Forget knowing the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow. Now we only care about what kind of damage they deal when attacking a tabletop. Wizards of the Coast has announced its two new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drops celebrate Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
One of the greatest comedies in movie history is coming to Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast is launching two sets honoring Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The collections feature quotes, scenes, characters, and locations from the film, all told with original art inspired by the movie. That’s why these limited sets are sure to sell out. They’re fantastic collectibles even for people who don’t play MTG.
In a truly fitting homage to the film, Wizards of the Coasts’ official description for the Secret Lair drops are totally absurd, bordering on totally inane.
Secret Lair x Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Vol. 1
Five decades ago, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table set off on a sacred quest to reclaim the Holy Grail. They… still haven’t found it. But they stopped by Secret Lair and told us all about their escapades, immortalized in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Go watch it! We liked it so much that we made two drops inspired by it. This drop even has a double-sided Birds of Paradise that lets you choose between an African and European Swallow. How do we know so much about swallows? Well, you have to know these things when you’re a king.
Secret Lair x Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Vol. 2
The volume of this drop shall be “2,” no more, no less. If thou proclaim it “1,” thou speakest of our other drop. The cards herein are different. If thou pronounce the volume to be “3,” thou speakest falsely for there is no such thing. “2” shall be the volume of this drop. And in this drop, thou shalt discover cards featuring scenes and quotes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. And perchance thou shalt lobbest thine cards against thy foe to gain victory most sweet.
The fact those are both so useless has us way more excited about these collections than useful information would.
One thing you do need to know is how to get them. Fortunately, Wizards of the Coast provided tangible info for that. You can order both Secret Lair x Monty Python and the Holy Grail Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 at MagicSecretLair. com. Each goes on sale Monday, July 29 at 9:00 AM Pacific. They will only be while supplies last or until Sunday, August 18 at 11:59 PM Pacific “while supplies last.” Fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 can also grab a “limited quantity” of each set’s Foil Edition. You can find those at the Hasbro Pulse booth (#3213).
Hopefully those of you in San Diego ydon’t run into any annoying knights on your way to the booth. If you do try and hit them with an unladen swallow. One from any country should do.