The Camp Totally Safe Superdrop is almost totally here! Releasing on the 30th of September, at 9 AM PT, this Superdrop is just a few short days away. When that time finally arrives, you may need to be ready and waiting, as this Secret Lair Superdrop is a doozy. Not only are there more Universes Beyond crossovers than ever before, but there’s even a discounted drop too!
It’s safe to say there’s a lot to love about the Camp Totally Safe Superdrop, especially for horror-loving MTG fans. Finance fans, however, may be disappointed, as this Superdrop continues the long-running, yet nonetheless disappointing, value trend. Despite any lackluster raw reprint value, there’s a good chance many of these drops still sell out!
While much of the draw with Secret Lair drops is the art, it’s always nice to get your money’s worth. To ensure you get exactly that, we’ve compiled a complete financial breakdown of the Camp Totally Safe Superdrop. Whether you’re a Secret Lair superfan or are suffering from Miku Mania, here’s everything you need to know!
Secret Lair x Hatsune Miku: Electric Entourage
If any Secret Lair from the Camp Totally Safe Superdrop is going to sell out, it’ll be this one. Hatsune Miku crossover drops have had a history of selling extremely quickly, and there’s no reason to expect otherwise. While the theme has shifted from Commander staples to mixed Planeswalkers, the theme will still carry hard.
In terms of value, this drop is a dud outside of Liliana of the Dark Realms. Singlehandedly selling for around $16, this card props up the drop’s finances, though it far from breaks even. Technically foils are a more enticing prospect thanks to the $18 foil Elspeth Tirel, but foil Secret Lair prices rarely match established highs.
On top of the fact that the majority of cards are not very expensive, only two of them see much Commander play. Unsurprisingly, Liliana is one of these cards, while Freyalise, Llanowar’s Fury is the other. Providing a boost to Mono Green and Elf-Typal Commander decks, Freyalise reportedly appears in around 30,000 Commander decks.
Considering that Freyalise is given a Miku makeover, there’s a chance this card will be the drop’s most expensive reprint. While this remains to be seen, there’s a good chance every card will be more expensive than usual. After all, since this is another Hatsune Miku Secret Lair, these cards will be innately collectible.
Last but not least, it’s worth noting that the bonus card for the Secret Lair drop has already been revealed. Chandra, Flamecaller is appearing alongside the five officially announced cards to complete the Crypton Future Media lineup. In terms of value, MEIKO, Explosive Entertainer is yet another dud, but that shouldn’t really matter.
| Card Name | Non-foil Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|
| Elspeth Tirel | $0.66 | $18.80 |
| Jace, Unraveler of Secrets | $3.85 | $8.80 |
| Liliana of the Dark Realms | $16.88 | $19.45 |
| Freyalise, Llanowar’s Fury | $1.51 | $1.66 |
| The Royal Scions | $0.39 | $0.99 |
| Chandra, Flamecaller | $0.33 | $5.32 |
| Total | $23.62 | $55.02 |
Secret Lair x Ghostbusters: The Real Ghostbusters
While Hatsune Miku is undoubtedly the star of the show, there’s no denying that Ghostbusters has plenty of charm. The Real Ghostbusters drop, in particular, is practically oozing with the stuff, albeit not as much as the franchise’s other Secret Lair. Ooze aside, the nostalgia here is on point and plays wonderfully alongside Duskmourn: House of Horror’s somewhat goofy aesthetic.
On top of paying homage to the titular Ghostbusters cartoons from 1986, this Secret Lair drop contains some great cards. Boros Charm, Unlicensed Hearse, and Living End are each staple cards in different formats. This is great news for anyone looking to inject some fun into their deck, although Secret Lair cards don’t always play nice at tournaments…
As if this damning detail wasn’t bad enough, the financial aspect of this Secret Lair drop isn’t fantastic either. In total, you’re only getting around $18 of raw reprint value, mostly thanks to Eladamri’s Call. Played exclusively, albeit extensively, in Commander, there could be a lot of demand for this novel new variant.
Novelty is really the name of the game at the end of the day here. While the drop’s cards are playable and interesting as a result, they are aesthetically rather unique. For some nostalgia-loving MTG players, these will be a slam dunk purchase, but not everyone is of that mindset. Subsequently, this drop could take a while to sell out, but it’s anyone’s guess really.
| Card Name | Non-foil Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|
| Careful Study | $2.06 | $40.11 |
| Living End | $3.58 | $8.16 |
| Eladamri’s Call | $7.51 | $19.28 |
| Boros Charm | $2.66 | $16.17 |
| Unlicensed Hearse | $1.64 | $2.98 |
| Total | $17.45 | $86.70 |
Secret Lair x Ghostbusters: Slimer
If you’re a Slimer Superfan, you’re really going to love this Secret Lair drop. Hell, even if you’re not, this drop offers the best value from both a foil and non-foil perspective. Breaking even no matter which version you look at, it seems Slimer is the real star of the show. Potentially, this could even cause Slimer to sell out first ahead of Miku, which would be quite the upset.
Speaking of value, it largely comes down to the fantastic reprint of Trickbind. This card has only been printed once before, in Time Spiral, and currently sells for around $15. As if this wasn’t expensive enough, foil copies of this rather rare card sell for a staggering $90! Despite this incredibly impressive price tag, the card doesn’t really see play anywhere.
Only seeing fringe play in Commander, Trickbind’s price appears to be entirely due to its rarity. As a result, the new supply offered by this Slimer Secret Lair may result in significantly lower prices. This should be especially true for the card’s foil variant if nothing else.
Elsewhere in the drop, there’s not much value to be had, outside of Incarnation Technique which sells for $8. Notably, this card doesn’t have a foil variant, so this drop offers that, at least. Technically Pernicious Deed isn’t a terrible $5 reprint, but the prices definitely start to fall off.
Despite this decline, there should still be a lot of interest in Secret Lair x Ghostbusters: Slimer. This Secret Lair drop is a Universes Beyond crossover, after all, and those tend to sell rather well. Should this sales trend continue and this drop sell out, prices could soar and become rather lucrative. Whether or not that will happen, however, depends on the popularity of Slimer themselves.
| Card Name | Non-foil Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Mimeoplasm | $0.13 | $1.00 |
| Trickbind | $15.58 | $90.51 |
| Windfall | $2.36 | $5.88 |
| Incarnation Technique | $8.16 | N/A |
| Pernicious Deed | $5.05 | $11.75 |
| Total | $31.28 | $109.14 |
Secret Lair x Chucky
Secret Lair x Chucky is definitely the most niche crossover drop from the Camp Totally Safe Superdrop. Not only does it offer the weakest value from a crossover, but the franchise itself is hardly the most popular. While this may make the drop seem like a flop, Chucky fans are often die-hard supporters of the cult franchise.
While the collectible status of these cards may entice many potential buys, for MTG players, there’s not much on offer. The drop’s most valuable reprint is Phyrexian Reclamation, which only sells for a little over $4. Technically, foil versions of this card do start at $53 for near mint examples. Sadly, the new Secret Lair variant is unlikely to match this price point.
In total, the non-foil value of this Secret Lair drop is only around $12, which is a long way from breaking even. Potentially, the fact these cards are Universes Beyond crossovers could bridge that gap, but that remains to be seen. Should this drop sell out quickly, it may go a long way to boosting potential value.
Despite being fairly disappointing Secret Lair x Chucky does have a trick up its sleeve. Interestingly, the copy of Kardur, Doomscourge is reversible, which is a nice touch. Kardur, Doomscourge also makes an interesting addition to the new Endless Punishment deck, so this Secret Lair could add some spooky flavor there.
| Card Name | Non-foil Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kardur, Doomscourge | $0.14 | $0.36 |
| Phyrexian Reclamation | $4.29 | $53.73 |
| Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire | $2.87 | $5.19 |
| Twinflame | $2.77 | $5.22 |
| Genesis Chamber | $2.02 | $10.39 |
| Total | $12.09 | $74.89 |
Showcase: Duskmourn
If you really like the aesthetic of Duskmourn: House of Horror, Wizards has made the drop for you. Continuing the trend of Showcase drops, Showcase: Duskmourn is hardly a surprise, but it is a welcome one nonetheless. Considering the cards contained in this drop, and their value, it’s a very welcome drop indeed!
There’s a lot to love about the cards in Showcase: Duskmourn. For starters, there are a pair of seriously compelling reprints in Dauthi Voidwalker and Magus of the Moon. Selling for around $9 and $6 respectively, these cards are popular in Commander, as well as competitive formats!
Speaking of competitive formats, both Cauldron Familiar and Witch’s Oven are also competitive staples. Appearing in sacrifice lists in Pioneer, these cards form an efficient and iconic value engine together. Given these cards are competitive darlings, there may not be much demand for their fancy foil variants.
In terms of foil value, this drop continues to impress, thanks to Dauthi Voidwalker and Magus of the Moon again. Selling for $13 and $21 as foils, these cards are really the stars of the show. That’s not to dismiss Phyrexian Metamorph, however, which is a $4 non-foil and $12 foil.
While this drop already offers a compelling suite of value, there’s an extra surprise with every purchase. Each copy of Showcase: Duskmourn comes with a Duskmourn: House of Horror Play Booster too for added value. Should you flip this, it’ll be worth around $5 at today’s prices. If you’re feeling lucky, however, it could contain some real bombs.
| Card Name | Non-foil Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|
| Phyrexian Metamorph | $4.55 | $12.35 |
| Cauldron Familiar | $2.33 | $3.40 |
| Dauthi Voidwalker | $9.33 | $12.98 |
| Magus of the Moon | $6.46 | $21.54 |
| Witch’s Oven | $1.69 | $2.62 |
| Duskmourn: House of Horror Play Booster | $5.47 | $5.47 |
| Total | $29.83 | $58.36 |
Monstrous Magazines
Despite the quartet of Universes Beyond crossovers, Monstrous Magazines is probably the strangest-looking Secret Lair this Superdrop. Featuring lots of text and big monstrous faces, this drop pays homage to a long-past era of horror films and media. As if these cards weren’t striking enough, one of them is just plain wrong!
Miraculously overlooked by many at first glance, the reprint of Koma, Cosmos Serpent technically nerfs the card significantly. Rather than creating a Serpent “each” upkeep as normal, this Secret Lair variant only triggers on “your upkeep.” Technically, this is a massive downgrade, but thankfully, the text on the card doesn’t matter at all.
As Wizards of the Coast explains “The Oracle text for the card remains accurate,” so the card functions as normal. Despite this slip-up not mattering, Wizards is still offering a sort of apology in the form of a $5 discount. This discount is available for both the non-foil and foil version of the drop.
While this discount is a nice touch, it doesn’t make Monstrous Magazines break even on either variant. In terms of non-foil value, only Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest props up the drop with their $9.50 price. The foil value is a little bit better since Doom Whisperer is worth $9 and Koma is worth $6, but it’s still not perfect.
At the end of the day, this Secret Lair is definitely going to be an interesting one to watch. In theory, the misprint on Koma could drive some additional demand, but that’s hardly guaranteed. Should this drop sell out, Koma could be remarkably lucrative, and expensive as a result, but we’ll see about that.
| Card Name | Non-foil Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|
| Doom Whisperer | $1.16 | $9.26 |
| Ravenous Chupacabra | $0.14 | $2.28 |
| Koma, Cosmos Serpent | $3.54 | $6.31 |
| Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest | $9.54 | $11.55 |
| Uril, the Miststalker | $0.95 | $1.63 |
| Total | $15.33 | $31.03 |
Featuring: Peach Momoko
Should horror not be your cup of tea, Wizards of the Coast still has something to keep you entertained. Boasting artwork from the titular Peach Momoko, who’s known for her work with Marvel comics, this drop is visually breathtaking. While uniquely styled Secret Lairs aren’t to everyone’s tastes, we certainly think this one looks good.
Art aside, the value of this Secret Lair drop is rather compelling overall. There are three fantastic reprints that are each worth around $7 apiece. These cards are Psychic Corrosion, Visions of Beyond, and Time Sieve. While these cards are all popular in Commander, they’re sadly not enough to make this drop break even.
Sadly, the same is true for the foil value of this drop, although that is admittedly a little better. Once again it’s the same winning trio, but this time their prices are $15, $10, and $10 respectively. Alongside a $2 Aetherize, this variant seems more enticing, but it’s still around $2 short of breaking even.
While the raw reprint value of these cards may leave something to be desired, Featuring: Peach Momoko has an ace up its sleeve. Outside of Aetherize, each card in this drop is getting new art for the first time. While this art is rather unique thanks to Peach Momoko’s style, it’s nonetheless an exciting factor.
| Card Name | Non-foil Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aetherize | $0.47 | $1.85 |
| Drown in Dreams | $0.57 | $0.91 |
| Psychic Corrosion | $6.46 | $15.03 |
| Visions of Beyond | $7.03 | $10.34 |
| Time Sieve | $7.62 | $10.60 |
| Total | $22.15 | $38.73 |
Tome of the Astral Sorceress
Last, but by no means least, we have the Tome of the Astral Sorceress drop. From a value perspective, this drop is the worst of the worst, only offering $8 of reprints. Despite this, there could be a surprisingly decent amount of demand for this very blue-focused drop.
Following the reveal of Tome of the Astral Sorceress, many MTG players were utterly enamored by the drop’s art. Every card looks unique, yet is distinctly Magic in its formatting at the same time. They’re clean, colorful, simple, and honestly beautiful. Again, everyone has their open personal taste with art, but we absolutely love this drop.
It’s not uncommon for art to be the deciding factor when purchasing a Secret Lair drop. Hell, that’s basically the sub-brand’s point, since reprints rarely justify the cost of admission anymore. Despite this, it’s rather rare for a drop’s artwork to be this beloved. There’s a non-zero chance this drop sells out just because of the art alone.
If Tome of the Astral Sorceress does sell out, the art will have definitely carried hard, since the finances are terrible. The drop’s best reprint is Back to Basics which is barely a $5 card. While it is a $15 foil, the value still drops off hard after this one card. Teferi’s Ageless Insight can be worth around $2, but everything after that is under one dollar.
As a positive for this Secret Lair drop, several of the cards see healthy Commander and competitive play. Preordain is an absolute bomb in this regard, as it’s a true staple that could drive many sales. While Teferi’s Ageless Insight is also rather popular, players may just wait and buy these cards as singles post-release.
| Card Name | Non-foil Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|
| Back to Basics | $4.91 | $15.14 |
| Preordain | $0.90 | $1.33 |
| Sphinx of the Second Sun | $0.34 | $3.45 |
| Teferi’s Ageless Insight | $1.86 | $2.60 |
| Total | $8.01 | $22.52 |
Better Act Fast!
While there’s a lot to love about the Camp Totally Safe Superdrop, you may not have time to properly do so. Thanks to Secret Lair drops being limited-run, rather than print-to-demand, it’s likely some drops will sell out incredibly quickly. Given past precedent, players may only have a handful of hours to place orders once the Superdrop goes live.
As mentioned, the biggest offenders for selling out fast tend to be Universes Beyond drops. Given there are four of these this time around, there’s a non-zero chance a lot will disappear at once. Hopefully, this won’t happen, but we won’t know for sure until the Campt Totally Safe Superdrop is actually released.
Should you be looking to snag a Universes Beyond drop, especially Electric Entourage, you’ll need to act fast. If it’s possible, you’ll need to be ready at 9 AM Pacific Time on September 30th when the floodgates open. Hopefully, Wizards will have adjusted print runs to mitigate this problem somewhat this time around. Whether or not that has actually happened, however, remains to be seen.
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