New “Stardew Valley” trading cards are about to arrive in the “Magic: The Gathering” universe later this month through a limited Secret Lair release. A first glimpse of these items was revealed during the MagicCon: Amsterdam panel, where Wizards of the Coast confirmed three Secret Lair x Stardew Valley themed collections, integrated into the Moonlight Jellies Superdrop. These exclusive editions promise to highlight different aspects of life in the acclaimed game, from the farming routine and forming friendships to battles in the mines.
A new card specific to “Magic: The Gathering” called “Stardew Valley” is also part of this release, featuring original art created by developer ConcernedApe, the game’s creator. According to a press release, the card was inspired by the “daily rituals of food, favors, and the search for the perfect gift at the right time” found in the game. Other editions include “Life In Pelican Town,” which celebrates the iconic locations that bring the valley to life, “Flicker In The Deep,” which explores the mysteries and treasures hidden beneath the depths, and “Welcome to Stardew Valley,” which captures the essence of starting a new life in the valley, where planting crops, building friendships, and even wizard challenges can all occur in the same day. The new “Stardew Valley” card is part of the “Welcome to Stardew Valley” set.
Main cards and themes from Secret Lair releases
Here’s a breakdown of the cards players will be able to find in each of the special sets:
- Welcome to Vale do Orvalho:Vale of Dew, Wedding Rings as “Mermaid’s Pendant”, Dawn’s Truce as “Pierre’s Truce”, Swords to Plowshares, Blooming Rites, Kynaois and Shot of Meletis as “The Welcoming Committee”, Solar Ring and Food Token.
- Life in Pelican Town:Crop Rotation, Fountainport as “Community Center”, Home Path as “Pelican Town”, Command Tower as “Tower of Rasmodius”, and Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth as “Valley Farm”.
- A Glow in the Deep:Atsushi, Flaming Sky as “Royal Serpent”, Miotic Slime as “Giant Slime”, Arcane Seal, Forge and Frontier Sword as “Galactic Sword”, Treasure Chest, Slime Token and Treasure Token.
These limited-availability Secret Lair releases will go on sale starting later this month. The sale is scheduled for July 27th, starting at 9am PT (Pacific Time) or 12pm ET (Eastern Time). Collectors will be able to purchase sets with metallic details for US$39.99, while non-plated versions will cost US$29.99.
In addition to the collaboration with Stardew Valley, Wizards of the Coast also announced a series of other Secret Lair releases planned for this year, reinforcing the company’s strategy of bringing crossovers from several popular franchises to the Magic universe. The revelations were made during the panel in Amsterdam.
Other items that will be released include:
- Hatsune Miku (August 10)
- The Hobbit (August 17)
- Marvel (August 26)
- Lofi Girl (August 26)
- Gene Luen Yang (August 26)
- Ian Miller (August 26)
- Masters of the Universe (no date specified)
