Magic: The Gathering and Marvel are joining forces once again for an exceptional collaboration. After celebrating heroes like Black Panther and Iron Man, it's Deadpool's turn to make his entrance into the Magic universe. This partnership takes the form of a Secret Lair, a mini-set of limited cards. Available now, it is reserved for fans and collectors who want to add Deadpool to their roster. their decks.
A unique Secret Lair
Specifically, the Deadpool Secret Lair from Magic: The Gathering offers a set of five cards dedicated to this Marvel hero. For the occasion, a new, never-before-seen card, "Deadpool, Trading Card," has been introduced. True to the spirit of the loudmouth mercenary, this card shakes up the usual rules of the game.
Although it has been Introduced as a April Fools' Day joke in 2024, this card quickly gained prominence in competitive play.
The other cards in the set are no less interesting. They feature classic Magic: The Gathering cards, but are reprinted with new artwork inspired by the Deadpool universe. These visuals were created by renowned artists such as Justine Cruz, Slawomir Maniak, Miguel Mercado, Kevin Sidharta, and Tomasz Zarucki.
What's in the Secret Lair Deadpool?
The Secret Lair Deadpool actually contains five cards, including two versions: the standard edition and the foil edition. Here are the cards that make up the set:
- 1x Deadpool, Trading Card (Foil and standard)
- 1x Deadly Rollick (Foil and standard)
- 1x Saw in Half (Foil and standard)
- 1x Blasphemous Act (Foil and standard)
- 1x Vandalblast (Foil and standard)
These cards aren't just collectibles. They can be integrated into your Magic: The Gathering games, allowing Deadpool to wreak havoc in your games.
As with all Secret Lair sets, the Deadpool set is a limited edition. The price is €44.99 for the standard version and €54.99 for the foil edition. For many, this is an opportunity to get their hands on rare cards, which could eventually increase in value on the collector's market.
Fans can already order their copy on the official Secret Lair website. For those who prefer to buy in-store, this version will be available at Starting April 25, 2025 at Wizards Play Network (WPN) partner retailers.
Exclusive Bonus Cards
It's safe to assume that Deadpool's addition to Magic: The Gathering is just a taste of what could be a series of Marvel hero additions. In fact, September 2025 will see the launch of the Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man, which also promises many surprises.
In addition to the five main cards, some fans have already shared exclusive bonus cards. For example, a revisited Blacker Lotus card, from the Unglued series, was revealed with modified artwork by Scott Okumura. Another card, Harmless Offering, features Gwenpool and Jeff, with artwork by Narendra Bintara Adi.
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