Wizards of the Coast routinely releases a special limited-time Secret Lair drop as a fundraiser for Extra Life–the gaming-centric charity that supports Children’s Miracle Network hospitals–ahead of the charity’s annual 24-hour gaming marathon. This year will be no different, but the drop will feature a unique twist: Play-Doh.
The drop, called Secret Lair x Play-Doh: Squishful Thinking, features reprinted cards sporting artwork taken from real-life Play-Doh sculptures. The four cards included in the Secret Lair x Play-Doh: Squishful Thinking drop are as follows:
- Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
- Polyraptor
- Academy Manufactor
- Wurmcoil Engine
We squished up something special for Extra Life 2025… a Secret Lair x Play-Doh drop featuring real Play-Doh art! 50% of the purchase price supports Extra Life and the families at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
🦖 Card close up: https://t.co/7bvMTSCFIF pic.twitter.com/pmaS9aqiEa
— MTG Secret Lair (@MTGSecretLair) September 16, 2025
This marks the seventh straight year Wizards of the Coast has released a Secret Lair drop benefitting Extra Life. Previous Extra Life drops from Secret Lair include cards with art hand-drawn by patients from Seattle Children’s Autism Center in 2021 and 2022, two separate My Little Pony-themed drops in 2019 and 2023, and last year’s drop featuring pixel art from longtime MTG artist Mike Burns.
This is such a creative idea! Using Play-Doh for artwork really adds a fun and unique twist to the Magic: The Gathering universe. It’s exciting to see how innovative Wizards of the Coast can be with their Secret Lair drops.
I completely agree! The use of Play-Doh not only showcases creativity but also brings a tactile, nostalgic element that many fans can connect with. It’ll be interesting to see how this innovative art style influences future designs in the game!
Absolutely! The tactile aspect really adds a unique layer to the artwork. Plus, incorporating something as nostalgic as Play-Doh might resonate with many fans, making the cards even more special. It’s a fun way to blend childhood memories with a beloved game!