What’s New
Wizards of the Coast has revealed MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026, set for May 1-3, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, the event is moving to a spring schedule, nestled between the releases of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (March 6, 2026) and Secrets of Strixhaven (April 2026). Badge registration begins December 1, 2025.
Configuration at a Glance
- Legendary VIP Package: Early Bird rate at $450
- Includes five Collector Boosters (two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, three Secrets of Strixhaven)
- Family Spark Bundle: Includes badges for one adult and one child, access to Family Spark Lounge, Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart boosters, and a Beginner Box
- Mythic VIP Bundle: $3,300, Black Lotus VIP status for all three 2026 MagicCon events
- Every badge comes with a promo card: Textless Wayfarer’s Bauble (art by Diego Gisbert)
- Spend-reward promo: Full-art Forest by John Avon (for purchases over $150 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: Expected bonus sheet, akin to the Mystical Archive from the original Strixhaven set (details to be announced)
- Promo Forest: John Avon full-art, Lotus-themed, available with qualifying store purchase
Autographs & Relics
- Featured artist Alba BG will have merchandise and Artist Proofs available at the event
- Artist Proofs from Alba BG are anticipated to be highly sought after due to her unique style
Collector Notes
- The 2026 convention is now scheduled for May, a new timeframe between major set launches
- Pizza Lands have captured significant interest for their quirky appeal and distinctive artwork
- Market activity is expected to spike around foil Pizza Lands, especially among dealers
- Secrets of Strixhaven is expected to dominate as 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 released for promos or inserts
- Badge sales start December 1, 2025, with various tiers for families and VIPs
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