Magic: The Gathering

Queen Marchesa

Secret Lair Drop 499 • mythic

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 499
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: {1}{R}{W}{B}
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Red · White
Artist: Peter Diamond
Market price: $7.50

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What it's worth

$7.50market price via TCGplayer · Aug 4, 2026$7.50 – $8.74 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Queen Marchesa is a defining figure in the Magic: The Gathering commander format, renowned for introducing the monarch mechanic that encourages aggressive play and political table interaction. This particular Secret Lair printing, illustrated by Peter Diamond, is prized by collectors for its unique, high-contrast art style that offers a striking departure from the character's original depiction.

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Card face

What it does

Deathtouch, haste

When Queen Marchesa enters, you become the monarch.

At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent is the monarch, create a 1/1 black Assassin creature token with deathtouch and haste.

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