MagicCon: Las Vegas Black Lotus VIP
MagicCon: Las Vegas
Black Lotus VIP
Black Lotus VIP Schedule
Event locations will be announced closer to the event.
- 12:00 PM – Lounge Opens
- Black Lotus MagicCon: Las Vegas Sealed Event Product Pick-up and Play begins
- Black Lotus Progressive Sealed Event: Starting on Thursday, pick up 4 packs of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ play boosters and build a 40-card deck. Play at least 2 games each day, Friday through Sunday to add an additional Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Collector Booster to your pool the following day. Playing 6 games will earn you additional boosters on Sunday. The final chance to claim any earned booster prizing is Sunday at 5:00pm. Look out for Wizards staff and special guests, playing and defeating them in the lounge will earn you additional prizes!
- 2:00 – 4:00 PM Black Lotus MagicCon First Look Activities*
- *Black Lotus MagicCon First Look Activities to be announced. Please check back on this page and/or the Black Lotus Discord for more information closer to the event.
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM Black Lotus ‘TBD Special Event’
- 4:30 – 6:00 PM Welcome Reception with Wizards of the Coast Guests
- Join members of Wizards of the Coast during this casual mixer. Have a chat, grab a signature or discuss game strategy and design. This is your time to socialize with the makers of the world’s best card game! Light food and two (2) drink tickets will be provided.
- 6:00 PM Lounge Closes
- 6:00 – 8:00PM Early Preview Shopping Time
- 8:30 AM Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM Morning Snacks & Beverage Service
- 9:00 AM Early access to the Show Floor
- 2:00 PM Grab & Go snack replenishment
- On-demand Enter the Stormnexus* drafts with Special Guests from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- *Enter the Stormnexus draft: Hold on to your hats, there are dragonstorms on the horizon! Pick up your Khans of Tarkir, Fate Reforged, and Tarkir: Dragonstorm packs and see what chaos is unleashed. Drafts will fire every time we reach 8 players starting at 2:00 PM on Friday. The last draft will fire at 5:30 PM regardless of the number of participants. Drafts will be limited to 2 per person. There are no pairings or prizes, but don’t miss your chance to play against Wizards for a chance at extra boosters.
- 7:00 PM Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM Morning Snacks & Beverage Service
- 9:00 AM Early access to the Show Floor
- 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wizards Casual Play Design and members of the Commander Format Panel (CFP) present Planechase Unknown*. Commander Deck needed.
- *Planechase Unknown: Inspired by Gavin Verhey’s Unknown sealed event, the Casual Play Design team continues to bring you wacky and fun MagicCon themed Planechase cards. VIPs will each take home 5 assorted playtest planes and a MagicCon themed planar die in addition to getting to play Planechase Commander with the aforementioned groups.
- 2:00 PM Grab & Go snack replenishment
- 7:00 PM Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM Morning Snacks & Beverage Service
- 9:00 AM Early access to the Show Floor
- 12:00 – 5:00 PM Mystery Booster 2 Drafts
- Maximize the Mystery and let chaos reign! Drafts will fire every time we reach 8 players starting at 12:00P PM on Sunday. Drafts will be limited to 2 per person. The last draft will fire at 4:00 PM regardless of the number of participants. There are no pairings or prizes, but don’t miss your chance to play against Wizards for a chance at extra boosters.
- 2:00 PM Grab & Go snack replenishment
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM Meet and Greet with Wizards of the Coast Events Team
- 6:00 PM Lounge Closed
Black Lotus VIP Badge Details
* Need some R&R during your adventures at MagicCon? Introducing The Lost Tavern, a new to MagicCon experience! Legendary VIP and Black Lotus VIP badge holders can enter our Multiverse-themed Tavern from 12 PM - 7 PM daily to mix and mingle, enjoy bar access, entertainment and a place to relax with fellow VIP attendees. Looking for more information about what to expect in The Lost Tavern? VIP badge holders will find more The Lost Tavern details in their inboxes closer to MagicCon: Las Vegas.
- Black Lotus VIP Weekend Badge
- 4 Traditional foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Card
- 1 Magic: The Gathering - FINAL FANTASY™ Gift Bundle
- 3 Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ Collector Boosters
- Access to Thursday MagicCon First Look Experiences
- Access to VIP Lounge
- Reserved Seating at Select Panels on the Mana Stage*
- NEW TO MAGICCON: Access to The Lost Tavern**
- An Official Pin Exclusive to The Lost Tavern
- Access to Exclusive Signing & Play Opportuinities with Magic Personalities
- Early Access to the Show Floor
- Thursday Night Show Store Shopping Preview
- 10% off Official Show Store merchandise
- Designated VIP line for Show Store
- Black Lotus Progressive Sealed Event - Weekend Long
- Black Lotus Draft Event - Friday & Sunday
- Black Lotus Commander Unknown Planechase Event - Saturday
- Black Lotus VIP Branded Bag
- Black Lotus Exclusive Playmat
- Black Lotus Exclusive Wearable
- Black Lotus Exclusive Drinkware
- Branded Lanyard
- MagicCon 2025 Event Exclusive Deck Box + Sleeves
- MagicCon: Las Vegas Official Pin
- MagicCon: Las Vegas Staff Trader Pin
- Access to the Art of Magic
- Access to the Immersive Experience
- Access to the Free Play Area
- Access to the CommandZone
- Access to Creator Central
- Access to the Official MagicCon Show Store
- Access to the Mana Stage and Panel Rooms
FAQ
More details will be available closer to the show.
Unfortunately, once badges are sold out, they are gone.
All your VIP Merch is available for pick up in the Black Lotus Lounge all weekend long.
Yes! You may pick up your 4 play boosters any time during MagicCon: Las Vegas show hours, including the Black Lotus early access on Thursday.
Access to any parties or other off-site/after-hour events, and ticketed play events is not included in your badge. You will be able to purchase these separately via your Leap account. More information regarding off-site/after-hour events will be available closer to the show.
Unfortunately, all badges are non-transferable. For additional questions about our badge policy, please check out our FAQ page.