MagicCon: Atlanta Black Lotus VIP
MagicCon: Atlanta
Black Lotus VIP
Black Lotus VIP General Schedule
Event locations will be announced closer to the event. Schedule subject to change.
- 12:00 PM – Lounge Opens - Welcome to MagicCon First Look Thursday!
- 12:00 PM - Black Lotus MagicCon: Atlanta Sealed Event League Product Pick-up and Play begins
- Black Lotus Progressive Sealed Event: Starting on Thursday, pick up 4 packs of Reality Fracture play boosters and build a 40-card deck. Play at least 2 games each day, Friday through Sunday, to add an additional Reality Fracture Collector Booster to your pool the following day. Playing 6 games by Sunday will earn you three total Collector Boosters. The final chance to claim any booster prizes earned is Sunday at 5:00pm. Look out for Wizards staff and special guests, playing and defeating them in the lounge could earn you additional prizes!
- 1:00 – 8:00 PM - Black Lotus VIP Behind the Card Frame & First Look
- 2:00 – 2:45 PM - Content TBD
- 3:00 – 3:45 PM - Content TBD
- 4:15 – 5:15 PM - Casual Play Design Presents: Black Lotus VIPs Design the Unknown Planechase Card
- 5:30 – 6:15 PM - Content TBD
- 6:30 – 7:30 PM - Paint & Sip
- 8:00 – 11:00 PM - Welcome Reception + First Look with Wizards of the Coast Guests
- Join members of Wizards of the Coast & Special Guests 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 provided and a no-host bar.
- 8:30 AM - Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM - Beverage Service
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM - Online Store Pre-order Product Pick-up
- 9:45 AM - Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM - PLAY EVENT* with Special Guests
- *TBD. This event is under construction. Much like First Look Thursday, we are workshopping ideas to change up the lounge play events based on Black Lotus Feedback. Stay tuned and check back here for updates.
- 7:00 PM - Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM - Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM - Beverage Service
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM - Online Store Pre-order Product Pick-up
- 9:45 AM - Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM - WotC Casual Play Designers 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.
- 7:00 PM - Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM - Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM - Beverage Service
- 9:45 AM - Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 1:00 – 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 1:00P 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.
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM - Meet & Greet/Feedback Session with Wizards of the Coast Event Team
- 6:00 PM - Lounge Closed
Black Lotus VIP Programmatic Updates:
We’re making your show smoother, faster and more enjoyable! Here’s what’s changing for Black Lotus VIP badge holders in 2026.
New & Improved:
Shop Early to Skip the Line!
As a Black Lotus VIP badge holder, you’ll have exclusive access to an online early shopping window. Pre-order your favorite items before the show and we’ll package them for you for easy pick up onsite.
Enjoy your 10% discount as always
MagicCon attendees will receive a MagicCon 2026 Preordain promo card with art by Chris Seaman for every $150 they spend in a single transaction.
You are still welcome to shop in-store via the GA line anytime during the show
Simplified First Look Experience
We loved trialing our Thursday Black Lotus VIP experience in 2025, and it is now a standard part of the badge package going forward.
Black Lotus VIP Badge Details
- VIP Weekend Badge
- Branded Lanyard
- 10% off Official Show Store merchandise
- 4x Traditional foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Card
- 3x Reality Fracture Collector Boosters
- 3x Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Collector Boosters
- 1x Reality Fracture Secret Lair Bundle
- MagicCon: Atlanta 2026 Black Lotus Exclusive Quiver Bolt
- MagicCon: Atlanta Official Pin
- MagicCon: Atlanta Official Staff Trader Pin
- Black Lotus VIP Branded Bag
- Black Lotus Exclusive Playmat
- Black Lotus Exclusive Drinkware
- Black Lotus Progressive Sealed League Event - Weekend Long
- Black Lotus Draft Events - Friday & Sunday
- Black Lotus Commander Unknown Planechase Event - Saturday
- Access to Thursday First Look Experiences + Welcome Reception
- Access to VIP Lounge
- Access to Exclusive Signing & Play Opportunities with Magic Personalities
- Access to Advance online shopping window with on-site pick-up Concierge
- Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- Access to Black Lotus VIP Discord
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: Atlanta 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.