Monster Hunter x Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Superdrop - Everything You Need to Know

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Monster Hunter x Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Superdrop - Everything You Need to Know

A deep dive into Wizards' latest collaboration with Capcom's iconic hunting franchise

Monster Hunter Rathalos artwork

Rathalos from Monster Hunter Generations - One of the iconic monsters featured in the Secret Lair

Wizards of the Coast has announced a new Secret Lair Superdrop collaboration with Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise, marking another major crossover between Magic: The Gathering and a beloved video game series. The announcement, made through an official press release, reveals a four-part collection that will be available from December 1st at 9am PT to December 22nd at 11:59pm PT, though supplies are expected to sell out quickly based on previous Secret Lair sales patterns.

The Monster Hunter Secret Lair collection includes four separate drops, each priced at $29.99 for non-foil versions and $39.99 for foil editions. Unlike some previous Secret Lair collaborations, these drops feature reprints of existing Magic cards with Monster Hunter-themed artwork rather than mechanically unique cards. The four drops are titled "The Hunt," "The Hunters," "The Monsters," and "The Monsters II," each focusing on different aspects of the Monster Hunter universe.

MTG Secret Lair Logo

MTG Secret Lair Logo - Official branding for the Monster Hunter collaboration

Complete Card List and Themes

"The Hunt" focuses on non-creature spells themed around monster attacks from across the Monster Hunter franchise. This drop includes:

  • Blind Obedience featuring Malzeno from Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
  • Snap featuring Kushala Daora from Monster Hunter 2
  • Village Rites featuring Magnamalo and Tobi-Kadachi from Monster Hunter Rise
  • Mizzium Mortars featuring Yian Garuga from Monster Hunter Generations and Monster Hunter 2
  • Tooth and Nail featuring Azure Rathalos and Seregios from Monster Hunter 4

"The Hunters" showcases human creature cards depicting various armor sets and weapons from the series, including:

  • Grand Abolisher featuring Tigrex Armor with Bone Scythes from Monster Hunter Generations and Monster Hunter Freedom 2
  • Archaeomancer featuring Velkhana Armor with Slinger and Winged Seraphyd Greatsword from Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
  • Grim Haruspex featuring Nargacuga Armor with a Hidden Eye Light Bowgun from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
  • Imperial Recruiter featuring Rathalos Armor with Red Tigrex Claws; Brachydios Armor with Burning Knocker; Gore Magala Armor and Royal Rose from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
  • Champion of Lambholt featuring Astalos Armor with Verdant Lightning Shield from Monster Hunter Generations

"The Monsters" and "The Monsters II" feature legendary creature cards reimagined as iconic Monster Hunter creatures. The complete list includes:

  • Nezahal, Primal Tide as Lagiacrus from Monster Hunter 3
  • Drakuseth, Maw of Flames as Rathalos from Monster Hunter Generations
  • Sarulf, Realm Eater as Zinogre from Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
  • Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire as Nergigante from Monster Hunter World
  • Ziatora, the Incinerator as Fatalis from Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
  • Razaketh, the Foulblooded as Gore Magala from Monster Hunter 4
  • Amareth, the Lustrous as Velkhana from Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
  • Wasitora, Nekorus Queen as Nargacuga from Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Generation/Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
  • Kalamax, the Stormsire as Brachydios from Monster Hunter 3 Generations
"While we're excited about this collaboration between two beloved franchises, we'd love to see Wizards increase print runs for Secret Lair drops like this one. Making these cards more accessible to players who want them—rather than creating artificial scarcity that drives up secondary market prices—would strengthen the Magic community as a whole."

Release Details and Availability

The Monster Hunter Secret Lair Superdrop will be available exclusively through the Secret Lair website starting December 1st at 9am PT. Each of the four drops can be purchased individually, with non-foil versions priced at $29.99 and foil versions at $39.99. The drops will remain available until December 22nd at 11:59pm PT or until supplies run out.

Based on previous Secret Lair sales patterns, particularly for major collaborations like the PlayStation Superdrop, these products are likely to sell out quickly. Wizards has not announced specific print run numbers, which has been a point of contention among collectors who feel limited availability drives up secondary market prices unnecessarily.

Many players and collectors have noted that increased print runs for popular Secret Lair drops would make these special products more accessible to the broader Magic community. Rather than treating these collaborations as exclusive collectibles with intentionally limited availability, a return to print-to-demand practices would ensure that everyone who wants these cards can actually obtain them at the manufacturer's suggested retail price.

What This Means for Players

For Monster Hunter fans who are new to Magic, these Secret Lair drops offer an accessible entry point with familiar imagery on established Magic cards. For longtime Magic players, the collaboration provides unique artwork variants of powerful cards that can be used in Commander and other casual formats.

From a gameplay perspective, none of the cards in this Secret Lair drop introduce new mechanics or power level concerns for competitive formats. Since all cards are reprints with new artwork, they maintain their existing format legality. This makes the drop primarily appealing for collectors, Commander players who value unique artwork, and fans of both franchises looking to expand their collections.

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Will you be purchasing the Monster Hunter Secret Lair? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Which drop are you most interested in, and do you think Wizards should increase print runs for popular Secret Lair collaborations?

This article is based on the official Wizards of the Coast announcement dated November 2025. All card images and Monster Hunter artwork are property of their respective owners. This article is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast or Capcom.

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