Magic: The Gathering fans, get ready for an epic crossover as Lara Croft, the legendary Tomb Raider, joins the Magic universe in an exclusive Secret Lair drop.
Wizards of the Coast announced that the set is scheduled for release on November 20 at 9 a.m. PT. This limited-time event will be available through Magic: The Gathering's Secret Lair website. Now, here's a closer look!
Secret Lair x Tomb Raider
The Secret Lair x Tomb Raider drop boasts an exciting lineup, featuring a mechanically unique card and reskinned cards inspired by the Tomb Raider series.
ComicBook details that the mechanically unique addition is none other than Lara Croft herself, represented as a green-blue-red Human Ranger with the Raid keyword. Magic: The Gathering Commander players can look forward to building thrilling decks around this iconic character.
But that is not all; the drop includes a set of reskinned cards, blending seamlessly into the Tomb Raider universe. Shadowspear transforms into "Totec's Spear," Academy Ruins becomes "Kitezh, Sunken City," and more. Each card tells a story within the Tomb Raider lore, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans of both franchises.
The package also includes a visually stunning Treasure token featuring original art that captures the essence of the Tomb Raider theme. Here's the full list of contents in the Secret Lair x Tomb Raider drop:
1x Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
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Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
1x Search for Azcanta // Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin as "Heart of the Explorer // The Lost Valley"
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Heart of the Explorer // The Lost Valley
1x Anger of the Gods as "Storms of Yamatai"
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Storms of Yamatai
1x Bow of Nylea as "The Grim Whisper"
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The Grim Whisperer
1x Shadowspear as "Totec's Spear"
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Totec's Spear
1x Academy Ruins as "Kitezh, Sunken City"
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Kitezh, Sunken City
1x Treasure token
Treasure Token
The drop will be available in two editions: non-foil for $39.99 and traditional foil for $49.99!
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A Gift for Fans
Wizards of the Coast's Senior Product Designer, Daniel Nguyen, shared insights into the development process, emphasizing the goal of creating products that resonate with both the partner and the fans.
"The goal is always to create products that respect and celebrate the partner, the fans, AND that the cards in the drop feel like they belong in someone's deck," Nguyen tells IGN.
"All are important, and it's a delicate balance to strike. There are a LOT of conversations that happen during product development with a number of different factors considered, and the inclusion of mechanically unique cards is one of them."
The inclusion of mechanically unique cards adds an exciting dimension to each Secret Lair drop, ensuring a delicate balance that respects the essence of both worlds.
As the Magic: The Gathering universe continues to expand its horizons with various crossovers, including upcoming sets inspired by Fallout and Final Fantasy, fans can expect more innovative drops in the future. The Secret Lair x Tomb Raider is just the beginning of an exciting journey into the intersection of gaming worlds.
Don't miss out on this historic collaboration between Magic: The Gathering and Tomb Raider!
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