Stardew Valley x Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drops July 27
Limited-edition MTG cards bring Pelican Town to your deck—act fast before they sell out.
Get it at Wizards of the Coast Secret Lair
Stardew Valley meets Magic: The Gathering in a crossover that’ll have collectors and MTG players racing to checkout. Three limited-quantity Secret Lair drops reimagine classic cards with pixel-art charm from ConcernedApe’s farming sim—including one brand-new exclusive card. These won’t sit around long.
What’s Dropping
Three distinct sets, each remixing MTG staples with Stardew Valley themes:
- Welcome to Stardew Valley: Features the exclusive new ‘Stardew Valley’ card plus ‘Mermaid’s Pendant’ (Wedding Ring), ‘Pierre’s Truce’ (Dawn’s Truce), and farming-flavored classics like Swords to Plowshares and Rites of Flourishing. Also includes ‘The Welcoming Committee’ (Kynaois and Tiro of Meletis) and a Sol Ring with a Food Token.
- Life in Pelican Town: Includes ‘Community Center’ (Fountainport), ‘Pelican Town’ (Homeward Path), ‘Tower of Rasmodius’ (Command Tower), and ‘Valley Farmstead’ (Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth), along with Crop Rotation.
- A Flicker in the Deep: Monster-themed with ‘Galaxy Sword’ (Sword of Forge and Frontier) and ‘Big Slime’ (Miotic Slime).
Each set contains 5-7 cards plus tokens. Exact print runs aren’t disclosed, but Secret Lair drops typically sell out within days (or hours).
When & Where
- Release: July 27 on Wizards of the Coast’s Secret Lair site.
- Price: Unconfirmed, but comparable Secret Lair sets retail for $40-$50. No purchase limits mentioned yet (but expect a cap).
The Play
For collectors: This is a must-have for Stardew fans—the first official MTG crossover with unique art and that exclusive ‘Stardew Valley’ card. Secret Lair drops rarely reprint, so missing out means paying resale.
For flippers: Past MTG Secret Lairs in this price range often resell for 1.5x-3x retail after sellouts (e.g., $75-$150), but there’s risk. No eBay comps exist yet for this collab. Target the ‘Welcome to Stardew Valley’ set—the exclusive card could drive demand. Have payment info saved and refresh at drop time (typically 10 AM PT).
Is It Worth It?
- Resale: Maybe. Comparable Secret Lair sets average $44 based on 36 sold eBay listings, but crossover hype could push prices higher. Monitor sold listings post-drop.
- Collecting: Absolutely. The pixel-art treatments and exclusive card make this a standout for Stardew enthusiasts. If you want these, buy at retail—you might not get a second chance.
