The Altar of the Brood, a 2025 foil Rare artifact from the Secret Lair Countdown set. This card features unique mill mechanics designed by Josh Freydkis.
Altar of the Brood
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Countdown
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Market Price Guide
| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $12.12 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.12 to $12.68 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026: -4.4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
Raw / Ungraded
$12.12- Comps
- Unknown
- Source
Guide Estimate
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)- Price Date
- Source Observation Date Unavailable
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.12 to $12.68 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026: -4.4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
The Altar of the Brood stands as a distinctive piece within the 2025 Secret Lair Countdown release, offering collectors a unique artifact experience in Magic: The Gathering. The card’s ability forces each opponent to mill a card whenever another permanent you control enters the battlefield, making it a compelling addition to decks focused on board presence and resource denial. This artifact card has a mana cost of one, providing efficient impact for early-game strategies. The flavor text hints at the dark whimsy typical of the Secret Lair line, referencing worshippers plucking memories from nonbelievers, which adds narrative depth to the card's identity. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often look for items from the Secret Lair Countdown series due to their limited availability and unique design elements. The foil finish enhances the visual appeal, catching the light in a way that distinguishes it from standard non-foil versions. Whether you are building a specific archetype or expanding your library of artifact cards, the Altar of the Brood represents a valuable piece of modern TCG history. Its low mana value and powerful effect make it relevant for various formats, though its primary appeal lies in its collectibility as part of this 2025 release. By focusing on the catalog details of the Secret Lair Countdown set, collectors can ensure they are acquiring authentic pieces of the game's evolving landscape. The combination of Josh Freydkis's artistry and the card's mechanical utility makes the Altar of the Brood a notable entry for any serious Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Altar of the Brood
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Josh Freydkis
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}
Artifact
Card Text
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Whenever another permanent you control enters, each opponent mills a card.
Worshippers are allowed to pluck one memory from a chosen nonbeliever. Maybe a battle plan. Maybe a profession of love.
