Magic: The Gathering

Pre-War Formalwear

Secret Lair Drop 2450 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 2450
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: White
Artist: Pauline Voss
Market price: $2.59

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Market

What it's worth

$2.59market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.78 – $2.64 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Secret Lair Drop series showcases the distinct aesthetic of pre-war formalwear. Collectors prize this piece for its unique thematic presentation, which captures a refined and bygone elegance within the context of the game.

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Card face

What it does

When this Equipment enters, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach this Equipment to it.

Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has vigilance.

Equip 3 generic mana

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pre-War Formalwear card was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair series, specifically within the Fallout-themed collection. This card draws its aesthetic inspiration directly from the post-apocalyptic role-playing video game series, specifically highlighting the refined, retro-futuristic attire found in the Fallout universe's high-society settings.

The card features artwork by Wisnu Tan, who captured the quintessential 1950s-inspired sartorial elegance central to the game's aesthetic. Released in 2024 to celebrate the Fallout franchise, the design aimed to translate the game's unique sartorial charm into the tabletop format. It was received as a stylistic homage by fans of both the card game and the video game series, grounding its visual appeal in the franchise's enduring cultural legacy.

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About

About Pre-War Formalwear

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