A new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair has been announced. While Wizards of the Coast's promotional drops have featured crossovers with Hatsune Miku and Assassins Creed, the new Brain Dead Secret Lair will showcase the work of the Los Angeles-based artist collective.
The Brain Dead Secret Lair Announcement
According to an official press release, the Brain Dead Secret Lair was announced as part of their upcoming Inside and Elevator Superdrop. The Secret Lair is comprised of three different drops, Brain Dead: Creatures, Brain Dead: Lands, and Brain Dead: Staples.
The official Brain Dead website defines the style of the titular global collective as disruptive and graphic-led. Their brand takes cues from postpunk music, underground comic books, skateboards, and general subculture.
That alternative style will bring new life to several cards in the Brain Dead Secret Lair drops. Brain Dead: Creatures will showcase artists Gage Lindstein, Ema Gaspar, Gomzé, JRZ251, and Kagan. The cards in that drop are as follows:
- Consecrated Sphinx
- Chaotic Goo
- Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
- Meteor Golem
- Wurmcoil Engine
Brain Dead: Lands will highlight art by Gage Lindstein,and Hank Reavis. As the name implies, the drop will contain two copies of all five basic land cards. One will feature art by Lindstein; the other by Reavis.
Lastly, Brain Dead: Staples will contain cards every player needs in Commander. These titular staple cards will get treatments by Bardo Bread and Jackson Epstein. Those cards are as follows:
- Lightning Greaves
- Skullclamp
- Sol Ring
- Thought Vessel
- Command Tower
Each drop in the Brain Dead Secret Lair will be available in both non-foil (MSRP $29.99) and foil (MSRP $39.99). In addition, Brain Dead will launch a collection of Secret Lair-themed merchandise Tuesday, July 30.
The Magic: Online Vintage Cube Live Tournament
In addition to the Brain Dead Secret Lair, Wizards of the Coast announced a massive Vintage Cube tournament for Magic: The Gathering Online. The twist is that finalists in this Vintage Cube Live tournament will attend a physical event at MagicCon: Las Vegas and draft cards from an actual Vintage prize cube valued at $65,000.
On top of that, all eight finalists will get to keep the decks they drafted. The press release even confirms the Power Nine, including the iconic Black Lotus, will be present in these packs.
If you want to secure your place in the Vintage Cube Live tournament, just complete the following steps. Sweep a MagicCon Draft League to earn a 64-Player Draft Entry Token. Win a MagicCon 64-Player Draft, which will earn you a Vegas Qualifier. Finally, go 3-0 in the Vegas Qualifier. Good luck.
