The Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Summer Superdrop 2025 Happening on June 9
Hello, fellow Planeswalkers. I have some news, your wallet might be about to get a little lighter, but your collection; oh boy! It’s about to get a whole lot better. Wizards of the Coast is gearing up for their Summer Superdrop 2025, hitting the shelves on June 9.
If you’re new to the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) scene, Secret Lairs are basically like limited-edition art prints of your favorite (or soon-to-be-favorite) cards, often with super unique styles.
Let’s take a look at what we can expect this year.
Art School All-Stars & Fantasy Legends
First up, we’ve got the artist series of Phil Foglio. If you’ve been around the Magic block a few times, you know Foglio’s art. It’s got that classic, quirky, and instantly recognizable style. This drop is extra special because Wizards actually teased a Foglio collaboration almost five years ago.
Expect to see iconic cards like Goblin Bombardment and Song of the Dryads get the full Foglio treatment. For fans of Phil Foglio MTG art, this is a can’t-miss.
Then, prepare for things to get weird with the artist series of Imiri Sakabashira. This artist is all about the weirdest creatures possible, so get ready for some truly surreal takes on cards like Consecrated Sphinx and Scion of Draco.
Finally, we have the art of Frank Frazetta: The Second Exhibition is here! Frazetta is a legend in the world of sword and sorcery art. Think epic barbarians, fearsome monsters, and dramatic scenes.
His first Secret Lair was a massive hit, and for good reason. Cards like Deadly Dispute and Aggravated Assault will be getting the Frazetta touch. A previous Frazetta Dark Ritual became a surprisingly valuable card, so the Frank Frazetta Secret Lair value is definitely something collectors will be watching.
Final Fantasy Joins the Fray
Get ready for three different Magic: The Gathering FINAL FANTASY themed Secret Lair drops. The beloved video game series is landing in the Magic multiverse. The drops are titled Game Over, Grimoire, and Weapons.
We’re talking iconic spells, characters, and items from Final Fantasy reimagined on existing MTG cards. Imagine Cloud’s Buster Sword appearing as the powerful Umezawa’s Jitte, or Yuna’s Holy Magic taking the form of Prismatic Ending.
If you’re a fan of either Magic or Final Fantasy (or, like me, both!), these Final Fantasy Secret Lair cards are probably already on your wish list.
Price and How to Get ‘Em
Typically, individual Secret Lair drops go for $29.99 for non-foil versions and $39.99 for the shiny rainbow foil versions. Mark your calendars, because these are limited-quantity items available exclusively through the official MagicSecretLair.com website.
Keep an eye out for promotions too. Sometimes they offer free shipping if you spend over $100.
Art, Value, and Secret Lair Fatigue
Now, let’s talk about what the community is saying. Generally, collectors love the art. But there’s always a bit of a debate: will newer Secret Lairs, which might be printed in larger numbers, hold their value on the secondary market like some older, rarer ones? It’s a classic collector’s conundrum.
Some folks are also feeling a bit of what they call Secret Lair fatigue. I’ve heard many times that there are just too many Secret Lairs coming out these days. But I know others that really dig the sheer variety.
One drop might have art from a classic MTG artist, the next might be a crossover with a huge gaming series like Final Fantasy, or even pop culture icons like SpongeBob SquarePants or Marvel’s Deadpool. Wizards even did a collaboration with the KEXP radio station.
This huge range shows that Wizards is trying to offer something for everyone. It’s a smart way for them to test out what kinds of themes and art styles people get excited about without having to print a bazillion copies for regular stores. It’s like they’re conducting little experiments to see what we, the collectors, really want.
This makes Secret Lair investing a hot topic. Do you go for the art you love or the cards you think will be worth more later? It’s the central art vs. value debate for Secret Lair fans.
The Secret Within the Secret
Oh, and there’s one more sneaky little thing about Secret Lairs: the bonus card. Often, Wizards will tuck an unannounced card into each drop. Sometimes these bonus cards are just a neat little extra, but other times, they can be surprisingly rare and valuable.
Cards like the Groot-themed Abundant Growth or a special art version of Echo of Eons have become pretty sought-after, sometimes even more valuable than the main cards in their drop. This Secret Lair bonus card economy definitely adds an extra layer of excitement (and maybe a bit of gambling) to picking up these drops.
So, as we gear up for the Secret Lair Summer Superdrop 2025 season, there’s a lot to consider.
Whether you’re in it for the stunning art of Phil Foglio, the legendary scenes of Frank Frazetta, the exciting Final Fantasy crossover, or the thrill of that potential bonus card, this Superdrop is shaping up to be another big moment for Magic collectors. As always, happy hunting!
