Magic: The Gathering

Greater Good

Secret Lair Drop 1087 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1087
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Volta Creation
Market price: $18.16

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What it's worth

$18.16market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$17.46 – $18.16 over the tracked period

$18.16Aug 7, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Greater Good is a foundational enchantment in Magic: The Gathering, prized for its ability to convert creatures into powerful card advantage. This particular Secret Lair iteration features unique artwork by Volta Creation, offering collectors a distinct visual take on a classic card that remains a staple in graveyard-focused strategies.

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What it does

Sacrifice a creature: Draw cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power, then discard three cards.

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Provenance

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Greater Good was originally released as a rare enchantment in the 2005 Magic: The Gathering set Saviors of Kamigawa. Designed to reward players for sacrificing their own creatures, it reflects the set's mechanical focus on hand size and graveyard interaction. The card has long been a staple in Commander and Cube environments due to its powerful engine for card draw and resource management.

This specific iteration was released as part of a 2023 Secret Lair drop, a series of curated, limited-time sets featuring unique, alternative art styles. The illustration was provided by the design studio Volta Creation, which utilized a distinctive, modernized aesthetic that deviates from the traditional fantasy style of the original print. This artistic departure was intended to appeal to collectors seeking premium, stylized versions of established tournament-staple cards.

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