MTG at NYCC 2026: Star Trek Welcome Decks, Borg Queen Promo & Secret Lair
Magic: The Gathering is at New York Comic Con October 8–11, 2026, bringing early Star Trek Welcome Decks, a Borg Queen promotional card, Marvel demonstrations and the Roadshow: So Salty Secret Lair release. Here's what visitors and collectors should know.
Where to find Magic at NYCC 2026
- Dates: October 8–11, 2026
- Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY
- Magic booth: #1301
- Mark Rosewater meet-and-greet: Saturday, October 10, 2–3:30 p.m. Eastern, booth #1301
Star Trek Welcome Decks and Borg Queen promo
Wizards of the Coast has built a U.S.S. Enterprise-inspired booth experience where visitors can discover their Magic color identity and pick up a Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Welcome Deck while supplies last. The themed booth also features a transporter photo opportunity.
Attendees can also obtain the Borg Queen, Perfection Manifest promotional card while supplies last. Neither a guaranteed distribution quantity nor a secondary-market value has been announced in the official event information.
Marvel Super Heroes learn-to-play activities
Visitors can try the Marvel-inspired Color Identity Quiz, obtain a Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes Welcome Deck while supplies last, and learn to play with demonstrations using the Marvel Super Heroes Beginner Box.
Roadshow: So Salty Secret Lair card list
Wizards has announced a traditional-foil Roadshow: So Salty Secret Lair drop for sale at its convention booth. The announced five cards are:
- Expropriate
- Narset, Parter of Veils
- Worst Fears
- Scrawling Crawler
- Winter Orb
Wizards has confirmed booth sales but has not established that this is the only possible future purchase opportunity. Collectors should not assume exclusivity or a guaranteed supply.
Tips for attending and collecting
- Visit booth #1301 early if your priority is a while-supplies-last promotional item.
- Check official updates for inventory, distribution rules and any purchase limits.
- Keep collectible cards protected in sleeves or rigid holders while traveling.
- For new players, use the free introductory decks and demos to explore the game before purchasing more products.
Official event information
Read Wizards of the Coast's official NYCC announcement and check the convention's website for event updates. Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek has a scheduled November 13, 2026 release, with prerelease events November 6–12, according to the official Wizards Play Network schedule.
Image credits: Official Magic: The Gathering / Wizards of the Coast promotional imagery; respective rights remain with their owners.