Magic: The Gathering Unveils Crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair

As a fan of all things Magic: The Gathering and Sonic the Hedgehog, I personally couldn’t be more excited about this.

Well, today, Wizards of the Coast and Sega have teamed up for a new, colorful, and action-packed crossover that is sure to leave you with a blue blur of excitement: the Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair!

Available for a limited-time exclusive, Magic’s first-ever crossover drop unlocks exciting new pathways for fans to experience something new, blending retro-style gameplay with the characters fans know and love from Sonic’s world in an all-new set.

Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair Brings Speed and Style to Magic: The Gathering

Yeah — it truly is as legendary as it sounds.

The World’s Fastest Crossover

This partnership manifests as three unique Secret Lair drops, all designed to bring a different piece of the Sonic multiverse to Magic.

Whether you’re shuffling them into your Commander, Legacy, or Vintage decks, these cards don’t just look good — they help bring the game to life.

1. Friends & Foes – Character Cards That Pop

This is the bread and butter of the collection. Inside you’ll find seven all-new Magic cards featuring Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Shadow, and Dr. Eggman.

What’s even cooler about it is that … It’s a blast to play, but it’s the perfect illustration of how each character’s powers are a direct manifestation of their in-game personalities.

Sonic’s card, for instance, employs an elegantly straightforward mechanic that channels his signature “Gotta Go Fast” vibe.

Even the enchantment card, Super State, draws on the energy of Sonic’s supersonic super state. Born largely out of the artistic vision of fan-favorite comic artists and Sonic creators such as Evan Stanley and Tracy Yardley, that world is vividly brought to life.

2. Turbo Gear – Legendary Things Reimagined

If you’ve ever dreamed of wielding the hi-tech gizmos from Sonic’s world, this set is for you! Below, cherished pieces of Magic gear are reinterpreted as Sonic–styled devices of velocity and pandemonium.

Knuckles’ Gloves are a new reimagination of Reaver Cleaver, Air Shoes transform into Swiftfoot Boots, and the Weatherlight once again flies in the skies as The Tornado, Sonic’s memorable biplane.

All of this is punctuated by an artwork that is colorful, engaging, intricate and downright perfect for everything.

3. Running With Scissors – Classic Spells, Sonic Aesthetic

This final drop really puts a Sonic boom spin on some of these classic Magic spells. Cards like Sol Ring, Fabricate, and Generous Gift haven’t really changed functionally, but now they pop off the page with stunningly gorgeous Sonic-inspired illustrations.

That’s the beauty of spicy mustard — it’s the delightful blend of the familiar with the unexpected that will leave you head over heels with these classics all over again.

Release Date and Availability

Save the date—don’t miss it —July 14th at 9AM! MTG Arena time, which is 3 PM PT that’s when these Secret Lair drops go live. Pricing can be found to the right under the Calendar of Events tab.

• Friends & Foes: $39.99 (regular), $49.99 (rainbow foil)
• Turbo Gear & Chasing Adventure: $29.99 (regular), $39.99 (rainbow foil) If you prefer to shop in-person, non-foil versions will be available at WPN retailers starting August 21.

So, the Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair is a genuine intersection of two iconic worlds. Whether you’re a longtime Sonic the Hedgehog player, one of the many Magic the Gathering players or both — this is one booster pack you’re gonna want in your trove of treasure.