What’s New
MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 has been officially unveiled by Wizards of the Coast, taking place from May 1-3, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, the event shifts to a spring slot, nestled between the launches of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (March 6, 2026) and Secrets of Strixhaven (April 2026). Badge registration begins on December 1, 2025.
Configuration at a Glance
- Legendary VIP Package: Available at an Early Bird rate of $450
- Comes with five Collector Boosters (two from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, three from Secrets of Strixhaven)
- Family Spark Bundle: Includes badges for one adult and one youth, access to Family Spark Lounge, plus Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart boosters and Beginner Box
- Mythic VIP Bundle: Priced at $3,300, grants Black Lotus VIP status for all three MagicCon events in 2026
- Each badge comes with a promo card: Textless Wayfarer’s Bauble featuring artwork by Diego Gisbert
- Promo for spending: Full-art Forest by John Avon (available with $150+ purchase at the Official Show Store)
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pizza Lands: Full-art basic lands designed with mana-themed pizza toppings (e.g., broccoli for Forests, sardines for Islands)
- Secrets of Strixhaven: Expected bonus sheet, akin to Mystical Archive from the initial Strixhaven set (further details to follow)
- Promo Forest: John Avon full-art, Lotus-themed, accessible with a qualifying store purchase
Autographs & Relics
- Alba BG, a featured artist, will present merchandise and Artist Proofs during the event
- Artist Proofs from Alba BG are anticipated to be highly sought after due to her unique artistic flair
Collector Notes
- The 2026 convention is scheduled for May, a fresh timeslot between key set releases
- Pizza Lands are attracting notable interest for their meme-worthy appeal and distinctive art
- Heightened market activity is expected for foil Pizza Lands, especially among sellers
- Secrets of Strixhaven is predicted to be the primary draft format at the event
- Promotional cards include a textless Wayfarer’s Bauble and a John Avon full-art Forest
- Alba BG is the spotlight artist, offering exclusive merchandise and Artist Proofs
- No specific odds or print runs have been announced for promos or inserts
- Badge sales commence on December 1, 2025, with various tiers available for families and VIP attendees
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