Magic: The Gathering Is Officially Reprinting a Hated $35 Artifact Featuring Dazzling David Bowie Art

For more than twenty years, Trinisphere has driven opponents to distraction by turning inexpensive spells into rigid three-mana investments, cementing its status as one of *Magic: The Gathering*’s most infamous Stax artifacts. Now, Wizards of the Coast is breathing new life into the roughly $35 card through the upcoming *Secret Lair x Jim Henson’s Labyrinth* collaboration. It has been brilliantly reimagined as “I’ve Brought You a Gift,” showcasing David Bowie’s iconic portrayal of Jareth, the Goblin King, as he cradles one of his mesmerizing spheres.

Wizards fully unveiled the Secret Lair: Corn Maze Superdrop on September 30, highlighting three unique bundles dedicated entirely to Jim Henson’s masterpiece, Labyrinth. Among them, the “Fear Me, Love Me” drop stands out as the most delightfully sinister release, featuring six mechanically unique treatments inspired by unforgettable moments and figures from the 1986 fantasy adventure.

In this iteration, Trinisphere transforms into “I’ve Brought You a Gift,” depicting Jareth dramatically brandishing three radiant gems beneath an unmistakably grand 1980s hairstyle. The flavor text pays direct homage to the film: “It’s a crystal, nothing more. But if you turn it this way and look into it, it will show you your dreams.”

Presumably, those dreams involve forcing your opponents to pay a minimum of three mana for every single spell they cast.

Why Trinisphere Remains a Legendary Magic Staple

Originally introduced in the 2004 expansion Darksteel, Trinisphere asks for three generic mana to cast and ensures that any spell costing less than three mana instead requires a three-mana investment, provided the artifact remains untapped. This oppressive taxing effect quickly established it as a cornerstone for Stax and prison archetypes aimed at grinding opponent strategies to a halt. Its overall power level is so formidable that the card remains restricted to a single copy in Vintage, the game’s highest-power format.

The artifact has historically commanded a hefty price tag as well. A pristine copy from the original *Darksteel* run generally hovers around $35, while alternative non-foil variants maintain comparable values. For serious collectors, the dazzling *Kaladesh Inventions* Masterpiece edition easily commands upwards of $166 on the secondary market.

This makes the new printing especially compelling when considering that the entire non-foil “Fear Me, Love Me” bundle retails for just $29.99. However, collectors looking for immediate financial gains should exercise caution: introducing another limited-run printing to the ecosystem often exerts downward pressure on a card’s secondary market valuation.

Vintage and high-value legacy cards have enjoyed an eventful period recently. A previously overlooked planeswalker and a notoriously niche enchantment both saw massive price spikes following fresh synergy discoveries, while another historical favorite found a second wind protecting *The Hobbit*’s Beorn the Fierce.

Rounding out the rest of the “Fear Me, Love Me” drop are Muxus, Goblin Grandee portrayed as “Jareth, Goblin King” (featuring gorgeous artwork by Rebecca Guay); Boggart Shenanigans as “Call Out the Goblins!”; Dance with Calamity as “Dance with Goblins”; Goblin Rabblemaster as “Goblin Cradle-Thieves”; and Claim the Firstborn as “The Kidnapping of Toby.” The foil edition of the drop will be available for $39.99.

The eight-part Corn Maze Superdrop officially launches on October 12 at 9:00 a.m. PT. Additionally, customers whose purchases reach or exceed $199 will receive a complimentary foil copy of Maze of Ith reskinned as “The Labyrinth,” available while supplies last.

Source: Polygon