What’s New
Wizards of the Coast has revealed the dates for MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026, which will take place from May 1-3, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, the event is set in spring, nestled 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: Priced at an Early Bird rate of $450
- Comes with five Collector Boosters (two from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, three from Secrets of Strixhaven)
- Family Spark Bundle: Includes badges for an adult and a youth, access to Family Spark Lounge, Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart boosters, and a Beginner Box
- Mythic VIP Bundle: Costs $3,300, providing Black Lotus VIP access for all three MagicCon events in 2026
- Every badge includes a promo card: Textless Wayfarer’s Bauble (artwork 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 series (details to be announced)
- Promo Forest: John Avon full-art, Lotus-themed, available with qualifying store purchases
Autographs & Relics
- Artist Alba BG will be present, offering merchandise and Artist Proofs during the event
- Alba BG's Artist Proofs are anticipated to be highly sought after due to her unique artistic style
Collector Notes
- The 2026 event is rescheduled to May, a new period between major set launches
- Pizza Lands are drawing considerable interest for their novelty and distinctive art
- Market activity is predicted around foil Pizza Lands, especially among traders
- Secrets of Strixhaven is likely to be the primary draft format at the event
- Promo cards include a textless Wayfarer’s Bauble and a John Avon full-art Forest
- Alba BG is the highlighted artist, with exclusive merchandise and Artist Proofs available
- No detailed odds or print runs have been shared for promos or inserts
- Badge sales commence on December 1, 2025, with various tiers available for families and VIPs
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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