Magic Is Officially Reprinting a Treasured Card with the Perfect ’80s Throwback
Wizards of the Coast has announced a new Secret Lair Superdrop featuring Masters of the Universe themes, which will include a special reprint of Command Tower. Command Tower is one of the most iconic staples in Magic: The Gathering’s Commander format, appearing in nearly every Commander deck. Despite its ubiquity and popularity, Command Tower remains affordable (under $1) thanks to frequent reprints across various Commander precons and Secret Lair releases.
This new Masters of the Universe-themed version represents the “coolest Command Tower ever,” according to the announcement. The reprinting strategy highlights how Wizards of the Coast balances keeping staple cards accessible to players while creating unique, collectible versions through special releases.
The article contextualizes the importance of reprints in the Commander format by comparing Command Tower to Rhystic Study, another powerful blue common from 2000’s Prophecy set that has become essential to many Commander decks. Rhystic Study’s scarcity has driven prices to around $60, making it one of the most expensive staples in the format. This price disparity illustrates how reprints directly impact card affordability and accessibility for players. The Secret Lair Superdrop format allows Wizards to introduce special, themed versions of cards with unique artwork while maintaining availability of staple cards at reasonable price points.