Summary
Secret Lair has become a big part of theMagic: The Gatheringbrand over the past several years, and yet another interesting Secret Lair release is coming with theDungeons & Dragons50th Anniversary celebration. Focusing on the collectible aspect ofMTG, Secret Lair releases products in limited drops that feature unique artwork with interesting brand and artist collaborations. The limited aspect has proved to be a source of frustration for some fans, but there’s no denying that the best Secret Lair releases are great for those who can get their hands on them.
Magic: The GatheringandDungeons & Dragonsare no stranger to collaborations, as both product lines have been owned byMTGpublisher Wizards of the Coast since the 1990s. Previous efforts have seen crossovers in both directions, withDnDreceiving somesourcebooks that incorporateMTGlore and concepts into tabletop play.MTGreleasedDnDcards in theAdventures in the Forgotten RealmsandBattle for Baldur’s Gatelines in recent years, and Secret Lair released a drop to tie in with the 2023 filmDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
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Secret Lair x Dungeons & Dragons Superdrop Details
Five Secret Lair D&D Drops In One Day
The Secret Lair xDungeons & Dragons50th Anniversary Superdrop will be available on July 07, 2025, coming out a week before the 2024DnDPlayer’s Handbookearly access release. The Superdrop comprises five releases that celebrate a couple of characters and one iconicDnDmonster.Each drop will cost $29.99, with a Foil Edition of each raising the price to $39.99, and products will be available on the D&D Beyond marketplace as well as the Secret Lair site.
Like other recent Secret Lair releases, the Superdrop is only available while supplies last, so anyone intent on getting the crossover products might need to free up some time on August 27. The officialSecret Lairsite features a sign-up option for notifications, although if the recentMonty Pythonrelease is anything to go by, jumping on a notification might still not be enough to guarantee a copy.
What To Expect From MTG’s Secret Lair D&D Drops
Baldur’s Gate 3 Gets Some Major Representation
Despite tying in withDnD’s 50th anniversary,the Secret Lair Superdrop puts an emphasis onBaldur’s Gate 3in particular, with Astarion’s Thirst and Karlach’s Rage being themed after twopopular party members from the game. TheBattle for Baldur’s Gatecards featured some tie-in elements with the then-upcoming game, and the two cards revealed so far for the Secret Lair release, courtesy of the officialMTGSecret LairTwitter account, are new versions ofBattle for Baldur’s Gatecards.
AlthoughMTG’s original depiction of the vampiric rogue Astarion was similar to his appearance in-game, the tiefling barbarian Karlach was still undergoing major design revisions whenBattle for Baldur’s Gatereleased. The new Secret Lair art brings herMTGappearance much closer to theBaldur’s Gate 3version.
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As for the beholder sets, the iconicDnDmonster has previously featured inMTGcards like Eyes of the Beholder and Baleful Beholder. Cards like Xanathar, Guild Kingpin and Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant also depicted specificbeholders fromDnDlore. These many-eyed creatures have instilled nightmarish memories in manyDnDparties thanks to their strategic minds and varied attacks, so it’s no surprise that they would be the monsters to make the cut.
For those who aren’t as into the collectible aspect,buying some oldAdventures in the Forgotten RealmsandBattle for Baldur’s Gatepacks is still a good way to pick up cards for play. Anyone on the fence about the Secret Lair release can look forward to seeing the other cards revealed in the future, especially when it comes to An Exhibition of Adventure, which remains more mysterious than the other drops at the moment. In any scenario, the Secret Lair xDungeons & Dragons50th Anniversary Superdrop should provide some niceMagic: The Gatheringeye candy forDnDfans.
