<p>On Thursday, May 15th, early bird badge sales go live for <a href="https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/badges/buy-badges.html">MagicCon Atlanta</a>! This first batch of badges, which are discounted by approximately 10%, will be public at 8 AM Pacific Time, or 11 AM Eastern. What will this event cost you to attend? Let's take a look!</p>
<h2>MagicCon Atlanta Ticket Pricing Information</h2>
<p>The badges for MagicCon Atlanta are divided into multiple tiers:</p>
<h3>Black Lotus VIP Badge</h3>
<p>First off, we have the Black Lotus VIP tier. This badge is by far the most expensive one on the list. It is also the most all-encompassing. The early bird sale has it listed at $900, but once general sales begin, it will cost $1,000 to get a Black Lotus VIP badge. According to the badge sales page on the site for MagicCon Atlanta, here is what you'll get for this access:</p>
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<li><span class="text--small">Black Lotus VIP Badge </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Branded Lanyard</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">4 Traditional foil Avacyn's Pilgrim promo card</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">2 <i>Edge of Eternities</i> Collector Boosters </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">3 <i>Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man Collector Boosters</i></span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">1 <i>Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man </i>Spidey's Spectacular Showdown Scene Box</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">MagicCon 2025 Event Exclusive Deck Box + Sleeves </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Black Lotus Progressive Sealed Event - Weekend Long</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Black Lotus Draft Events - Friday &amp; Sunday</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Black Lotus Commander Unknown Planechase Event - Saturday</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Access to Thursday First Look Experiences</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Access to The Lost Tavern</span></li>
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<li><span class="text--small">An Official Pin Exclusive to The Lost Tavern </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Reserved Seating at the Mana Stage</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Access to Black Lotus VIP Lounge</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Access to Exclusive Signing &amp; Play Opportuinities with <i>Magic</i> Personalities</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Early Access to the Show Floor</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">MagicCon: Atlanta Official Pin</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">MagicCon: Atlanta Staff Trader Pin</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Black Lotus VIP Branded Bag</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Designated VIP line for Show Store</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">10% off Official Show Store merchandise</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Black Lotus Exclusive Playmat </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Black Lotus Exclusive Wearable </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Black Lotus Exclusive Drinkware</span></li>
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<h3>Legendary VIP Badge</h3>
<p>Next, we have the Legendary VIP Badge. This badge will normally cost $400, but for the early bird sale, the badge is discounted to $360. There are fewer perks to getting a Legendary VIP Badge, but it's still full of a lot of good access and swag:</p>
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<li><span class="text--small">Legendary VIP Weekend Badge</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Branded Lanyard</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">2 Traditional foil <i>Avacyn's Pilgrim</i> promo card</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">2 <i>Edge of Eternities</i> Collector Boosters </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">3 <i>Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man</i> Collector Boosters</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Access to The Lost Tavern*</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">An Official Pin Exclusive to The Lost Tavern </span></li>
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<li><span class="text--small">Legendary VIP Exclusive Playmat </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">MagicCon 2025 Event Exclusive Deck Box + Sleeves </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">MagicCon: Atlanta Official Pin</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">10% off Official Show Store merchandise</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Legendary VIP Exclusive Drinkware</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">Legendary VIP Branded Bag</span></li>
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<h3>Premium Badges</h3>
<p>Next, Premium badges are divided into either single-day badges or weekend badges. Single-day badges are normally $75, but for this early bird sale, they're $65. Meanwhile, Weekend badges are normally $170 but are $150 for the sale.</p>
<p>If you are getting a single-day badge, here's what you should expect from it:</p>
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<li><span class="text--small">Fri, Sat, or Sun Badge</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">1 Non-foil <i>Acvacyn's Pilgrim</i> Promo Card </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">2 <i>Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man</i> Collector Booster</span></li>
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<p>And, if you're getting a weekend badge, here's what you will get:</p>
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<li><span class="text--small">Weekend Badge</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">2 Traditional foil <i>Avacyn's Pilgrim</i> Promo Cards</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">3 <i>Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man Collector </i>Boosters</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">MagicCon: Atlanta Event Playmat </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">MagicCon 2025 Event Exclusive Deck Box + Sleeves </span></li>
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<h3>General Badges</h3>
<p>Next, general badges are most people's cheapest option. These normally cost $40 or $110 for a single day or weekend badge, respectively, but are $30 or $100, respectively, for this sale.</p>
<p>Single-day badges will get you a promo copy of <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Avacyn&#039;s Pilgrim" href="#" target="_blank">Avacyn&#039;s Pilgrim</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, while a weekend badge will get you two copies of that promo.</p>
<h3>Youth Badges</h3>
<p>Finally, we come to youth badges. Prices for this tier seem set, as there isn't a different price than the one they show on the site. Youth badges are either $20 for one day or $50 for the weekend, and only cover attendees under a certain age.</p>
<p>If your kid is going for a youth badge, this is what they should be getting:</p>
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<li><span class="text--small">Youth Fri, Sat, or Sun Badge</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">1 Non-foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Card </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">2 <i>Magic: The Gathering Foundations</i> Jumpstart Boosters</span></li>
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<p>And, if they're going for the weekend, here's what they'll receive:</p>
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<li><span class="text--small">Youth Weekend Badge</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">1 Non-foil <i>Avacyn's Pilgrim</i> Promo Card </span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">1 <i>Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man</i> Collector Booster</span></li>
<li><span class="text--small">1 <i>Magic: The Gathering Foundations</i> Beginner Box</span></li>
</ul>
<h2>MagicCon Atlanta - Can You Attend?</h2>
<p>This convention is sure to have a bunch of really cool events and exhibitions. <a href="https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/badges/buy-badges.html">You can find the badge sale here.</a> Are you planning to get yourself to Atlanta for the con? Sound off below!</p>
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<p>There's always plenty to do at MagicCon events. From professional play, to panels, all the way to Commander pickup games, MagicCon is always a blast for those who join in on the fun. But now, for <a href="https://magic.gg/news/celebrating-final-fantasy-at-magiccon-las-vegas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MagicCon: Las Vegas</a>, there is even more incentive to reserve a spot! The event will, in part, celebrate <em>Wizards of the Coast</em>'s collaboration with <em>Square Enix</em> on <em>Magic: The Gathering's</em> upcoming <em>Final Fantasy</em> set.</p>
<h2><em>Final Fantasy</em>-themed Promo Yoshimaru</h2>
<p>There is a special surprise for fans of <em>FFXVI</em>'s goodest boy. If you attend MagicCon: Las Vegas this year, you will receive a promotional copy of Torgal, Clive's Companion. Torgal is a <em>Final Fantasy XVI</em>-themed reskin of <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful" href="#" target="_blank">Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>.</p>
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<p>Attendees of MagicCon: Las Vegas will receive their copy of Torgal alongside their entry badges, making that moment all the more special.</p>
<h2>The Making of <em>MTGxFF</em></h2>
<p>If you're attending on Friday, the convention has a panel that day detailing the behind-the-scenes efforts that allowed <em>Magic: The Gathering</em>'s latest Universes Beyond set to come to fruition.</p>
<blockquote><p>Sixteen FINAL FANTASY games spanning decades. Hundreds of beloved characters. Dozens of unique mechanics. Numerous art styles, tones, locations, animations, stories. How did the designers at Wizards of the Coast combine all of this to give us <em>Magic: The Gathering</em>—FINAL FANTASY? You can learn how at MagicCon: Las Vegas. Hear the stories from behind the scenes on how this monumental <em>Magic</em> set came to be.</p>
<p>Host: <strong>Ben Starr</strong><br />
Panelists: <strong>Daniel Holt</strong>, <strong>Gavin Verhey</strong>, <strong>Dillon Deveney</strong>, and <strong>Zakeel Gordon</strong></p></blockquote>
<h2>Pro Tour: <em>Final Fantasy</em></h2>
<p>Additionally, Pro Tour: <em>Final Fantasy</em> is at MagicCon: Las Vegas this year. Over 300 professional <em>Magic</em> players will compete in Vegas for their piece of a $500,000 prize pool. According to Magic.gg's blurb:</p>
<blockquote><p>With bragging rights, a $500,000 prize pool, and invitations to Pro Tour <em>Edge of Eternities</em> and <i>Magic</i> World Championship 31 on the line, it'll be an action-packed tournament! The formats for this event will be <em>Magic: The Gathering</em>—FINAL FANTASY Booster Draft and Standard Constructed.</p></blockquote>
<p>Players can also watch this event from home via <a href="http://twitch.tv/magic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">twitch.tv/magic</a>. There will also be periodic recaps for event coverage posted on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@play_mtg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Play MTG</a> YouTube channel.</p>
<h2>Other MagicCon Attractions in Las Vegas</h2>
<p>There are several other events and attractions at MagicCon: Las Vegas this year. These include:</p>
<h3>Ticketed Play Events</h3>
<p>The ticketed play events for this convention include:</p>
<ul>
<li>a Friday Night Magic 2-Headed Giant Sealed event</li>
<li>the Pro Tour Qualifier, wherein the event is <em>Final Fantasy</em> Sealed</li>
<li>a Commander Party event for <em>Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy</em></li>
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<h3>A Square Enix Merch Booth</h3>
<p>According to Magic.gg:</p>
<blockquote><p>Find plushies and figurines of iconic FINAL FANTASY characters—plus, be among the first to grab card sleeves featuring official FINAL FANTASY artwork in an advance sale before their retail release later this year!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Game Knights Live</h3>
<p>This fan-favorite event will take place on the Mana Stage on Friday evening. While <em>Wizards of the Coast</em> has vowed not to spoil any surprises, at least one player in the exhibition match will, in fact, have a deck based on a <em>MTGxFF</em> commander.</p>
<h2>Final Notes</h2>
<p>Are you going to MagicCon: Las Vegas? Will you be doing any specific activities while there? If you're familiar with the area, let us and your fellow commenters know what the best haunts are in the area! Sound off below!</p>


Final Fantasy Celebrations At MagicCon: Las Vegas

<h6 style="text-align: right;">Header Photo provided by Wizards of the Coast</h6>
<p>LAS VEGAS -- Most Early Bird badges are currently available for MagicCon: Las Vegas, but if you needed a little extra incentive, how does a party sound?</p>
<p>Event organizers for the June event announced today a one-night-only "<a href="https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/experience/magiccon-presents-party-at-the-edge-of-eternity.html?querytoken=rXaS%20JQNHccILjyHALrrnfzhRc1vgCdunoj3mxMd4fElW3NsrsbHOJ9NhJ2jZojeVuJCQSv6bNFzbroi2OtaUw%3D%3D">Party at the Edge of Eternity</a>" featuring DJ Elliot and Grumgully taking place Friday, June 20 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.</p>
<p>Held at AREA15 approximately 15 minutes from MagicCon's location at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the event promises to "help celebrate the first night of Summer" and "launch your weekend into the stratosphere." Event organizers laud karaoke as a primary draw for the evening's festivities in addition to the socializing.</p>
<p>Early Bird General Admission tickets for the event are $40 for a limited time, ending April 18 or while supplies last, before raising to the standard price of $50. A ticket includes entry into both areas of the party: The "Portal" and The "Wall." The event is limited to attendees age 21+ and a valid MagicCon badge is required to purchase a Party at the Edge of Eternity ticket.</p>
<p>MagicCon: Las Vegas is slated for June 20-22. Tickets are <a href="https://checkout.conventions.leapevent.tech/eh/wlherwuptsywmagiclvvzqylhzcvhjt">on sale now</a>. A full schedule of events and ticketed play is <a href="https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/magic-play/ticketed-play-schedule.html">available here</a>.</p>


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