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MagicCon event with Unknown cards reaches new heights at Vegas

Casual MTG play got even better in Vegas.
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Published: Sep 27, 2023 04:33 pm

Created by Magic: The Gathering principle game designer Gavin Verhey, the Unknown event at MagicCon Vegas sold out twice, featuring 1,200 players competing in Sealed format, with the second event benefiting Extra Life charity at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 

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Verhey introduced the Unknown event to players at all three MagicCons this past year, which host the Pro Tour as the main event. An Unknown event features gameplay through a Sealed format that can include a variety of booster packs. At MagicCon Philadelphia, the theme was Mirrans against Phyrexians, while Minneapolis focused on March of the Machine and Mystery booster packs.

The MagicCon Vegas Unknown event showcased a mix of Wilds of Eldraine Draft boosters, Commander Masters Draft boosters, and two Unknown playtest packs

Unknown events are growing in popularity, and rightfully so in my opinion, as they capture the essence of what an MTG event can accomplish. And the Unknown cards are the topper that creates memorable experiences that players won’t likely forget. 

A total of 30 new playtest designs were included in the MagicCon Vegas Unknown event, along with fan favorites from the previous events that took place this year. Verhey also hosted a panel at MagicCon Vegas where attendees created three new playtest cards that were included in the second Unknown event that day. 

Of the 30-plus Unknown playtest MTG cards featured at MagicCon Vegas, Night Out in Vegas is one of my favorites, punishing a player with Go to Sleep after reaping the benefits of an all-nighter out on the town. 

Ratatwotwo was another personal favorite of mine, especially since I spent two decades of my life running bakeries and kitchens before writing about MTG cards. And my third personal favorite was HONK!, featuring the abilities The Goose is Loose and The Goose Laid an Egg. 

More Unknown events are expected to take place in the coming Magic season at MagicCon events, and many in the community are looking forward to seeing what Verhey brews up next. 

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Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
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