Key Takeaways
- The Secret Lair × Stardew Valley Superdrop “Moonlight Jellies” launches on July 27, 2026 at 9 a.m. PT.
- Three themed drops—Welcome to Stardew Valley, Life in Pelican Town, and A Flicker in the Deep—are each offered in non‑foil and foil versions, plus several bundled options.
- Bundles range from the $99.97 USD Traveling Cart (non‑foil) to the $219.99 USD Grandpa Would Be Proud Everything Bundle, which includes all six cards in both foil and non‑foil forms.
- Special promos include a foil Puca’s Mischief “Lucky Purple Memento” card (while supplies last) and free shipping on orders over $99 USD.
- To secure a purchase, buyers should create a Wizards account, verify shipping info, and join the pre‑queue that opens at 8 a.m. PT (one hour before the sale).
- All cards are legal in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage formats, with artwork by Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe and design input from Studio X’s Cameron Williams.
The collaboration between Secret Lair and the beloved farming RPG Stardew Valley was unveiled at MagicCon: Amsterdam, heralding the upcoming “Superdrop of the Moonlight Jellies.” Set to go live on July 27, 2026 at 9 a.m. PT via MagicSecretLair.com, the release brings three distinct drops that together capture the game’s core loops: tending the farm, engaging with Pelican Town’s residents, and delving into the mines for mystery and treasure. Each drop is presented as a Magic: The Gathering card set, with both non‑foil and foil treatments available, and the artwork is directly sourced from Stardew Valley creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, ensuring an authentic visual tie‑in.
The first drop, Secret Lair × Stardew Valley: Welcome to Stardew Valley, serves as the entry point. It features a new‑to‑Magic land card simply titled Stardew Valley that generates mana and Food tokens, embodying the game’s modest start. Accompanying cards include a Wedding Ring reimagined as a “Mermaid’s Pendant,” Dawn’s Truce as “Pierre’s Truce,” Swords to Plowshares, Rites of Flourishing, Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis dubbed “The Welcoming Committee,” Sol Ring, and a Food Token. Priced at $39.99 USD for the non‑foil version and $49.99 USD for foil, this drop emphasizes generosity and community—core mechanics in Stardew Valley where gifting can shift relationships and even fill a backpack with unexpected items like mayo.
The second drop, Life in Pelican Town, shifts focus to the village’s social and infrastructural heartbeat. It contains Crop Rotation, Fountainport renamed “Community Center,” Homeward Path as “Pelican Town,” Command Tower re‑themed “Tower of Rasmodius,” and Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth rebranded “Valley Farmstead.” These cards echo the daily routines of upgrading the farm, participating in town events, and improving relationships with villagers. The non‑foil edition sells for $29.99 USD, while the foil version is $39.99 USD.
The third drop, A Flicker in the Deep, ventures into the mines and the darker, more magical corners of the valley. Highlights include Atsushi, the Blazing Sky re‑imagined as a “Royal Serpent,” Mitotic Slime as the formidable “Big Slime,” Arcane Signet, Sword of Forge and Frontier renamed “Galaxy Sword,” Treasure Vault, and both an Ooze Token and a Treasure Token. This set captures the thrill of mining for rare ores, encountering slimes, and uncovering hidden riches. Like the other drops, it is offered at $29.99 USD (non‑foil) and $39.99 USD (foil).
To accommodate collectors and players who want everything, Secret Lair has assembled three bundles. The Traveling Cart Non‑Foil Bundle includes one copy of each non‑foil drop for $99.97 USD. The Prismatic Shard Foil Bundle offers the foil equivalents of the three drops for $129.97 USD. The most comprehensive offering, the Grandpa Would Be Proud Everything Bundle, contains all six cards—both foil and non‑foil versions of each drop—totaling $219.99 USD. Additionally, select bundles will randomly include a foil Puca’s Mischief card branded as a “Lucky Purple Memento,” a whimsical nod to the sentimental keepsakes players often stash away in their Stardew inventories.
Purchasing logistics are straightforward but require preparation. Buyers are advised to create a Wizards account at myaccounts.wizards.com/register to store shipping and payment details, double‑check their address, and enter the pre‑queue that opens at 8 a.m. PT—one hour before the sale begins. Adding items to a cart does not reserve them; a spot in line is granted only when the pre‑queue is entered, and final placement is determined randomly for those already in queue at 9 a.m. PT, with later arrivals ordered by checkout completion. Orders exceeding $99 USD qualify for free shipping (terms apply).
In sum, the Secret Lair × Stardew Valley Superdrop translates the charm, rhythm, and little‑magic moments of Stardew Valley into tangible, playable Magic cards. Whether you are a farmer at heart, a miner seeking glimmering gems, or a collector eager for foil‑treated art, the Moonlight Jellies release offers a variety of ways to bring Pelican Town to your tabletop—complete with clear purchase instructions, multiple price points, and a timely launch date that lets fans plan their harvest (or haul) well in advance.