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An Encyclopedia of Magic

26 cardsSecret Lair: An Encyclopedia of Magic

An Encyclopedia of Magic is a 26-card Secret Lair drop that released on November 3, 2025 as part of the Secret Lair: An Encyclopedia of Magic superdrop.

The most valuable card in An Encyclopedia of Magic is currently Phyrexian Altar, at $54.50 for its cheapest printing. The three most valuable cards make up 53% of its singles value. The Secret Lair printings themselves cost $300, about 43% more than the $209 the same cards cost in their cheapest printings.

Non-Foil Total$209.12
Foil Total$286.10

Cards in this drop

Frequently asked questions

How much is An Encyclopedia of Magic worth?+

Priced as singles at the cheapest printing of each card, the 26 cards in An Encyclopedia of Magic come to $209 non-foil and $286 foil. Compare that against what the sealed drop sells for to judge whether it is worth buying intact.

What is the most valuable card in An Encyclopedia of Magic?+

Phyrexian Altar, at $54.50 for its cheapest printing. It is followed by Urza's Saga at $33.05 and Field of the Dead at $23.95.

When did An Encyclopedia of Magic release?+

An Encyclopedia of Magic released on November 3, 2025, as part of the Secret Lair: An Encyclopedia of Magic superdrop. It contains 26 cards.

Where do the prices for An Encyclopedia of Magic come from?+

From TCGplayer, refreshed regularly — the currency you pick decides which marketplace is shown, Cardmarket in EUR or TCGplayer in USD. Mana Value does not sell cards; every price links back to the marketplace listing it came from.