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๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ธ Is The Winter Superdrop 2025 Secret Lair Worth It? ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ฐ - #363

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Episode โ€ข Feb 8 โ€ข 1h 14m

Episode 363: EARLY Release Winter Superdrop 2025 Secret Lair... Is It Worth It?

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Considering the Secret Lair Winter Superdrop 2025? Is it worth the investment?

In this episode, we break down all the details so you can make an informed decision before the drop goes live on Monday, February 10th! We'll analyze the cards, artwork, exclusive bonuses, and the financial value, comparing it to other similar cards to help determine if this one holds up.

๐Ÿ’ธ Financial Breakdown Before Fees & Shipping:

  • Hatsune Miku: Winter Diva
    โœจ Foil: $115 (BP 2) ๐Ÿ”ฅ NonFoil: $85 (BP 2)
  • Aether Drifters:
    โœจ Foil: $50 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP None) ๐Ÿ”ฅ NonFoil: $43 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP None)
  • Arcade Racers:
    โœจ Foil: $70 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP 4) ๐Ÿ”ฅ NonFoil: $45 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP None)
  • City Styles 2: Dressed to Kill:
    โœจ Foil: $80 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP 3) ๐Ÿ”ฅ NonFoil: $55 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP 4)
  • Featuring Luke Pearson:
    โœจ Foil: $50 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP None) ๐Ÿ”ฅ NonFoil: $35 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP None)
  • Featuring Mitsuhiro Arita:
    โœจ Foil: $55 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP None) ๐Ÿ”ฅ NonFoil: $35 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP None)
  • Artist Series: Jesper Ejsing:
    โœจ Foil: $80 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP 3) ๐Ÿ”ฅ NonFoil: $63 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP 3)
  • Lorwyn Lightboxes:
    โœจ Foil: $40 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP None) ๐Ÿ”ฅ NonFoil: $25 ๐Ÿ”ฎ (BP None)

What is a Break Point (BP)?

Break Point (BP) is a way to figure out how many Secret Lair drops you need to buy for one to be completely free (because we all want at least one for our own collection, right?). Here's how it works:

1๏ธโƒฃ Add up the value of the cheapest Foil and Non-Foil versions of each card in the drop.
2๏ธโƒฃ Subtract fees, shipping, and the cost of the drop to find your Net Profit.
3๏ธโƒฃ Divide the total profit by the cost of one drop to get your Break Point.

๐Ÿ” Example:
If a drop costs $40 and has a Net Profit of $80, you only need to buy 2 drops for one to cover the cost of the other. That's a BP 2.

If the Net Profit is $55, you'd need to buy 4 drops (because 3 sales at $55 each would cover the $160 total cost). That makes it a BP 4.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Prices usually dip right after shipping, but they often recover or even increase after 10-16 months. So patience can pay off!

๐Ÿ”— Check out the full list here:
Magic Secret Lair Winter Superdrop 2025 Announcement

๐ŸŽ When it goes live, buy it here:
Secret Lair Website

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