Iconic MTG promo cards spoiled as GenCon exclusives

Wizards of the Coast is tapping into Magic: The Gathering anime artwork by way of Lightning Bolt as a Secret Lair promo, unique to particular GenCon attendees. 

Summer season might have simply begun however MTG collectors and gamers are already occupied with the tip of the season when GenCon will happen from Aug. 1 to 4. WotC dropped 4 new MTG promo card spoilers for the occasion immediately, together with a primary have a look at the Secret Lair drop, Burning Revelations. Of all of the previews, the full-art anime variant of Lightning Bolt stands out, that includes art work from manga and graphic novel artist Toru Terada. 

The Lightning Bolt MTG promo is on the market to all GenCon attendees who’re both taking part in in an MTG occasion with an entry price of $40 or extra or have bought the Secret Lair Burning Revelations drop from the Hasbro Pulse sales space. Over 400 MTG occasions are slated to happen at GenCon, however not all have an entry price of $40-plus. 

Gamers competing within the MTG Secret Lair Showdown at GenCon will earn a novel Spell Pierce promo card, illustrated by Michael Koehler. Opponents who make it to the championship rounds will obtain a Secret Lair Murktide Regent promo card, illustrated by Rowynn Ellis. And the winner of the Secret Lair Showdown event will get a Darkish Ritual Secret Lair variant illustrated by Wizard of Barge. 

WotC may also characteristic a Secret Lair drop from artist Ricardo Cavolo, known as Burning Revelations. The 5 MTG reprints throughout the drop are Inspiring Overseer, Contemplate, Worth of Glory, Reckless Fireweaver, and Akroma’s Memorial. The drop is a GenCon unique that solely has a restricted variety of print portions on the market. 

Followers can get a GenCon unique MTG promo card by attending the occasion from Aug. 1 to 4.