MagicCon: Detroit Black Lotus VIP
MagicCon: Detroit
Black Lotus VIP Experience
MagicCon: Detroit Black Lotus VIP Experience
Event locations will be announced closer to the event. Schedule subject to change.
Black Lotus VIP Experience 2027
In 2027, we will continue to deliver a premium and unique experience for our Black Lotus VIP badge holders. While exact events and amenities may change show over show, here’s an idea of activities and benefits being a Black Lotus VIP may include.
- Thursday First Look Day
- Behind the Card Frame content series with more access to WZ designers, creatives, and creators
- Online pre-order shopping
- Pre-order shopping for official merch items delivered to the Black Lotus VIP lounge
- Unique in-lounge Play Events
- Daily events, including league play
- Elite Access & Time Savings
- Priority Entry: Early floor access lets you bypass the general admission morning queue
- Premium On-Site Lounge
- Private Sanctuary: The Black Lotus Lounge provides a quiet, exclusive space for VIPs only with staff available daily to help with your on-site needs and questions.
MagicCon: Detroit Black Lotus VIP Schedule
- 12:00 pm Black Lotus VIP Lounge Opens
- 2:00 – 7:00 pm Behind the Card Frame Content Series
- 6:00 pm Black Lotus VIP Lounge Registration Desk Closes
- 8:00 – 11:00 pm Welcome Reception + First Look Content
- 8:30 AM Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM Beverage Service
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM Coffee Chat with Wizards of the Coast special guests
- 9:45 AM Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 11:00 – 2:00 PM Black Lotus Exclusive Meet & Greet (Talent to be announced at a later date)
- 2:00 -6:00 PM Black Lotus VIP Play Event with Wizards of the Coast special guests
- This is a play event just for Black Lotus VIPs. Format will be determined closure to the event and will be unique to each location in 2027. Previous formats have included Draft, 2HG, Supervillain Rumble, Commander variants.
- 7:00 PM Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM Beverage Service
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM Coffee Chat with Wizards of the Coast special guests
- 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.
- 3:00 – 6:00 PM Black Lotus Exclusive Meet & Greet (Talent to be announced at a later date)
- 7:00 PM Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM Beverage Service
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM Coffee Chat with Wizards of the Coast special guests
- 9:45 AM Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 11:00 – 2:00 PM Black Lotus Exclusive Meet & Greet (Talent to be announced at a later date)
- 1:00 – 5:00 PM Black Lotus VIP Play Event with Wizards of the Coast special guests
- This is a play event just for Black Lotus VIPs. Format will be determined closer to the event and will be unique to each location in 2027. Previous formats have included Draft, 2HG, Supervillain Rumble, Mystery Booster 2 Draft, and Commander variants.
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM Meet & Greet/Feedback Session with Wizards of the Coast Event Team
- 6:00 PM Lounge Closed
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
You are still welcome to shop in-store via the GA line anytime during the show.
Further details will be announced closer to the show.
Black Lotus VIP Badge Details
- VIP Weekend Badge
- 4x Traditional Foil Farseek Promo Cards
- 4x Nauctis: The Sunken Realm Collector Boosters
- 1x Nauctis: The Sunken Realm Secret Lair Bundle
- Branded Lanyard
- 10% Discount on Official Show Store Merchandise
- MagicCon: Detroit 2027 Black Lotus Quiver Bolt and Deck Box
- MagicCon: Detroit Official Pin
- MagicCon: Detroit Official Staff Trader Pin
- Black Lotus VIP Playmat
- Black Lotus VIP Drinkware
- Black Lotus VIP Branded Bag
- Priority Entry to the Show Floor at 9:45 a.m.
- Access to Black Lotus VIP Discord
- Access to Thursday First Look Experiences and Welcome Reception
- Access to VIP Lounge
- Access to Signing and Play Opportunities with Magic Personalities
- Access to Advanced Online Show Store with On-Site Pick-Up Concierge
- Black Lotus Play Events: Friday and Sunday
- Black Lotus Commander Unknown Planechase Event: Saturday
- Weekend-Long Black Lotus Progressive Sealed League Event
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: Detroit 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.