MagicCon: Amsterdam Black Lotus VIP
MagicCon: Amsterdam
Black Lotus VIP
Black Lotus VIP General Schedule
Event locations will be announced closer to the event. Schedule subject to change.
More information will be added as we get closer to the show.
- 12:00 PM – Lounge Opens - Welcome to MagicCon First Look Thursday!
- 12:00 PM – Black Lotus MagicCon: Amsterdam Sealed Event League Product Pick-up and Play begins
- Black Lotus Progressive Sealed Event: Starting on Thursday, pick up 4 packs of Magic: The Gathering MARVEL Superheroes 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 MARVEL Superheroes 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 – 5:00 PM – Black Lotus First Look Activities - UNDER CONSTRUCTION*
- *Black Lotus MagicCon First Look Activities to be announced. Based on Black Lotus feedback gathered during 2025, First Look Activities will be consolidated at the MagicCon venue. We received a lot of feedback about what folks are looking for as part of First Look Thursday. We are workshopping activities and will keep you updated.
- 7:00 PM – Lounge Closes
- 8:30 – 11:30 PM – Welcome Reception 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!
- 8:30 AM – Lounge Opens
- 8:30 AM – Shopping Concierge Pre-Order Pick Up Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM – Beverage Service
- 9:45 AM – Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- PLAY EVENT* with Special Guests from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- *TBD. This event is under construction. Much like First Look Thursday, we are workshopping ideas to change the lounge play events based on Black Lotus Feedback. Stay tuned and check back here for updates.
- 7:00 PM – Lounge Closed
- 7:00 PM – Shopping Concierge Pre-Order Pick Up Closed
- 8:30 AM – Lounge Opens
- 8:30 AM – Shopping Concierge Pre-Order Pick Up Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM – Beverage Service
- 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
- 7:00 PM – Shopping Concierge Pre-Order Pick Up Closed
- 8:30 AM – Lounge Opens
- 8:30 AM – Shopping Concierge Pre-Order Pick Up 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
- 4:00 PM – Shopping Concierge Pre-Order Pick Up Closed
- 6:00 PM – Lounge Closed
Black Lotus VIP 2026 Badge Details:
- VIP Weekend Badge
- Priority Entry to the Show Floor at 9:45 AM
- 4x Traditional foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Card
- 2x Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Boosters
- 3x Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes Collector Boosters
- 1x Random Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes Scene Box
- 10% off Official Show Store merchandise
- MagicCon: Amsterdam 2026 Black Lotus Exclusive Quiver Bolt
- MagicCon: Amsterdam Official Pin
- MagicCon: Amsterdam Official Staff Trader Pin
- MagicCon Branded Lanyard
- 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 Black Lotus VIP Discord
- 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
Black Lotus VIP Programatic 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.
- Where product transaction limits per day are in place, Black Lotus VIP attendees will be able to purchase a full-weekend allocation of product at one time to remove the need to return to the store. Product limits will be communicated at a later date
- Enjoy your 10% discount as always
- MagicCon attendees will receive a MagicCon 2026 Prismatic Ending promo card with art by Diego Gisbert for every €138 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
All First Look activities will take place right at the venue, no need to dash between locations! 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 Meet & Greets
Black Lotus Members will have access to exclusive Meet & Greets with select special guests. Talent and time to be announced at a later date.
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: Amsterdam 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.