Secret Lair's 'Odds and Ends' Commander Deck Confirmed for September 28 Release

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Secret Lair's 'Odds and Ends' Commander Deck Confirmed for September 28 Release
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TL;DR

Wizards of the Magic: The Gathering has confirmed the release of the 'Odds and Ends' Commander deck via Secret Lair on September 28, 2026. Priced at $149.99, the 100-card deck features the commander Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign, and includes high-value reprints such as Esper Sentinel and Sensei's Divining Top. The deck utilizes a 24-hour order window with a print-to-demand model, though initial stock is limited.

Key points

  • The 'Odds and Ends' Commander deck is scheduled to launch on Secret Lair on September 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PT.
  • The deck costs $149.99 and includes 12 foil cards with new artwork by Ricardo Cavolo, plus 76 non-foil reprints.
  • The commander is Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign, which allows players to cast spells with odd mana values for free from the top of their library.
  • High-value reprints include Esper Sentinel ($60), Sensei's Divining Top ($42), Void Winnower ($22), and Toxrill, the Corrosive ($17).
  • Orders placed during the 24-hour window will be fulfilled, but additional orders may not ship until July 2027 in North America and August 2027 in the EU/UK.
  • The deck was designed by Studio X's Megan Smith and features an 'odd' theme with cards like Breach the Multiverse and Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth.

Background

This release follows the successful launch of previous Secret Lair Commander decks like 'Goblin Storm' and 'Hatsune Miku,' which adopted a print-to-demand model to manage high demand. Recent Secret Lair drops, including the MSCHF collaboration 'The Zeta Set' and the Masters of the Universe series, have faced technical issues and limited availability, highlighting the challenges of high-demand pre-orders. The 'Odds and Ends' deck continues the trend of offering significant reprint value in a single product.

How outlets are covering it

MTG Rocks and Draftsim both emphasize the high reprint value of the deck, with Draftsim estimating the total value at over $300. MTG Rocks notes that the release date was 'seemingly revealed' via a Chaos Vault email, while the official Magic: The Gathering source confirms the date and details. Draftsim highlights the print-to-order model and the 24-hour window, noting that the decklist had leaked prior to official announcement. All sources agree on the high demand and the strategic value of the included cards, particularly Esper Sentinel and Sensei's Divining Top.

Why it matters

The 'Odds and Ends' deck offers significant value for Commander players, with reprints that could cost over $300 if purchased individually. The print-to-demand model and 24-hour order window aim to manage demand, but initial stock is limited, and additional orders may face long shipping delays. This release continues the trend of Secret Lair offering high-value, limited-quantity products, which can lead to technical issues and high demand, as seen in previous drops.

What to watch

Players interested in the 'Odds and Ends' deck should prepare to join the prequeue before the September 28, 2026, release. The 24-hour order window will close on September 29, 2026, at 8:59 a.m. PT. Additional orders may not ship until July 2027 in North America and August 2027 in the EU/UK. Wizards of the Magic: The Gathering may release more details on the deck's availability and any potential restocks in the coming weeks.

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