Magic: The Gathering

Dockside Chef

Secret Lair Drop 1629 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1629
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Phoebe Wahl
Market price: $7.88

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Market

What it's worth

$7.88market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$7.81 – $8.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from a specialized drop, this item offers a unique stylistic take on a familiar character. Collectors prize such versions for their limited availability and the distinct artistic interpretation they bring to a deck.

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Card face

What it does

1 generic mana black mana, Sacrifice an artifact or creature: Draw a card.

The catch of the day is always served family style.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Dockside Chef was released as part of the Secret Lair Drop Series, a specialized line of Magic: The Gathering cards introduced by Wizards of the Coast in 2019. This particular card debuted in the 'Secret Lair: Calling All Hydra Heads' drop, which leaned into the surreal and whimsical aesthetic often explored within the Secret Lair platform to offer alternative art versions of existing game mechanics.

The card features artwork by the illustrator known as Néstor Ossandón, who employed a vibrant and slightly grotesque visual style to depict the character. The design aims to blend the culinary theme with the game's high-fantasy world, prioritizing a distinct, stylized appearance intended to appeal to collectors seeking unique variations of game pieces that stand out from standard set releases.

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About

About Dockside Chef

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