Sonic the Hedgehog Races Into the MAGIC: THE GATHERING Multiverse
Sonic is trading in Chaos Emeralds for mana crystals. Hasbro’s Magic: The Gathering is speeding into a new crossover with SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog, and the results are a nostalgic mashup that fans of both franchises didn’t see coming, but will definitely want in their decks.
This team-up is happening through Magic’s “Secret Lair” series, which offers limited-edition drops featuring reimagined cards and custom art, outside the usual card cycle.
The new collaboration will be split into three different Secret Lair x Sonic the Hedgehog drops, starting with Friends & Foes, which showcases seven iconic characters from the Sonic universe.
According to Wizards of the Coast, “This drop features seven new designs that bring the amazing Sonic the Hedgehog characters to life. Wizards of the Coast paired the new card designs with original art, including some from fan-favorite Sonic artists doing their first-ever work for Magic: The Gathering cards.”
The Friends & Foes set includes cards for Sonic himself, Super State Sonic, Shadow the Hedgehog, Miles “Tails” Prower, Dr. Eggman, Amy Rose, and Knuckles the Echidna. Whether you’re racing through Green Hill Zone or building the ultimate mana curve, there’s a character to match your strategy (or your personality).
Each card set will be available in two formats: standard ($29.99) and foil ($39.99). Fans can pick them up on MagicSecretLair.com starting July 14 at 9 a.m. PT. As always with Secret Lair, these are time-limited and won’t be printed again, so collectors and players alike will want to act fast—just like Sonic.
This isn’t the first time Magic has blurred the lines between tabletop and video game worlds. The Sonic set follows closely behind their recent collaboration with Square Enix on a full card collection based on the Final Fantasy franchise. Magic: The Gathering continues to expand its multiverse in surprising ways, and this Sonic crossover feels like a fun, fast, and fitting next step.
So whether you’re tapping lands or charging through loops, Sonic is about to bring some serious speed—and style—to your next Magic match.
