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The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop card In the Trenches is a Mythic Rare enchantment that provides board control and creature buffs.

In the Trenches

2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop

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Product Overview

Description

The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop released the enchantment In the Trenches, designated as card number 1729 in the SLD set. This Mythic Rare card is a white enchantment that offers versatile utility for players seeking board control and creature enhancement. With a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, it fits efficiently into white-based strategies. In the Trenches provides a straightforward benefit to your army by giving creatures you control a +1/+1 boost. This enhancement helps secure early board presence and increases the damage output of your attackers. Beyond the static buff, the card features a powerful activated ability that costs {5}{W}. This ability allows you to exile a target nonland permanent you don't control until this enchantment leaves the battlefield. Restricted to sorcery speed and usable only once, this effect serves as a decisive tool for removing persistent threats or key artifacts and enchantments from the opponent's side. Designed by Livia Prima, the card represents a specific moment in Magic's ongoing evolution. For investors and hobbyists, Mythic Rare cards from Secret Lair drops often hold significant interest due to their limited availability and distinct design treatments. The combination of gameplay utility and collectible status makes In the Trenches a notable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your library of rare cards, this enchantment offers both mechanical depth and aesthetic appeal. The card's ability to swing games through permanent removal and creature buffing ensures it remains relevant in various formats. This product represents a solid piece of Magic history from the 2024 Secret Lair releases.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2024

Series

Secret Lair Drop

Card Number

#1729

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Livia Prima

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}{W}

Type

Enchantment

Color

W

Card Text

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Creatures you control get +1/+1. {5}{W}: Exile target nonland permanent you don't control until this enchantment leaves the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery and only once.

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What type of card is In the Trenches in Magic: The Gathering?

In the Trenches is a white Enchantment card from the 2024 Secret Lair Drop series. It has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W} and is classified as Mythic Rare within the SLD set.

How does the activated ability of In the Trenches work?

The card allows you to pay {5}{W} to exile a target nonland permanent you don't control until this enchantment leaves the battlefield. This ability can only be activated as a sorcery and only once during the game.

Who is the artist for the Secret Lair version of In the Trenches?

The artwork for this Secret Lair drop card was created by Livia Prima. The card is numbered 1729 in the SLD set code.

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