MagicCon Vegas 2025: A Recap

<p style="text-align: right;"><em>MagicCon Vegas event key art | copyright Wizards of the Coast</em></p>
<p>It's a scenario with which many are very familiar. You're heading to a MagicCon and perusing the mammoth list of artists who'll be in attendance, and wondering if there's an efficient way to search through your decks to see just how many cards you're playing that were illustrated by those artists.</p>
<p>To help, Archidekt has just announced a new "<a href="https://archidekt.com/magiccon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MagicCon</a>" feature, free for users of the deckbuilding website. For the upcoming MagicCon Vegas, there are <a href="https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/art-of-magic/artist-directory.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a whopping 61 artists</a> who'll be on-hand to sign cards, sell prints and tokens, and chat with attendees. And with Archidekt's help, you can arrive prepared.</p>
<h2>How to Use the Archidekt Artist Search Feature</h2>
<p>Previously, you'd have two options. You could have simply memorized every card done by every artist. Or, you could open up Scryfall, search cards by each artist, and cross-reference that with every card in every deck you've got.</p>
<p>Now, simply sign in (though it's not required) to Archidekt, choose your deck from the drop-down menu or import a text list, and Archidekt will tell you instantly which cards in your deck were illustrated by artists who'll be attending MagicCon Vegas.</p>
<p>And even if you're not signed in, you can easily paste in an export from another site to import into the program.</p>
<p><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-155401" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon1-300x187.png" alt="" width="934" height="582" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon1-300x187.png 300w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon1-1024x638.png 1024w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon1-768x478.png 768w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon1.png 1260w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px" /></a></p>
<p>And if you'd rather see entire catalogs of each artist's work, you can do that, too:</p>
<p><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-155400" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon2-300x196.png" alt="" width="947" height="619" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon2-300x196.png 300w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon2-1024x670.png 1024w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon2-768x503.png 768w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/archmagiccon2.png 1375w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px" /></a></p>
<p>Simply head to the page, scroll down, and click "view artist's cards" for a convenient ready-made syntax search revealing every card by each artist.</p>
<p>And while you're there, if you see a card that strikes your fancy, you can add it to one of your existing decks with the click of a button.</p>
<h2>See Archidekt and the EDHRECast at MagicCon Vegas</h2>
<p>If you're heading to MagicCon Las Vegas, look for <a href="https://archidekt.com/">Archidekt</a>'s banners near the Artist Alley at the convention center, bearing a QR code that'll take you right to the Archidekt MagicCon Artists page.</p>
<p>Until then, be sure to keep up with the latest <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/archidekt-deckbuilding-contest-june-2025">Final Fantasy deckbuilding contest</a> and get your decks ready to rock.</p>
<p>Are you ready to brave a journey into the desert for MagicCon Vegas?</p>
<p>If you are, be sure to <a href="https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/experience/panels-and-events/panel-information.html?gtID=898650&amp;panel-name=EDHRECast-Live" target="_blank" rel="noopener">check out the EDHRECast Live in the Spindown room Sunday, June 22 at 4pm</a>!</p>


Archidekt Announces New 'MagicCon' Feature for Searching Artists

<h6 style="text-align: right;">Image credit: Wizards of the Coast &amp; Square Enix</h6>
<p>On Tuesday, May 13th, Wizards of the Coast revealed some new promotional cards during their WeeklyMTG stream on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/magic">Twitch</a>. They also showcased a new card from the main <em>Final Fantasy</em> set. While the new card is in the main set, you can obtain the promos by attending various events or opening certain products from the release. But let's not dally further; here are those new cards!</p>
<h2><em>Final Fantasy</em> Promo Cards</h2>
<p>First off, let's look at the promo cards associated with the new set. The first is the Buy-A-Box promo!</p>
<div id="attachment_152592" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/heralds-horn-Buy-A-Box.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152592" class="wp-image-152592" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/heralds-horn-Buy-A-Box.png" alt="Herald's Horn, the Buy-A-Box promo from Final Fantasy. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/heralds-horn-Buy-A-Box.png 366w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/heralds-horn-Buy-A-Box-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152592" class="wp-caption-text">Herald's Horn, the Buy-A-Box promo from <em>Final Fantasy</em>. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<p>The next promotional cards are obtainable through attending and even doing well in various events.</p>
<h3>Commander Party</h3>
<div id="attachment_152593" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/culling-ritual-Commander-Party.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152593" class="wp-image-152593" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/culling-ritual-Commander-Party.png" alt="Culling Ritual, a Commander Party promo from Final Fantasy. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/culling-ritual-Commander-Party.png 429w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/culling-ritual-Commander-Party-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152593" class="wp-caption-text">Culling Ritual, a Commander Party promo from <em>Final Fantasy</em>. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<div id="attachment_152594" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/despark-Commander-Party.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152594" class="wp-image-152594" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/despark-Commander-Party.png" alt="Despark, another Commander Party promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/despark-Commander-Party.png 429w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/despark-Commander-Party-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152594" class="wp-caption-text">Despark, another Commander Party promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<h3>Pro Tour Qualifiers</h3>
<div id="attachment_152595" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/aerith-gainsborough-ptq-autumn.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152595" class="wp-image-152595" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/aerith-gainsborough-ptq-autumn.png" alt="Aerith Gainsborough, a Pro Tour Qualifier promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/aerith-gainsborough-ptq-autumn.png 390w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/aerith-gainsborough-ptq-autumn-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152595" class="wp-caption-text">Aerith Gainsborough, a Pro Tour Qualifier promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<div id="attachment_152596" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tifa-lockhart-ptq-summer.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152596" class="wp-image-152596" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tifa-lockhart-ptq-summer.png" alt="Tifa Lockhart, another Pro Tour Qualifier promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tifa-lockhart-ptq-summer.png 390w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tifa-lockhart-ptq-summer-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152596" class="wp-caption-text">Tifa Lockhart, another Pro Tour Qualifier promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<h3>Event Promo</h3>
<div id="attachment_152597" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/joshua-rosfield-rograkh-son-of-rohgahh-Event-Promo.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152597" class="wp-image-152597" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/joshua-rosfield-rograkh-son-of-rohgahh-Event-Promo.png" alt="Joshua Rosfield, a reskin of Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh. An event promo for CommandFest and other events. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/joshua-rosfield-rograkh-son-of-rohgahh-Event-Promo.png 429w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/joshua-rosfield-rograkh-son-of-rohgahh-Event-Promo-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152597" class="wp-caption-text">Joshua Rosfield, a reskin of Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh. An event promo for CommandFest and other events. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<h3>Store Championships</h3>
<div id="attachment_152598" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/prophetic-beginning-preordain-Store-Championship-Participation.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152598" class="wp-image-152598" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/prophetic-beginning-preordain-Store-Championship-Participation.png" alt="Prophetic Beginning, a reskin of Preordain. Obtained for participating in a Final Fantasy Store Championship event. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/prophetic-beginning-preordain-Store-Championship-Participation.png 429w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/prophetic-beginning-preordain-Store-Championship-Participation-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152598" class="wp-caption-text">Prophetic Beginning, a reskin of Preordain. Obtained for participating in a <em>Final Fantasy</em> Store Championship event. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<div id="attachment_152599" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Diabolos-Guardian-Force-Deaths-Shadow-Store-Championships-Top-8.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152599" class="wp-image-152599" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Diabolos-Guardian-Force-Deaths-Shadow-Store-Championships-Top-8.png" alt="Diabolos, Guardian Force, a reskin of Death's Shadow. Obtained for placing among the Top 8 competitors in a Final Fantasy Store Championship event. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Diabolos-Guardian-Force-Deaths-Shadow-Store-Championships-Top-8.png 390w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Diabolos-Guardian-Force-Deaths-Shadow-Store-Championships-Top-8-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152599" class="wp-caption-text">Diabolos, Guardian Force, a reskin of Death's Shadow. Obtained for placing among the Top 8 competitors in a <em>Final Fantasy</em> Store Championship event. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<div id="attachment_152600" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bhujerba-Floating-City-City-of-Brass-Store-Championships-Winner.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152600" class="wp-image-152600" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bhujerba-Floating-City-City-of-Brass-Store-Championships-Winner.png" alt="Bhujerba, Floating City, a reskin of City of Brass. Obtained for winning a Final Fantasy Store Championship event. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bhujerba-Floating-City-City-of-Brass-Store-Championships-Winner.png 390w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bhujerba-Floating-City-City-of-Brass-Store-Championships-Winner-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152600" class="wp-caption-text">Bhujerba, Floating City, a reskin of City of Brass. Obtained for winning a Final Fantasy Store Championship event. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<h3>Standard Showdown</h3>
<div id="attachment_152601" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Squall-SeeD-Mercenary-Standard-Showdown.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152601" class="wp-image-152601" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Squall-SeeD-Mercenary-Standard-Showdown.png" alt="Squall, SeeD Mercenary, a Standard Showdown promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Squall-SeeD-Mercenary-Standard-Showdown.png 390w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Squall-SeeD-Mercenary-Standard-Showdown-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152601" class="wp-caption-text">Squall, SeeD Mercenary, a Standard Showdown promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<div id="attachment_152602" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Standard-Showdown.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152602" class="wp-image-152602" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Standard-Showdown.png" alt="Ultima, a Standard Showdown promo. Also in the main Final Fantasy set. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="400" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Standard-Showdown.png 390w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Standard-Showdown-215x300.png 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152602" class="wp-caption-text">Ultima, a Standard Showdown promo. Also in the main <em>Final Fantasy</em> set. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<p>Notably, that last promo, Ultima, is a newly previewed card from the main set. Thanks for showing that one off, WeeklyMTG!</p>
<h2>Ultima, Origin of Oblivion</h2>
<p>Speaking of Ultima, a card somewhat sharing its name is the other reveal that was shown off during today's stream. Ultima, Origin of Oblivion is another neat card in the main set. Let's take a look!</p>
<div id="attachment_152603" style="width: 409px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-main-set.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152603" class="wp-image-152603" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-main-set.png" alt="Ultima, Origin of Oblivion, a new card from Final Fantasy. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="399" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-main-set.png 389w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-main-set-214x300.png 214w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152603" class="wp-caption-text">Ultima, Origin of Oblivion, a new card from Final Fantasy. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<div id="attachment_152604" style="width: 409px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-Extended-Art.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152604" class="wp-image-152604" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-Extended-Art.png" alt="The extended art version of Ultima, Origin of Oblivion. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="399" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-Extended-Art.png 389w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-Extended-Art-214x300.png 214w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152604" class="wp-caption-text">The extended art version of Ultima, Origin of Oblivion. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<div id="attachment_152605" style="width: 409px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-Woodblock-Borderless.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-152605" class="wp-image-152605" src="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-Woodblock-Borderless.png" alt="The woodblock borderless version of Ultima, Origin of Oblivion. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix" width="399" height="559" srcset="https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-Woodblock-Borderless.png 389w, https://edhrecstatic.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ultima-Origin-of-Oblivion-Woodblock-Borderless-214x300.png 214w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-152605" class="wp-caption-text">The woodblock borderless version of Ultima, Origin of Oblivion. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix</p></div>
<p>Just look at that woodblock borderless showcase version! This is a very cool nod for any fan of <em>Final Fantasy XVI</em>.</p>
<h2>Ultimately, Interesting Previews</h2>
<p>As it were, WeeklyMTG showed us some amazing cards and treatments on Tuesday. And what's even better is, this was one of three streams that they'll be showcasing new cards! Stay tuned for more as those streams air and preview news develops.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, how do you feel about these cards? Do they make you want to join in on events for this season of play? Sound off below!</p>


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