The Secret Lair x Monster Hunter: Release Date and Other Details You Need to Know

Secret Lair x Monster Hunter is exactly the kind of crossover that makes both Magic and Monster Hunter players lose their minds in the best way. Instead of just slapping logos together, Wizards of the Coast and Capcom are turning iconic hunts, monsters, and armor sets into fully playable Magic: The Gathering cards as part of a dedicated Secret Lair Superdrop. 

This isn’t a random one-off drop either. We’re getting four separate Secret Lair x Monster Hunter sets, 20 cards total, with everything from Rathalos and Nergigante to Lagiacrus, Zinogre, Gore Magala, and more getting the Legendary treatment. If you’ve ever wanted your Commander deck to feel like a Monster Hunter quest board, this is your moment. 

What Is Secret Lair x Monster Hunter

Secret Lair x Monster Hunter is a Universe Beyond Secret Lair Superdrop for Magic: The Gathering that fully leans into Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise. It’s built around four themed mini-sets:

• The Hunt
• The Hunters
• The Monsters
• The Monsters II

Each mini-set is a bundle of reprint cards with brand-new Monster Hunter–themed names and art. Mechanically, they’re still existing MTG cards, but visually and flavor-wise they’re pure Monster Hunter: iconic monsters, recognizable armor sets, and attack moments that look like they were ripped right out of the games.

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Wizards and Capcom are pitching this as a way to “capture the full spirit of Monster Hunter” inside Magic—everything from terrifying monster openings to the moment your hunter finally lands the finishing blow. 

Secret Lair x Monster Hunter Release Date & How Long It’s Available

The Superdrop is a limited-time print-to-order release:

• On sale: December 1, 2025 – December 21/22, 2025 (depending on region), while supplies last
  
• Price per drop:
  • $29.99 USD – non-foil
  • $39.99 USD – foil

There are also bundle options and “surge foil” versions for collectors, plus some bundles that include bonus Sol Ring promos themed around Monster Hunter, depending on which Secret Lair store configuration and region you’re in. 

As always with Secret Lair: once the window closes, that’s it. Any copies after that are going to be reseller pricing only.

Secret Lair x Monster Hunter – All Four Drops Explained

The Hunt

This drop is all about signature monster attacks—big, cinematic moments turned into non-creature spells. It re-skins powerful spells with Monster Hunter scenes:

• Blind Obedience → Crimson Moonlight (Malzeno + Qurio)
  
• Snap → Kushala Daora’s Fury
  
• Village Rites → Song of the Barbarous Beast
  
• Mizzium Mortars → The Rage of Yian Garuga
  
• Tooth and Nail featuring Azure Rathalos & Seregios

These are perfect for Commander players who want their removal, value spells, and big haymakers to scream “I main Greatsword.”

The Hunters

The Hunters drop focuses on armor sets, hunters, and NPCs, turning them into Human creatures and support pieces:

• Grand Abolisher → Dual-Bladed Hunter
  
• Archaeomancer → Hero of Hoarfrost Reach
  
• Grim Haruspex → Nargacuga Stalker
  
• Imperial Recruiter → Bherna Huntmaster
  
• Champion of Lambholt → Champion of Kotoko

This set hits especially hard if you’re attached to specific armor looks or villages. It’s also just mechanically strong—Grand Abolisher and Imperial Recruiter are already Commander staples.

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The Monsters

This is the headliner drop for a lot of people: massive monsters as Legendary Creatures.

• Nezahal, Primal Tide → Lagiacrus, Lord of the Seas
  
• Drakuseth, Maw of Flames → Rathalos, King of the Skies
  
• Ziatora, the Incinerator → Fatalis, the Black Dragon
  
• Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire → Nergigante, Herald of Destruction
  
• Sarulf, Realm Eater → Zinogre, Lord of Lightning

If you’ve ever wanted to slam Fatalis in a Jund deck or command a Rathalos Commander list, this is your drop.

The Monsters II

Monsters II goes deeper into fan-favorite monster designs, again as Legendary Creatures:

• Razaketh, the Foulblooded → Gore Magala, Dark Eclipse
  
• Kalamax, the Stormsire → Brachydios, Brutish Indigo
  
• Wasitora, Nekoru Queen → Nargacuga, Ever-Present Shadow
  
• Amareth, the Lustrous → Velkhana, Silver Sovereign

This drop is a mix of strong, already-loved Commander cards with monster identities that feel ridiculously on point.

Best Cards and Collectible Appeal

If you care about play value, cards like Grand Abolisher, Imperial Recruiter, Nezahal, Razaketh, Drakuseth, Ziatora, and Kalamax are already known quantities in Commander and casual formats. The Monster Hunter frames just make them way cooler to slam on the table. 

If you care about collector value and Monster Hunter love, the highlights are:

• Rathalos, Nergigante, Zinogre, Fatalis, Lagiacrus, Velkhana, Gore Magala, Brachydios, Nargacuga
  
• Art teams featuring multiple well-known illustrators plus Japanese artists with a very Monster Hunter–style vibe

This is the kind of drop where even non-MTG Monster Hunter fans might grab a set just to frame it.

Are The Drops Worth It?

Secret Lair x Monster Hunter is worth looking at from two angles:

• For MTG players:
  You’re getting reprints with real play value plus crossover art that will constantly pull table attention. If you play Commander even semi-regularly, at least one of these drops will slot into a deck instantly.
  
• For Monster Hunter fans:
  Even if you don’t play Magic yet, this is basically an official premium art collection of your favorite monsters, weapons, and hunters on high-quality cards. It doubles as decor, collection pieces, or a reason to finally learn MTG.

If you sit at the intersection of both fandoms? Yeah, this Superdrop is dangerously tempting.

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This collab doesn’t feel like a lazy crossover. The monsters match their color identities, the hunters feel like actual in-game builds, and the spells in The Hunt look like freeze-frame shots from real hunts. It’s one of those crossovers that actually respects both games—and it’s time-limited, which makes it even more of a “grab it now or regret it later” situation.

And don’t forget you can top up Steam Gift Cards on Joytify to gear up for your next Monster Hunter adventure on Steam—whether you’re crafting endgame sets, grabbing DLC, or diving into a new hunt with premium upgrades.