MagicCon: Las Vegas Black Lotus VIP
MagicCon: Las Vegas
Black Lotus VIP
Greetings MagicCon: Las Vegas 2025 Black Lotus VIPs!
We are one week away from MagicCon: Las Vegas and wanted to take some time to update you all on changes and activities that are on the schedule for the show.
The Black Lotus Lounge will be found on the second floor of the South Hall in rooms S222/S223.
Below you will find the general daily lounge schedule for the weekend.
Black Lotus VIP Schedule
- 12:00 – 6:00 pm – Lounge opens for bag and Progressive Sealed Event product pick-up
- 3:00 – 4:00 pm - Exclusive Black Lotus Make the Unknown Planechase Card – you will all work with the Casual Play Design team to create a new plane for this exclusive BL VIP event that will debut at a future MagicCon. Bring your ideas and hone your design skills!
- 6:00 – 8:00pm – Black Lotus exclusive shopping window, South Hall Level 2
- 8:00 – 11:00 pm – MagicCon: Las Vegas Welcome Reception + First Look Event with Wizards of the Coast Guests
- Guests may include:
- Aaron Forsythe - VP Studio X R&D
- Matt Tabak – Principal Editor
- Melissa DeTora, Megan Smith, Victoria Spurling – Studio X Casual Play Design Team
- Gavin Verhey, Daniel Holt, Sarah Wassell, Zakeel Gordon, Dillon Deveney, Roy Graham, Lauren Bond – Studio X Game & Creative Designers
- Olivia Gobert-Hicks, Kathleen DeVere, Ben Ulmer, Brian David-Marshall, Rebell Jai, PowrDragn, Lua Stardust – Special Guests
- Menu:
- Mexican Street Fare Tacos
- Served with Corn Tortillas, Red & Green Salsas *GF, *Vegetarian
- Carne Asada – grilled steak + charred onions *GF
- Chicken Carbon + Tomatillos, Roasted Poblano *GF
- Elote – Mexican Street Corn with Chipotle, Chile Lime Butter & Cotija *GF *Vegetarian
- Mexican Street Fare Tacos
- Drinks:
- Cash Bar
- Attendees must show their MagicCon: Las Vegas Black Lotus Badge to gain entry to the First Look Evening Event
- Cash Bar
- Location:
- Area 15
- 3215 South Rancho Dr
- Las Vegas, NV
- Doors open at 8:00 PM
- Food Service from 8:30 – 10:00 PM
- Additional Food & Drink options are available for purchase on-site at Area 15 restaurants
- Guests may include:
- 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Lounge Open. Room S223/S222
- 8:30 am – 11:00 am* Morning Snacks & Beverage Service
- 9:00 am Early Access to Show Floor
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am Meet with Wizards of the Coast Staff & Special Guests, Room S223
- 2:00 – 6:00 pm On Demand Drafts* with Special Guests, Room S222
- 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 2:00pm on Friday. The last draft will fire at 5:30pm regardless of the number of participants. Drafts will be limited to 2 per person. There are no pairings or prizes, but don’t miss out on your chance to play against Wizards guests for a chance at extra boosters
- 7:00 pm Lounge Closed
- 8:30 am – 7:00pm Lounge Open, Room S222/S223
- 8:30 – 11:00 am* Morning snack & Beverage Service
- 9:00 am Early Access to the Show Floor
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am Meet with Wizards of the Coast Staff & Special Guests, Room S223
- 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Commander Planechase Unknown. Commander Deck Needed, Room S222
- 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 designers
- 2:00 pm Grab & Go snack replenishment
- 7:00 pm Lounge closed
- 8:30 am – 6:00pm Lounge Open, Room S222/S223
- 8:30 – 11:00 am* Morning snack & Beverage Service
- 9:00 am Early Access to the Show Floor
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am Meet with Wizards of the Coast Staff & Special Guests, Room S223
- 1:00 – 5:00 pm Mystery Booster 2 Drafts, Room S222
- Maximize the Mystery and let chaos reign! Drafts will fire every time we reach 8 players starting at 1:00 pm on Sunday. Drafts will be limited to 2 per person. The last draft will fire at 4:30pm 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.
- 3:00 – 4:00pm Meet & Greet with Wizards of the Coast Events Team, Room S223
- 6:00 pm Lounge Closed
*A general catering note: To mitigate the inconsistency between venues and catering providers, we are moving to pre-packaged services. Lounge food will consist of items such as granola bars, whole fruit, assorted yogurts, chips, snack mix, etc. You will still have access to all day water, coffee and tea service. If you have specific dietary requirements, please take this all into consideration as you plan your weekend.
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
The Black Lotus VIP Lounge with be located in room S223 on Level 2.
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. Learn more about the MagicCon: Las Vegas afterparty.
Unfortunately, all badges are non-transferable. For additional questions about our badge policy, please check out our FAQ page.