python. Additionally, learn about Wizards of the Coast's strategies for ensuring the long-term success of Magic: The Gathering.
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