π Secret Lair x Sonic the Hedgehog — A Speedy Magic: The Gathering Superdrop
In an exciting pop culture crossover, Magic: The Gathering has teamed up with Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog to release a Secret Lair Superdrop set featuring Sonic and his friends (and foes) as playable MTG cards.
π¦ Secret Lair Overview
This Sonic-themed Secret Lair drop includes three different sets, each highlighting a unique aspect of the Sonic universe through MTG mechanics, flavor text, and artwork.
1. Friends & Foes
A collection of brand-new Legendary Creature cards featuring key Sonic characters:
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π Sonic the Hedgehog – Speed-themed abilities like Haste, Prowess, or extra combat phases
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π¦ Tails (Miles Prower) – Utility and support skills, tapping into blue/white synergy
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πͺ Knuckles the Echidna – Power and resilience, possibly with Trample or Fight mechanics
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π Amy Rose – Charm and chaos, likely red/white mix
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π€ Shadow the Hedgehog – A dark mirror to Sonic, with menace or sacrifice themes
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π§ Dr. Eggman – Artifact synergy and token generation
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π Super Sonic – A powerful transformation or alternate win condition?
➡ These are fully playable in Commander, Vintage, and Legacy, and come with all-new art and flavor.
2. Turbo Gear
This drop reimagines classic MTG artifact cards as iconic Sonic universe items:
| MTG Artifact | Sonic-Themed Reprint |
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| Lightning Greaves | Power Sneakers (Sonic's shoes) |
| The Reaver Cleaver | Knuckles’s Gloves |
| Weatherlight | Tornado (Tails’s biplane) |
| Skullclamp | Eggman’s Mind Amplifier |
| Swiftfoot Boots | Spin Dash Boosters |
| Sword of Fire and Ice | Chaos Sword |
| Vehicles & Utility | Themed with Sonic gadget designs |
Perfect for building artifact-heavy decks with a Sonic theme.
3. Chasing Adventure
A reprint of powerful Instant and Sorcery spells with Sonic-themed artwork, including:
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Generous Gift – Featuring Tails giving a clever fix
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Fabricate – Dr. Eggman building a badnik
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Sol Ring – With the Chaos Emerald visual
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Deadly Dispute – A battle between Sonic & Shadow
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Unexpected Windfall – Rings exploding in chaos
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Other fan-favorite utility cards
These cards focus on momentum, chaos, and risk-reward — matching Sonic’s high-speed energy.
π Release Details
| Item | Launch Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online Release | July 14, 2025 | $29.99 (non-foil), $39.99 (foil) |
| In-Store Drop | August 21, 2025 | Non-foil only |
| Available From | SecretLair.wizards.com |
Note: These drops are limited edition, and some may sell out quickly.
π‘ Why This Matters
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First time Sonic characters are playable in Magic: The Gathering
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Appeals to both MTG players and Sonic collectors
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High-quality artwork with retro and modern designs
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Encourages thematic Commander decks and custom formats
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A creative example of how MTG is embracing pop culture and nostalgia
π Summary
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π΄ Friends & Foes: 7 new Sonic-themed legendary creature cards
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π ️ Turbo Gear: 7 reimagined artifact cards with iconic Sonic gear
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✨ Chasing Adventure: Reprints of powerful spells with new art
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π Release: July 14 online, August 21 in stores
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πΈ Price: $29.99 (non-foil), $39.99 (foil)
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π₯ Limited-time drop only on SecretLair.com
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