Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist behind countless Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations, including the coveted Charizard, is now lending his talent to Magic: The Gathering. A new 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 in 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 contribution to the game.

The included cards boast diverse playability across various formats. The classic Lightning Bolt enjoys widespread use, while Murktide Regent remains a powerhouse in Modern and Legacy since its Modern Horizons 2 debut in 2021. Light-Paws is a popular Commander choice, and Shorikai is a staple in many Vintage Cubes, currently ranking as the 20th most popular Commander according to EDHRec.

Wizards of the Coast's store page 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."

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 will require swift action.

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