The phrase “Land of 1000 Lands MTG reprint” showed up in a Wizards promo tease this morning, and the community is buzzing. It is not the name of a new card. It looks like flavor text pointing at a reprint in the Secret Lair Countdown Kit: An Encyclopedia of Magic. Based on the art hint and past printings, most people are guessing City of Brass. I think that’s the best bet until we see the full list later today.
Quick refresher on the Countdown Kit
Wizards announced the Secret Lair Countdown Kit: An Encyclopedia of Magic in late October. It sells for 199.99 USD, contains 26 individually wrapped cards, and releases November 3, 2025 in limited quantities on MagicSecretLair.com. Each letter of the alphabet gets a card, and some copies can show up in traditional foil or the rarer halo foil. That much is confirmed.
The Land of 1000 Lands MTG reprint tease
Wizards used the “Land of 1000 Lands” line in a marketing email for today’s drop. That line is almost certainly flavor, not a new name. The safest read is that it points to a high profile land being reprinted in the kit. The community and several news sites are reading the art as a clear nod to City of Brass. It tracks with past art direction for that card, and it fits the vibe of a grand, many-colored city.
Why City of Brass makes sense
City of Brass is clean five-color fixing for Commander and casual play. It slots into budget mana bases, greedy mana bases, and everything in between. The most common recent printings typically sit in the mid-teens on TCGplayer. A Secret Lair version with new art often adds collector appeal on top of play value. If the “Land of 1000 Lands MTG reprint” turns out to be City of Brass, it would meaningfully pad the kit’s value while giving players another shot at a good looking five-color land.
Could it be Vesuva or Thespian’s Stage instead
Some players read “1000 lands” as “copy all the lands,” which leads to Vesuva or Thespian’s Stage. Those are fine lands with Commander homes, and either one would be on theme for a letters-of-the-alphabet product. Between the two, Vesuva better matches the flavor of “every land” because it literally enters as a copy of any land you already have. Thespian’s Stage requires mana and time to copy. The art people are passing around doesn’t look like Stage, though, so the smart money still leans City of Brass.
What we know so far about other reprints
Wizards has teased and third-party outlets have reported several cards appearing across emails and promo snippets. Wasteland has shown up as the “W” slot. Urza’s Saga and Phyrexian Altar have also been reported in the mix via promo coverage. None of that confirms the entire list, but it tells us the set is not shy about putting real format staples into the box.
Value talk without the hype
If City of Brass is in, that’s another evergreen Commander piece added to the pile. Wasteland, Saga, and Altar already suggest a healthy center of gravity. That said, this is still a 200 dollar box. Twenty-six cards is a lot of chances to miss. If you are buying for Expected Value, wait for the full list and early resale data. If you like surprises, unique art, and you play formats where these lands and staples matter, the product looks fun. I do not think this drop is for someone who only wants one or two singles.
What it means for gameplay
Five-color mana bases keep getting friendlier. Between shocks, Triomes, the new Surveil lands, and staples like City of Brass or Mana Confluence, the “play all your colors” dream is real at casual tables. If this kit puts a fresh City of Brass in more hands, you will see even more four- and five-color Commander decks show up on weeknights. If it is Vesuva instead, the land-copy theme will give players new excuses to try utility land packages.
Practical buyer checklist
- Confirm the final card list before you buy if EV matters to you
- Watch for foil vs halo foil hits and the impact on resale
- Remember this is limited quantity on the Secret Lair storefront
- If you only want a single card, plan to buy on the secondary market after the dust settles
Related reading from us
Secret Lair crossovers tend to pull in new eyes and push card design in odd directions. If you want context for how these drops play with the broader game, try our piece on the Marvel Secret Lair. Curious how proxies grew alongside rising card prices and why casual groups use them at all Keep this primer handy: The History of MTG Proxies.
Bottom line
The “Land of 1000 Lands MTG reprint” is almost certainly a reprint being teased with dramatic flavor. City of Brass fits the clue, the art, and the product’s goals. Vesuva is a plausible plan B. We will know soon. For players, more choices for five-color mana and more cool land frames is a win either way.
