ConcernedApe, the indie creator behind Stardew Valley, has been juggling the development of Haunted Chocolatier while also collaborating with Wizards of the Coast to design three Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drops that celebrate the beloved farming sim.
These exclusive cards infuse the charming, pixelated atmosphere of Pelican Town into the strategic world of Magic: The Gathering, delivering thematic synergies such as Swords to Plowshares paired with Crop Rotation, and a Community Center variant of Fountainport that celebrates local camaraderie.
The collaboration produces three distinct Secret Lair collections, each showcasing either reimagined versions of existing Magic cards or classic cards adorned with Stardew Valley‑inspired artwork.
Additionally, the line introduces a brand‑new card titled Stardew Valley, alongside a limited‑edition promotional card called Lucky Purple Memento.
Wizards of the Coast has provided a detailed card list for each set, including: 1x Crop Rotation, 1x Fountainport as “Community Center”, 1x Homeward Path as “Pelican Town”, 1x Command Tower as “Tower of Rasmodius”, and 1x Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth as “Valley Farmstead”.
The upcoming Secret Lair release will showcase a hand‑picked assortment of cards, featuring one each of Atsushi, Blazing Sky (now titled “Royal Serpent”), Miotic Slime (now titled “Big Slime”), Arcane Signet, Sword of Forge and Frontier (now titled “Galaxy Sword”), Treasure Vault, Ooze Token, and Treasure Token.
These exclusive cards will go on sale on July 27th. Because they are printed in deliberately limited quantities to maximize FOMO, they are expected to sell out almost immediately.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the collaboration between Stardew Valley and Magic: The Gathering about?
The collaboration is a partnership between ConcernedApe, the creator of Stardew Valley, and Wizards of the Coast to design three Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drops that celebrate the farming sim. The drops feature reimagined Magic cards with Stardew Valley‑inspired artwork and new cards that blend the wholesome aesthetic of Pelican Town with Magic’s strategic gameplay.
Which new cards are included in the Secret Lair drops and how do they relate to Stardew Valley?
The drops include reworked versions of existing Magic cards such as Crop Rotation (paired with Swords to Plowshares), a Community Center variant of Fountainport, a Homeward Path card titled “Pelican Town,” and a Command Tower. Additionally, a brand‑new card called Stardew Valley and a limited‑edition promotional card named Lucky Purple Memento are introduced, all featuring artwork and themes that reference Stardew Valley’s characters, locations, and farming mechanics.
When will the Secret Lair drops be available and how can players obtain them?
The exact release dates are not specified in the news, but the drops will be available through Magic: The Gathering’s Secret Lair platform. Players can obtain the cards by purchasing the Secret Lair drops when they launch, either through the official MTG website or through in‑game purchase options that Wizards of the Coast provides. The drops are expected to be limited‑edition, so they may sell out quickly.
News Source: Kotaku
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