Magic: The Gathering's Top 10 Most Popular Secret Lair Cards from 2025 - IGN

Whether you love them, hate them, or just get enraged waiting in the queue to try and get them, there’s little doubt that Secret Lair has proven itself to be a goldmine for the folks at Wizards of the Coast. These special drops highlight different properties that a player, even five years ago, would scoff at as being impossible inclusions, bringing new eyes to the long-running card game. As the releases are limited, some of the cards included in these Secret Lair drops are highly sought after, whether it is from a collector standpoint or just because folks love the art. Equipment cards saw a bit of a boost in popularity in 2025, thanks in part to popular Commander decks like the Final Fantasy VII precon, Limit Break, so it should come as no surprise that Armiger Unleased, which focuses on Equipment, would have sold well last year. This says nothing of the incredible success and popularity of the Final Fantasy set. Thankfully, Armiger Unleased is a pretty solid card on its own, even when you take away the Final Fantasy art and name, letting you equip a creature at instant speed and getting one free equip on your turn. Great for those especially expensive situations, such as Kaldra C