Sonic the Hedgehog Joins the Racing Circuit of 'Magic: The Gathering'
The world of Magic: The Gathering is set to welcome an iconic pop culture character with the upcoming release of the new Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair cards. Wizards of the Coast has announced the launch of a new Secret Lair drop, titled *Secret Lair x Sonic: Friends & Foes*, which will feature seven brand-new cards inspired by the Sonic franchise.
The new cards, scheduled to go on sale on July 14, 2025, at 12pm ET/9am PT exclusively at MagicSecretLair.com, promise to bring Sonic's high-speed energy to Magic decks. Each set will consist of 7 cards, with both foil and non-foil versions available online. The non-foil versions will become available to WPN (Wizards Play Network) game stores on August 21, 2025.
The *Secret Lair x Sonic: Friends & Foes* set features Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Amy Rose, Knuckles, Doctor Eggman, and a legendary enchantment representing the super state gained by unleashing the power of the Chaos Emeralds. Each card design is based on quickening mechanics from across Magic's ruleset, such as haste, flash, or first strike.
Sonic becomes more powerful the more he attacks, but there is a risk/reward element: if Sonic or any of your other cards with Haste or Flash are damaged while he's in play, Sonic creates tapped treasure tokens. Eggman forces players to either discard cards or let him bring more constructs, robots, and vehicles to the battlefield. Tails can make vehicles players play into flying vehicles.
The design of the cards combines adorable artwork and new Magic mechanics, making them appealing to both Magic and Sonic fans. Shadow the Hedgehog, a legendary creature with haste and abilities that synergize with artifacts and spells, is one highlighted card that is expected to generate interest due to its compelling mechanics.
The prices for the new Secret Lair drop are in line with regular Secret Lair drops, with non-foil versions priced at $30 and foil versions priced at $40. Purchases over $100 on MagicSecretLair.com qualify for free shipping (terms apply), and customers are allowed to buy up to two of each product listing while supplies last.
This highly anticipated collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is set to bring a unique blend of strategic card play and iconic pop culture to Magic: The Gathering decks. The success of the recent Final Fantasy set suggests that this collaboration is likely to be a hit with the community.
In addition to the Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair cards, Wizards of the Coast has also announced upcoming releases for Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who. However, these releases are not directly related to the Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair drop.
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- Gizmodo is excited about the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair collaboration with Magic: The Gathering, which promises to bring Sonic's high-speed energy to decks and combines adorable artwork with new Magic mechanics.
- io9 reports that the Secret Lair x Sonic: Friends & Foes set will feature seven brand-new cards, including Shadow the Hedgehog, a legendary creature with haste and abilities that synergize with artifacts and spells.
- In the world of technology and entertainment, the future looks bright for gamers as Wizards of the Coast continues to expand its collaboration with popular franchises, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who.
- For gadget enthusiasts and Magic: The Gathering fans alike, the new Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair cards usher in a unique blend of strategic card play and iconic pop culture, making them appealing to a wide audience.
