The Latest MTG Secret Lair Drop Was Such A Mess, Even Its Creator Couldn’t Buy Anything

Magic: The Gathering’s Goblin Storm Secret Lair sold out in about 34 minutes after queue and checkout issues frustrated buyers.

The drop quickly showed up on resale sites at steep markups, fueling accusations of scalping and bot-driven buying.

Featured artist Dakota Cates and many fans said the system blocked legitimate purchases and made proxy cards feel like the only workaround.

The backlash has renewed criticism of Wizards of the Coast’s limited-drop model and calls for print-to-demand or a rerun.