What’s New
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled plans for MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026, set to take place from May 1-3, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, the event transitions to a spring schedule, 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 at $450
- Contains 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, granting Black Lotus VIP status for all three 2026 MagicCon events
- Each badge comes with a promo card: Textless Wayfarer’s Bauble (art by Diego Gisbert)
- Spend-reward promo: Full-art Forest by John Avon (with a $150+ purchase from 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 to include a bonus sheet, akin to Mystical Archive from the original Strixhaven set (details forthcoming)
- Promo Forest: John Avon full-art, Lotus-themed, available with qualifying store purchase
Autographs & Relics
- Featured artist Alba BG will present merchandise and Artist Proofs at the event
- Artist Proofs by Alba BG are anticipated to be sought after due to her distinctive style
Collector Notes
- The 2026 convention is moving to May, a new slot between major set launches
- Pizza Lands have captured considerable interest for their meme-worthy appeal and unique design
- Market activity is anticipated around foil Pizza Lands, particularly among vendors
- Secrets of Strixhaven is expected to be the primary draft format at the convention
- 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 revealed for promos or inserts
- Badge sales begin December 1, 2025, with various tiers available for families and VIPs
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