What’s New
Wizards of the Coast has revealed details for MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026, taking place from May 1-3, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event shifts to a spring date, nestled between the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles release (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 an adult and a youth, entry to Family Spark Lounge, Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart boosters and Beginner Box
- Mythic VIP Bundle: $3,300, Black Lotus VIP status for all three 2026 MagicCon gatherings
- Promo card with every badge: Textless Wayfarer’s Bauble (art by Diego Gisbert)
- Spend-reward promo: Full-art Forest by John Avon (for purchases of $150+ at the Official Show Store)
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pizza Lands: Full-art basic lands with pizza slices and 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 upcoming)
- Promo Forest: John Avon full-art, Lotus-themed, available with qualifying store purchases
Autographs & Relics
- Featured artist Alba BG will have merchandise and Artist Proofs for sale at the event
- Alba BG's Artist Proofs are anticipated to be highly sought after due to her unique style
Collector Notes
- The 2026 convention is scheduled for May, a fresh timeslot between major set launches
- Pizza Lands are drawing significant interest for their quirky appeal and distinctive artwork
- Market activity is expected around foil Pizza Lands, particularly among sellers
- Secrets of Strixhaven is projected to be the primary draft format at the convention
- Promo 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 odds or print runs have been shared for promos or inserts
- Badge sales start on December 1, 2025, with several tiers for families and VIP attendees
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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