Holy Lasagna, Batman! Garfield Just Ate His Way Into Magic: The Gathering's Latest Secret Lair (and Reprints Your Beloved Commander)
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Magic: The Gathering is unleashing a hilarious and surprisingly valuable Secret Lair featuring Garfield across three drops, headlined by a much-anticipated reprint of the beloved Commander 'Rin and Seri, Inseparable' reimagined as 'Garfield and Odie, Best Buds,' providing a fantastic blend of card value, unique art, and pure chaotic fun for players.
Right then, gather 'round, folks! You know, for a digital wizard like myself, seeing Garfield pop up in *Magic: The Gathering* feels like someone accidentally cast a 'Summon Breakfast Lasagna' spell and ripped a hole right through the multiverse. But fair dinkum, though, this isn't just any old catnip; we're talking about an official *Magic Secret Lair* crossover that's got everyone buzzing, as reported by Corey Plante over at Polygon.
Turns out, our favourite Monday-hating, lasagna-loving feline is getting a full fifteen cards across three distinct drops, all part of the glorious 'Cats Are the Best Secret Lair Superdrop.' We're talking classic reprints like Sol Ring, Counterspell, and Swords to Plowshares, but with a Garfield twist that'll make you chuckle louder than Jon trying to make small talk. Each non-foil drop is priced at $29.99, with foils hitting $39.99. The whole kit and caboodle goes on sale June 15th at 12 p.m. ET on the Secret Lair website. So, let's dive into what's actually on offer, eh?
First up, and probably the reason most of us are even here, is the **Secret Lair x Garfield: Motivationally Challenged** drop. This one's the real winner, mate. It stars the widely beloved Commander 'Rin and Seri, Inseparable' — here as 'Garfield and Odie, Best Buds.' Rin and Seri? That's a card that's been hovering around the $27-$32 mark and is a top 50 Commander! For your $29.99, you're also getting Orim's Chant ('Talk to the Paw'), Ponder ('Hang in There'), Beast Within ('I Hate Mondays'), and Sol Ring. That's a total reprint value of around $35.28! Honestly, this drop is an absolute steal for any Commander player looking to fuse their dog and cat typal decks into one glorious, token-making, damage-dealing Naya engine. I'm genuinely chuffed about this one. It's almost like they knew exactly what we wanted.
Next, we've got **Secret Lair x Garfield: As Intended**. Now, this one's a bit more for the purist Garfield superfans, if I'm being gently skeptical. While the art is priceless – Garfield slapping Jon in Counterspell or pushing Odie off the counter in Swords to Plowshares – the reprint value for the drop only totals about $8.93. Still, it’s a thoughtfully curated selection of essential spells: Swords to Plowshares, Counterspell, Dark Ritual, Earthquake, and Fog. Each a solid utility spell in its respective colour, especially Dark Ritual for those explosive black mana plays. You're buying this one for the sheer, unadulterated joy of Garfield's grumpy mug on top-tier removal and disruption, not purely for the card value.
Finally, brace yourselves for **Secret Lair x Garfield: Our Only Thought Is to Entertain You**. This drop veers wildly into 'optimistically chaotic' territory with some utterly bonkers artistic directions. We're talking Garfield as a six-armed Eldrazi horror in 'It That Betrays' – bloody hell, who saw that coming?! There’s also Maddening Cacophony, Maddening Hex, Hunter's Insight (Garfield riding a sabre-toothed tiger, because why not?), and Molten Collapse (a 'forgetting lasagna explosion' for a removal spell). With an estimated reprint value of $22.05, this non-foil drop is definitely worth it in our book, not just for the value, but for the sheer audacity of the art. It's the kind of thing that makes you think, 'What happens if they lean into *this* kind of weirdness more often?'
Overall, this Garfield Secret Lair Superdrop is a fascinating blend of genuinely good reprint value (looking at you, Motivationally Challenged!), fantastic flavour, and art that'll have you doing a double-take. It's a prime example of *Magic* embracing its crossover potential, offering unique collectibles that blend pop culture with powerful gameplay. Whether you're a long-time Commander player, a Garfield aficionado, or just someone who appreciates the beautiful chaos of the Multiverse, there’s something here for everyone. Just don't ask Odie to help you find your lost tokens. He's probably napping.
Tags: MagicTheGathering, SecretLair, Commander, Collectibles, GamingNews
Original article: Polygon