Magic: The Gathering players have accidentally received physical copies of an unreleased Secret Lair Commander deck titled "Odds and Ends," revealing its full card list and design ahead of an official announcement.
The leak occurred when several customers who ordered the recent Hatsune Miku Commander product received the new deck in error. Featuring original artwork by Ricardo Cavolo, the preconstructed deck is built around Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign. The commander card encourages players to stack their deck with odd-numbered mana costs to cheat powerful spells directly onto the battlefield.
Mechanics inside the deck emphasize top-of-library manipulation, allowing players to line up high-cost spells before attacking with their commander. When Yennett attacks, players reveal the top card of their library; if its mana value is odd, it can be cast for free, while even-cost cards are drawn instead. However, managing Yennett's five-mana casting cost is critical, as repeated command zone recast taxes can quickly slow down momentum if the creature is removed.
From a monetary perspective, the leaked deck contains several highly sought-after reprints that make it an attractive package for collectors and players alike. The standout inclusion is Esper Sentinel, a staple card that commands over $60 in certain prints. Other notable additions include Sensei's Divining Top at around $36, Void Winnower at $20, and Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth valued at $17.
The deck list also features Toxrill, the Corrosive ($15), Breach the Multiverse ($10), and Smuggler's Share ($10). Previous Secret Lair Commander decks released this year carried a price tag of $149.99. Given the secondary market value of the individual cards in "Odds and Ends," industry observers anticipate it could potentially launch at $199.99, though the final MSRP remains unconfirmed by publisher Wizards of the Coast.
An official release date for "Odds and Ends" has not yet been announced, but because fully printed units are already in circulation, a launch later this year appears likely. However, Wizards of the Coast could delay the product to prevent market oversaturation, as the game's release calendar already includes more than 30 preconstructed Commander decks scheduled throughout the year.
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