What’s New
MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 has been officially announced 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: Early Bird pricing set at $450
- Includes 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 the Family Spark Lounge, Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart boosters, and a Beginner Box
- Mythic VIP Bundle: Priced at $3,300, offering Black Lotus VIP status for all three MagicCon events in 2026
- Every badge comes with a promo card: a textless Wayfarer’s Bauble illustrated by Diego Gisbert
- Spend-reward promo: Full-art Forest by John Avon, available with purchases of $150 or more at the Official Show Store
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pizza Lands: Full-art basic lands featuring mana-themed pizza toppings (like broccoli for Forests and sardines for Islands)
- Secrets of Strixhaven: Featuring a highly anticipated bonus sheet, akin to the Mystical Archive from the original Strixhaven set (details to be announced)
- Promo Forest: John Avon's full-art, Lotus-themed design, available with qualifying store purchases
Autographs & Relics
- Featured artist Alba BG will be presenting merchandise and Artist Proofs at the event
- Artist Proofs from Alba BG are expected to be highly sought after due to her distinctive artistic style
Collector Notes
- The 2026 convention takes place in May, marking a new time frame between key set releases
- Pizza Lands have captured attention with their meme-worthy appeal and distinct artwork
- Foil Pizza Lands are anticipated to see significant market interest, especially among vendors
- Secrets of Strixhaven is expected to be the primary draft format at the event
- Promo cards feature a textless Wayfarer’s Bauble and a John Avon full-art Forest
- Alba BG is the spotlight artist, with exclusive merchandise and Artist Proofs available
- No specific odds or print numbers have been shared for promos or inserts
- Badge sales commence December 1, 2025, with various tiers available for families and VIP attendees
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