The 2025 Secret Lair Drop featuring Baral, Chief of Compliance, a rare Legendary Human Wizard card from Magic: The Gathering with unique gameplay abilities.
Baral, Chief of Compliance
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Market & Price History
| Condition | Value | Source | Trend | Price Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$8.22 | Guide Estimate | -1% | ||
- $8.22
- Source
- Guide Estimate
- Trend
- -1%
- Price Details
30-day Price History
Raw / Ungraded
TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Nov 11, 2026
Description
The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop introduces Baral, Chief of Compliance as card number 2168 in the SLD set. This Rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard is defined by its {1}{U} mana cost and 1/3 power and toughness. Designed by artist Kieran Yanner, this card offers a distinct gameplay experience for players looking to enhance their strategies. As a blue-colored card, it provides specific utility through its instant and sorcery cost reduction effect, making it a valuable addition for decks focused on spell casting. The card's ability allows players to draw a card when countering a spell, provided they also discard one, creating a dynamic risk-reward mechanic. This unique combination of design and function makes it a notable piece for collectors of the Secret Lair series. The flavor text adds depth to the character, reflecting the strict and calculating nature of Baral. Collectors appreciate the intricate artwork and the strategic value this card brings to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether for gameplay or display, this card represents a high-quality release from the 2025 Secret Lair Drop.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Kieran Yanner
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
1 / 3
U
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. Whenever a spell or ability you control counters a spell, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, 'Would an idiot do that?' And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing."
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mana cost of Baral, Chief of Compliance?
Baral, Chief of Compliance has a mana cost of {1}{U} and a mana value of 2. This makes it an affordable option for early-game strategies in Magic: The Gathering.
Who is the artist for this Secret Lair card?
The card features art by Kieran Yanner, who is known for his distinctive and detailed illustrations in the Magic: The Gathering universe.
What are the gameplay abilities of Baral, Chief of Compliance?
This card reduces the cost of your instant and sorcery spells by {1}. Additionally, when you counter a spell or ability, you may draw a card, but you must discard a card if you do.
Cards Named Baral, Chief of Compliance
Explore cards with this name across sets and editions. Check each card’s details before choosing a version.
Tap an image to preview it, or a card’s name to open its page.
