The 2025 Secret Lair Drop features this foil Animate Dead card (#2189), a rare Black Aura enchantment essential for MTG collectors.
Animate Dead
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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The Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop released in 2025 includes this distinctive foil Animate Dead card, cataloged as number 2189. This Enchantment — Aura card costs {1}{B} to cast and carries a mana value of 2. Its unique ability allows you to return a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield, attaching itself to that creature. When the enchantment leaves the battlefield, the creature it enchanted is sacrificed. This mechanic offers players a strategic way to reuse powerful creatures, making it a staple in many competitive decks. This release, identified by the set code SLD, appeals to those who appreciate the intricate art and thematic depth of Magic's Black mana identity. The foil finish enhances the card's visual appeal, making it a standout addition to any collection. For enthusiasts building their Secret Lair portfolio, this card represents a key piece of the 2025 drop, offering both gameplay utility and aesthetic merit. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, understanding the mechanics and rarity of cards like Animate Dead enhances the collecting experience.
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Featured
Animate Dead
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Iron Maiden
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
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Enchant creature card in a graveyard When this Aura enters, if it's on the battlefield, it loses "enchant creature card in a graveyard" and gains "enchant creature put onto the battlefield with this Aura." Return enchanted creature card to the battlefield under your control and attach this Aura to it. When this Aura leaves the battlefield, that creature's controller sacrifices it. Enchanted creature gets -1/-0.
Live After Death *(1985)*