Magic: The Gathering has unveiled its latest crossover with Dungeons & Dragons, the “Roll for Initiative” Secret Lair Superdrop, set to launch on February 9, 2024. This release features a range of reprinted spells and characters, all themed around the iconic Forgotten Realms. The announcement was made during the February 3 episode of Weekly MTG, hosted by Blake Rasmussen, alongside Lindsey Bartell, Senior Director of Secret Lair, and Steve Sunu, Senior Product Designer.
The Superdrop will offer both non-foil and foil versions of the cards, priced at $29.99 and $39.99, respectively. As part of a series of seven D&D-themed drops, many cards included are reprints from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate. Players who enjoyed Baldur’s Gate 3 may be particularly excited to see new versions of characters like Shadowheart and Gale, included alongside cards that enhance their abilities.
Highlights from the “Roll for Initiative” Drop
Among the notable cards in this release, Shadowheart’s Devotion stands out. This set includes:
– 1x Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
– 1x Beseech the Queen
– 1x Black Market
– 1x Victimize
– 1x Ancient Bronze Dragon
While many of these cards do not hold a high market value, they offer significant synergy, particularly for black decks focused on sacrificing creatures. The Ancient Bronze Dragon is a highlight, valued at around $16 on TCG Player. Although it requires seven mana to cast as a 7/7 creature, its ability to roll a d20 and add +1/+1 counters to up to two creatures can turn the tide of a game, especially if players roll high.
The “Gale’s Ambition” drop features:
– 1x Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
– 1x Arcane Denial
– 1x Archmage’s Charm
– 1x Brainstorm
– 1x Personal Tutor
This set may not appeal to everyone, as Brainstorm and Arcane Denial have been reprinted frequently, diminishing their market value. Personal Tutor offers the most utility, allowing players to search for a sorcery card and place it on top of their deck for just one blue mana.
Exploring Additional Drops
The “Black Lights & Dark Dungeons” drop includes:
– 1x Seasoned Dungeoneer
– 1x Displacer Kitten
– 1x Tortured Existence
– 1x Sefris of the Hidden Ways
This collection showcases vibrant art and compelling gameplay mechanics. The Displacer Kitten is particularly valuable, currently priced around $24. Its ability to blink creatures whenever a noncreature spell is cast can enhance enter-the-battlefield effects, making it a strategic choice for many decks.
In the “Shadows Over Baldur’s Gate” drop, players will find:
– 1x Grim Hireling
– 1x Wild-Magic Sorcerer
– 1x Xorn
– 1x Prosper, Tome-Bound
These cards encourage players to build decks focused on casting spells from exile while generating treasure tokens. The Grim Hireling is especially valuable, priced between $16 and $18, and provides treasure generation during combat.
The “Whispers in Candlekeep” drop features:
– 1x Counterspell
– 1x Dragonborn Champion
– 1x Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
– 1x Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
While Klauth offers powerful mana generation, the other cards may not appeal to all players, particularly those outside dragon-themed decks.
Lastly, the “Strahd’s Descent” drop includes:
– 1x Strefan, Maurer Progenitor as “The Devil Strahd”
– 1x Bloodletter of Aclazotz as “Cast-Off Consort”
– 1x End the Festivities
– 1x Voldaren Estate as “Castle Ravenloft”
Despite some disappointment over the absence of the iconic Strahd von Zarovich, the drop offers useful cards for vampire decks. The Cast-Off Consort is particularly coveted, often listed at around $30 online due to its life-draining effect.
The final component of this release features basic lands representing various locations in the Forgotten Realms, including:
– 2x Plains
– 2x Island
– 2x Swamp
– 2x Mountain
– 2x Forest
These lands are a unique aspect of this drop, showcasing beloved locations from the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
With the “Roll for Initiative” Superdrop, players can expect a rich blend of nostalgia and strategic enhancements, further bridging the worlds of Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. The drop will be available starting on February 9, providing fans with new opportunities to enhance their gameplay experience.
