What’s New
MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 has been officially announced by Wizards of the Coast, set for May 1-3, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, the event shifts to a spring timeframe, falling between the releases 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 at $450
- Includes five Collector Boosters (two from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, three from Secrets of Strixhaven)
- Family Spark Bundle: 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: $3,300, providing Black Lotus VIP status for all three 2026 MagicCon events
- Every badge comes with a promo card: Textless Wayfarer’s Bauble (artwork by Diego Gisbert)
- Spend-reward promo: Full-art Forest by John Avon (available with a $150+ purchase at the Official Show Store)
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pizza Lands: Full-art basic lands featuring pizza slices with mana-themed toppings (e.g., broccoli for Forests, sardines for Islands)
- Secrets of Strixhaven: A highly anticipated bonus sheet, akin to Mystical Archive from the original Strixhaven set (details to come)
- Promo Forest: John Avon full-art, Lotus-themed, obtainable with a qualifying store purchase
Autographs & Relics
- Artist Alba BG will present merchandise and Artist Proofs at the event
- Artist Proofs by Alba BG are expected to be popular due to her unique style
Collector Notes
- The 2026 convention is now in May, a new slot between major set launches
- Pizza Lands have drawn significant interest for their meme value and distinct artwork
- Foil Pizza Lands are expected to be a highlight among vendors
- Secrets of Strixhaven is anticipated to be the primary draft format at the convention
- Promotional cards include a textless Wayfarer’s Bauble and a John Avon full-art Forest
- Alba BG is the featured artist, offering exclusive merchandise and Artist Proofs
- No specific details on odds or print runs for promos or inserts have been shared
- Badge sales commence on December 1, 2025, with various tiers for families and VIPs
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