What’s New
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026, set for May 1-3, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, the event shifts to a spring slot, positioned 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 rate of $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 Family Spark Lounge, Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart boosters, and Beginner Box
- Mythic VIP Bundle: $3,300, granting Black Lotus VIP status for all 2026 MagicCon events
- Promo card with each badge: Textless Wayfarer’s Bauble (art by Diego Gisbert)
- Spend-reward promo: Full-art Forest by John Avon (available with $150+ purchase at the Official Show Store)
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pizza Lands: Full-art basic lands with pizza slices featuring mana-themed toppings (e.g., broccoli for Forests, sardines for Islands)
- Secrets of Strixhaven: Expected bonus sheet, akin to Mystical Archive from the initial Strixhaven set (details to be announced)
- Promo Forest: John Avon full-art, Lotus-themed, available with qualifying store purchases
Autographs & Relics
- Featured artist Alba BG will present merchandise and Artist Proofs at the convention
- Artist Proofs from Alba BG are anticipated to be highly sought after due to her unique style
Collector Notes
- The 2026 event moves to May, a fresh timeslot between major set releases
- Pizza Lands have attracted notable attention for their meme-like appeal and distinctive artwork
- Market activity is predicted around foil Pizza Lands, 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 featured artist, offering exclusive merchandise and Artist Proofs
- No specific odds or print runs have been disclosed for promos or inserts
- Badge sales commence on December 1, 2025, with various tiers to suit families and VIPs
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