What’s New
Wizards of the Coast has revealed plans for MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026, set to occur from May 1-3, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, the event shifts to a spring schedule, strategically placed 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 child, access to the Family Spark Lounge, Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart boosters, and a Beginner Box
- Mythic VIP Bundle: Priced at $3,300, grants Black Lotus VIP status for all three MagicCon events in 2026
- Every badge includes a promo card: Textless Wayfarer’s Bauble featuring artwork by Diego Gisbert
- Spend-reward promo: Full-art Forest by John Avon, available with a $150+ purchase from the Official Show Store
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pizza Lands: Full-art basic lands showcasing pizza slices with toppings themed after mana symbols (e.g., broccoli for Forests, sardines for Islands)
- Secrets of Strixhaven: Expected bonus sheet reminiscent of Mystical Archive from the original Strixhaven set (details forthcoming)
- Promo Forest: John Avon full-art, Lotus-themed, available with qualifying store purchases
Autographs & Relics
- Featured artist Alba BG will be present, offering merchandise and Artist Proofs
- Alba BG's Artist Proofs are anticipated to be highly sought after due to her unique artistic style
Collector Notes
- This year's convention shifts to May, a new slot between major set launches
- Pizza Lands have drawn considerable interest for their meme-worthy appeal and distinctive artwork
- Expect active trading around foil Pizza Lands, particularly among vendors
- Secrets of Strixhaven is expected to be the primary draft format at the event
- Promo cards include a textless Wayfarer’s Bauble and a John Avon full-art Forest
- Alba BG is the featured artist, with exclusive merchandise and Artist Proofs available
- No specific odds or print run details have been provided for promos or inserts
- Badge sales commence on December 1, 2025, offering various tiers to cater to families and VIPs
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