# 2025 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop #2186

> The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop features the Mindcrank artifact, a unique card designed for strategic gameplay.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2025
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Secret Lair Drop
- **Card number**: #2186
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop introduces Mindcrank, a distinct artifact card identified by set code SLD and card number 2186. Designed by artist Dan Mumford, this rare card adds a specific mechanical interaction to the game. As an artifact with a mana value of two, Mindcrank serves as an efficient component for decks seeking consistent card advantage. Its ability triggers whenever an opponent loses life, causing that player to mill a number of cards equal to the life lost. This mechanic creates a compelling link between life total management and resource depletion, offering collectors and players a unique strategic tool. Enthusiasts appreciate the blend of artistic presentation and functional gameplay that defines these limited releases. Whether building a competitive deck or expanding a library, this card represents a creative approach to artifact interactions within the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of the Mindcrank card?

Mindcrank has a mana cost of {2} and a mana value of two. This makes it an affordable artifact that can be played early in the game.

### Who is the artist behind the Mindcrank card?

The artwork for Mindcrank in the 2025 Secret Lair Drop was created by Dan Mumford, a well-known illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community.

### What does the Mindcrank card do in gameplay?

Mindcrank is an artifact that causes an opponent to mill cards whenever they lose life. The number of cards milled equals the amount of life lost, creating a strategic pressure point.

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Last verified: 2025-11-29.