What’s New
Wizards of the Coast has announced MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026, scheduled for May 1-3, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event moves to a spring timeslot, positioned between the releases of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (March 6, 2026) and Secrets of Strixhaven (April 2026). Badge enrollment opens December 1, 2025.
Configuration at a Glance
- Legendary VIP Package: Early Bird price of $450
- Includes five Collector Boosters (two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, three 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, Black Lotus VIP status for all three 2026 MagicCon events
- Promo card with every badge: Textless Wayfarer’s Bauble (art by Diego Gisbert)
- Spend-reward promo: Full-art Forest by John Avon (for $150+ Official Show Store purchase)
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: Anticipated bonus sheet, similar to Mystical Archive from the original Strixhaven set (details pending)
- Promo Forest: John Avon full-art, Lotus-themed, available with qualifying store purchase
Autographs & Relics
- Featured artist Alba BG will offer merchandise and Artist Proofs at the show
- Artist Proofs from Alba BG are expected to be in high demand due to her distinct style
Collector Notes
- The 2026 convention moves to May, a new timeslot between major set releases
- Pizza Lands have generated significant attention for their meme appeal and unique artwork
- Market activity is expected around foil Pizza Lands, especially among vendors
- Secrets of Strixhaven is likely to be the main 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, with exclusive merchandise and Artist Proofs available
- No specific odds or print runs have been disclosed for promos or inserts
- Badge sales open December 1, 2025, with multiple tiers to accommodate families and VIPs
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