Wizards of the Coast has announced a new Secret Lair drop for New York Comic Con, and it comes with a name that might raise an eyebrow: Roadshow: So Salty. The set features five cards, each a traditional foil reprint illustrated by Skinner, available exclusively at the Magic: The Gathering booth (#1301) at the convention. What’s odd is that Wizards hasn’t said how much it costs.
The Five Cards In Roadshow: So Salty
The drop includes a single foil version of each card, all illustrated anew by Skinner:
- Expropriate
- Narset, Parter of Veils
- Worst Fears
- Scrawling Crawler
- Winter Orb
Each card gets its own fresh artwork, which is unusual for a reprint set. That kind of individual attention typically lands on new cards, not on existing ones.
Why This Set Is A Curious One
The name “So Salty” could be a reference to the card’s salty flavor, though Wizards hasn’t explained the title publicly. The set’s title draws its name from a single card, Expropriate, which is the only removal spell in the set.
Skinner’s Artwork Carries The Load
Skinner is the illustrator behind the new art for each card. Reprinting cards with new illustrations is standard practice for Secret Lair drops, and doing it for five cards at once is still notable.
Pricing Remains A Mystery
Wizards has not provided pricing information for this drop. That’s a strange omission for a company that usually posts prices the day a product launches. The lack of a price tag leaves buyers wondering whether the set is a budget-friendly addition or a premium item.
Where To Buy Roadshow: So Salty
The set is exclusive to the Magic: The Gathering booth at New York Comic Con, booth #1301. It is available while supplies last.
What This Means For Players
For collectors, this is a chance to get five foil reprints with new art. For casual players, the value proposition is less clear without a price tag. The set’s focus on individual cards means it won’t appeal to everyone, but the new artwork on each card is a draw for serious collectors.
The Bottom Line On Roadshow: So Salty
Wizards has made a habit of announcing Secret Lair drops without pricing. This one follows that pattern, but it’s a smaller announcement than usual. A single card reprint gets its own name, its own illustration, and its own convention-exclusive release, and Wizards doesn’t even bother to say how much it costs.
That’s amusing, but it’s also a little frustrating for anyone planning a trip to the booth. The set exists, the booth exists, and the cards look great. The price is the only missing piece of the puzzle.
Key Facts Box
- Cards: 5
- Format: Traditional foil reprint
- Illustrator: Skinner
- Availability: New York Comic Con booth #1301
- Price: Not announced
Schedule Table
| Card | Illustrator |
|---|---|
| Expropriate | Skinner |
| Narset, Parter of Veils | Skinner |
| Worst Fears | Skinner |
| Scrawling Crawler | Skinner |
| Winter Orb | Skinner |
The set is a curiosity more than a major announcement. It’s a small, focused drop with a name that’s harder to explain than the cards themselves. Whether it’s worth the trip to the booth depends on how much you care about Skinner’s art and whether you can stomach buying something without knowing the price first.
See the a run of 41 images at Star City Games.
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