We’ll help you decide whether you want to pick up or skip these new limited-run MTG Secret Lair releases.
MTG has been teasing a Winter superdrop for its Secret Lair series, with six individual Secret Lair products set for release onFebruary 5, 9 am PT, and running until March 3rd 11:59 pm PT.
Each of these Secret Lairs is a potentiallyvaluable collector’s item, featuring alt-art versions of rare and oftenpowerful cardsfrom throughout MTG’s history.
Unfortunately, MTG’s Secret Lair series is in the process of upheaval, and these cards will soon be much moredifficult to get ahold of. We’ll give you the rundown on why that is, and help you get ahold of these cards while supplies last.
Why is MTG Secret Lair selling out?
Now, Wizards of the Coast has decided to switch to a limited-run print model instead. Ostensibly intended to cut down on wait times, the fallout from this change has been that highly-anticipated Secret Lairs likeCommander Deck: Raining Cats and Dogssold out within hours of becoming available.
Many fans were unaware that Commander Deck: Raining Cats and Dogs purchases were even live before theysold out. As a result,negative sentiment around the limited-run modelis continuing to grow.
Additionally, the release for this Winter Superdrop is held back until April 12th, meaning that players will still have to wait a considerable length of time between ordering and receiving their secret lairs, making the ‘reduced wait times’ seem moot.
It’s unfortunate for players to have to contend with this change to Secret Lairs. Dealing with scalpers and marked-up prices shouldn’t ever be a necessity. As such we’ll show you what each of the Winter Superdrop Secret Lairs contain as well as their release time, so that you have as much information as possible before making a purchase.
If you don’t want to contend with scalpers and are still set on buying, be sure to check out theSecret Lair release herefrom9 am PT onwards on February 5.
Jack Bye was a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in ecommerce content. He is a Magic The Gathering and DnD expert, covering all things tabletop games. He also has bylines at WePC and VideoGamer.
