Mitsuhiro Arita, renowned for his iconic artwork on countless cards from the original Pokemon Trading Card Game, including the highly sought-after Charizard, is now turning his artistic talents to a different realm of card games. Arita's latest venture involves a Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop, and we're excited to offer the first look at all four cards featured in this collection.
**Explore 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—his previous work included a borderless art version of Lumra, Bellow of the Woods from the Bloomburrow set last year—the release of four new cards in a single drop marks a significant expansion of his involvement with the game.
The cards included in this Secret Lair drop are not only visually stunning but also highly playable across various formats. The iconic Lightning Bolt is a staple in nearly every format where it's legal, while Murktide Regent has proven to be a powerhouse in both Modern and Legacy since its debut in Modern Horizons 2 in 2021. Light-Paws has earned its place as a beloved Commander, and Shorikai has become a favorite in Vintage Cubes and ranks as the 20th most popular Commander according to EDHRec.
Wizards of the Coast describes this drop on its store page 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."
As with all Secret Lair drops, this one will be available on the Secret Lair website in non-foil for $29.99 and foil for $39.99. Both versions will be available while supplies last, with sales starting on Monday, February 10 at 9am PT. Given the switch from a timed print-to-order system last year, Secret Lair drops often sell out quickly, causing some frustration within the community. If you're eager to get your hands on these cards, be ready to act fast when they go live.
For more on Magic: The Gathering, you can dive into details about the upcoming death race set, Aetherdrift, set to launch next week, explore past Secret Lair reveals like Chucky and Monty Python, or learn about Wizards of the Coast's strategies for ensuring the long-term success of Magic.
