Lasagna Lover Meets Mana! Garfield Cards Are Officially Coming to Magic: The Gathering!
Hold onto your mana, gamers! We’ve got some absolutely bonkers news that’s going to make your Commander decks purr with delight. Everyone’s favourite grumpy, lasagna-loving feline, Garfield, is officially crashing the multiverse of Magic: The Gathering!
For those who collect the coolest and most unique MTG cards, you’re probably familiar with Secret Lairs. These are special, limited-run sets featuring reprints of classic cards, but with totally fresh, often hilarious, artwork. Think of them as super-exclusive collector’s items that bring a whole new vibe to your game. We’ve seen some wild ones before, like characters from *The Office*, but this new one takes the cake – or rather, the lasagna!
The upcoming Secret Lair superdrop, aptly titled “Cats are the Best,” is bringing a whopping 15 Garfield-themed cards straight to your collection. Imagine dropping a Counterspell featuring Garfield pushing Odie off a table, or a Swords to Plowshares with the grumpy cat slapping Jon. Yes, seriously! These cards are designed to add a hefty dose of humour and pure absurdity to your games, leaving your opponents scratching their heads and smiling.
These 15 cards are rolling out in three distinct “drops,” each with its own unique flavour. The first drop playfully asks: What if the original Magic: The Gathering cards, designed by Richard Garfield, were re-imagined with panels from the *other* famous Garfield? The result is iconic spells getting a hilarious comic strip makeover.
Next up is “The Motivationally Challenged” drop, which takes inspiration from those classic, sometimes cheesy, workplace motivational posters. Ever wanted to cast a Ponder card that says “Hang in There”? Or maybe a Beast Within that perfectly captures the “I Hate Mondays” mood? This drop has you covered, bringing a new level of meta-humor to your tabletop battles.
Finally, things get wonderfully weird with the third drop, “Our Only Thought is to Entertain You.” Here, the artists have truly let loose, reinterpreting Garfield in some seriously psychedelic and out-there styles. Expect to see cards like Molten Collapse and Maddening Hex get a visual upgrade that’s truly unforgettable and perhaps a little mind-bending.
We know many of you love to customize your cards with fan-made alters, turning official art into something truly unique – sometimes even transforming a simple creature into an Eldrazi Garfield! This official crossover is a fantastic way to bring that same level of personalized fun to your games, but with the full backing and quality of Wizards of the Coast. No more unofficial alters needed for your favourite orange cat!
So, mark your calendars! The “Cats are the Best” superdrop, featuring all these incredible Garfield cards, is set to go live on June 15th at 9 AM PT. Get ready to add some serious personality (and maybe a bit of Monday morning dread) to your Magic: The Gathering collection!