The Inside an Elevator Superdrop is one of the strangest assortments of Secret Lairs yet. Not only is its unexplained name an absolute oddity but it also includes a handful of unique styles. Thankfully, while the value might not be all there, there’s this Secret Lair Superdrop still has a lot up its sleeves.
Between one shockingly positive drop and an amazing Universes Beyond crossover, there’s a lot to be excited about. It wouldn’t be a surprise, in fact, if some drops from Inside an Elevator end up selling out incredibly quickly. Whether or not this will happen, however, remains to be seen for now. The Inside an Elevator Superdrop website goes live on July 29th at 9 am Pacific Time.
Before this latest Superdrop actually goes live, we felt it prudent to look over what’s actually being offered. While the art speaks for itself, some of these cards are real value gems. To make sure you get your money’s worth, there’s a complete financial breakdown of the Inside an Elevator Superdrop.
Secret Lair × Brain Dead: Creatures
Cracking open this elevator, the first Secret Lair drop to be revealed was also the strangest. Available in three unique parts, MTG is collaborating with Brain Dead once again. This time around, rather than making apparel, Wizards is making a series of rather unique-looking MTG cards.
While they might not be to everyone’s tastes, Brain Dead’s style has legions of followers. Due to this, this trio of Secret Lair drops have some serious potential spice to them. More than just being potentially valuable, Secret Lair × Brain Dead: Creatures actually breaks even! This is largely due to the reprint of Consecrated Sphinx.
All in all, this Secret Lair drop gives a unique look to some of the most iconic creatures in MTG. This could cause the drop to have increased demand, and secondary market value too. That all depends on whether or not Secret Lair × Brain Dead: Creatures sells out. Given the reactions online to the artwork, this is no sure thing.
| Card Name | Non-Foil Price | Foil Price |
| Consecrated Sphinx | $23.23 | $24.12 |
| Chaotic Goo | $1.96 | N/A |
| Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker | $5.55 | $11.03 |
| Meteor Golem | $0.07 | 0.18 |
| Wurmcoil Engine | $11.87 | $12.95 |
| Total | $42.68 | $48.28 |
Secret Lair × Brain Dead: Staples
As if the art on the creatures wasn’t weird enough, Secret Lair × Brain Dead: Staples takes it to a whole other level. With art featuring a pair of tattoos, and the least wearable Sol Ring, it’s safe to say this drop is divisive. Despite complaints online about the artwork, this bundle is still a slam dunk for fans of Brain Dead.
Much like the Brain Dead: Creatures drop, each of the cards in this SLD is a true Commander staple. In theory, this could cause them to be seriously valuable on the secondary market. Whether or not that happens, however, depends on if this drop sells out, which is a complete unknown.
Given Brain Dead: Staples contains five of the most popular and well-played Commander cards, the potential is undeniable. While the cards may be worth just $12 at their cheapest, the sky is the limit for these cards. It all depends on whether or not players will buy into the art, and how many Brain Dead collectors exist.
| Card Name | Non-Foil Price | Foil Price |
| Lightning Greaves | $4.77 | $4.90 |
| Skullclamp | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Sol Ring | $0.97 | $3.17 |
| Thought Vessel | $0.81 | $1.10 |
| Command Tower | $0.08 | $0.29 |
| Total | $12.19 | $20.59 |
Secret Lair × Brain Dead: Lands
Finishing off the trio of Brain Dead Secret Lair drops, we have an assortment of lands. As usual for land-based drops, players can pick up a bunch of basics for $30. This time around, Wizards is being slightly more generous and offering two copies of each basic land, not just one. To sweeten the deal even further, each basic land has striking unique art.
Sadly, talking about the value of a land-based Secret Lair drop is rather difficult. Considering these cards are basic lands, the floor is theoretically incredibly low. That said, since Secret Lair drops are now limited-run, there’s sure to be some persistent demand for these scarce cards.
Ultimately, as with the other Brain Dead drops, the art is the real make-or-break point. Should the unique art call to players, it could sell out quickly and prices may skyrocket. If it sticks around until the end of the Inside an Elevator Superdrop, however, they might be a dud.
At the end of the day, if you like this, or any of the Brain Dead Secret Lair drops for that matter, by all means, get them. They might not be to our tastes, but art is subjective, and that’s okay. Just keep in mind that since this is a crossover product, it might be sensible not to wait around in case they end up selling out.
As a note, the below prices are based on the lowest prices of past full-art Secret Lair land cards.
| Card Name | Non-Foil Price | Foil Price |
| Plains | $4.56 | $4.95 |
| Island | $2.79 | $2.05 |
| Swamp | $4.27 | $5.83 |
| Mountain | $4.48 | $4.94 |
| Forest | $3.08 | $3.36 |
| Total | $19.18 | $21.13 |
Secret Lair x Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Vol. 1
Out of all the Secret Lair drops from Inside an Elevator, this one will probably sell out first. From the moment the pair of Monty Python Universes Beyond drops were spoiled, players have been rabid for them. If you want this Secret Lair drop, chances are you’ll have to act fast and be ready at 9 am.
As for the drop itself, the cards included are fairly exciting, although they’re not value all-stars. Since Birds of Paradise, Dismember, and Three Visits are each popular in Commander, there will likely be demand for these new variants. This demand will likely even extend to Buried Alive and Prodigal Sorcerer since the art is just so good.
Much like the Brain Dead drops, the art is really going to be what carries here. From the reaction online it seems MTG players love this crossover, so it’s more than doing that already. Given the fact that Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a truly beloved film, this is hardly a surprise.
As a note, the bonus card for this Secret Lair drop has already been revealed to be Goblin Bombardment. While this doesn’t add much to overall value, the flavor and scarcity will likely push the secondary market value up.
| Card Name | Non-Foil Price | Foil Price |
| Prodigal Sorcerer | $0.11 | $0.25 |
| Buried Alive | $0.36 | $2.33 |
| Dismember | $3.77 | $6.07 |
| Birds of Paradise | $2.63 | $6.93 |
| Three Visits | $4.04 | $7.00 |
| Goblin Bombardment | $1.05 | $2.37 |
| Total | $11.96 | $24.95 |
Secret Lair x Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Vol. 2
Offering only $8 of value across four cards, this Secret Lair drop isn’t amazing on paper. Even compared to the Vol. 1 drop, this SLD is a bit of a dud. That said, it’s hard not to love the Universes Beyond flavor of these cards so they definitely have potential.
While it may contain fewer cards than Vol.1, Vol. 2’s cards are still interesting playables. Primarily popular in Commander, these cards are sure to be fairly sought-after thanks to the appeal of Monty Python. Due to this expectation, this Secret Lair drop will likely sell out very quickly.
Much like Vol. 1, the bonus card for Vol. 2 has already been revealed. Alongside the officially announced cards, you’ll also find Kezzerdrix reskinned as Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. While the flavor of this card is absolutely fantastic, the card itself is practically unplayable and incredibly inexpensive.
Ultimately, even if they’re not all Commander all-stars, the Monty Python and the Holy Grail drops are innately collectible. Due to this, you’ll likely have to be fast once they go on sale. If past precedent has taught us anything, Universes Beyond crossover drops are incredibly lucrative under the new limited-run model.
| Card Name | Non-Foil Price | Foil Price |
| Door to Nothingness | $0.21 | $0.41 |
| Ashnod’s Altar | $5.01 | $6.67 |
| Dark Depths | $2.77 | $4.28 |
| Marit Lage (token) | $0.09 | $0.35 |
| Kezzerdrix | $0.35 | N/A |
| Total | $8.43 | $11.71 |
Showcase: Bloomburrow
If you like the Imagine: Courageous Critters treatment from Bloomburrow, this is the Secret Lair drop for you. That being said, while Showcase: Bloomburrow continues the set’s themes, the cards themselves aren’t that special. Outside of Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner, none of these planeswalkers are really that popular in any format.
Despite not being constructed and casual powerhouses, the art on these cards carries hard. Being colorful, striking, and definitely fitting, it’s hard not to love these new variants of these classic cards. Thanks to this, the secondary market demand could be impressively high.
For now, it’s unclear how well this Secret Lair drop will sell once released. While there’s no denying the cards look fantastic, they’re not very cohesive as a collection. Thanks to this, players may simply buy the one card they want for their deck post-release, rather than the entire drop.
Curiously, “A limited number of this drop will also be available on TikTok Shop.” Should the Showcase: Bloomburrow drop sell out incredibly quickly, this new sales platform could be a saving grace.
| Card Name | Non-Foil Price | Foil Price |
| Sorin Markov | $5.93 | $18.95 |
| Huatli, Radiant Champion | $5.50 | $10.03 |
| Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner | $1.35 | $3.54 |
| Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge | N/A | $21.01 |
| Vraska, Golgari Queen | $3.59 | $3.65 |
| Total | $16.37 | $57.18 |
Featuring: Andrew MacLean
Last but not least from the Inside an Elevator Superdrop, we have another utterly gorgeous value dud. Containing just $7 worth of cards, it’s very hard to call this drop worthwhile from a pure reprint perspective alone. Thankfully, since this is a Secret Lair drop, there’s also some absolutely amazing art to sweeten the deal.
Despite not being incredibly popular, the cards in this Secret Lair are each fairly popular in Commander. Thanks to this, this Secret Lair drop will definitely have its fans. If you’ve ever wanted Maelstrom Wanderer to have even more presence on the board, now’s your chance.
Ultimately, this Secret Lair drop feels like one from yesteryear. Given the value, it’s not for everyone, but those who like Andrew MacLean’s work or the cards should be able to pick it up. Sadly, should be is the important word there, as there’s no telling if, or when, this Secret Lair drop will sell out.
| Card Name | Non-Foil Price | Foil Price |
| Nirkana Revenant | $4.45 | $22.63 |
| Arbor Elf | $0.32 | $3.27 |
| Terastodon | $0.16 | $0.27 |
| Maelstrom Wanderer | $0.82 | $0.93 |
| Total | $5.75 | $27.10 |
A Bevvy of Bundles
As always, on top of the individual drops, Wizards of the Coast will also offer an assortment of bundles. In theory, these can be a great way to save a little money if you’re looking to buy a bunch of drops together. That being said, they’re incredibly hard to get ahold of nowadays as they don’t stick around for long.
Now that Secret Lair drops are limited run, as soon as one drop sells out, any associated bundles will sell out too. This means that if you want the biggest and most lucrative bundles, you have to act quickly. Considering these bundles can often cost a few hundred dollars, it’s safe to say this is far from ideal.
Ultimately, while we don’t have the prices just yet if you’re after one of the bundles, you’ll have to act quickly. When the Inside an Elevator Superdrop drops at 9 am Pacific Time on July 29th, you’ll need to be one of the first in line.
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