SCG CON rolls into Pittsburgh, PA this weekend, offering tournaments for Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, and Disney Lorcana. More than $30K is up for grabs across a wide selection of competitive MTG events that offer prize money and invites to the Regional Championship in Denver in 2024. MTG players can also get their hands on The Lost Caverns of Ixalan for the first time with a weekend full of prerelease events, including the $2K on Sunday. Fans of Lorcana can play their first competitive matches of the game at SCG CON with Core Constructed $1Ks on Saturday and Sunday. Flesh and Blood also has a slate of Classic Constructed events, where players can get to experience the format without Lexi, Livewire now that she has reached Living Legend status. Register for events here.
Friday
Friday kicks off with a Modern $5K as a warmup to the Modern $10K on Saturday. It also features a Pioneer ReCQ, Conspiracy Throwback Draft, and Modern $10K Trial for players looking to secure a bye for the Modern $10K. Go 5-0 to score a bye and some Prize Wall Tickets. Limited players can participate in the many prerelease events for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.
Modern $5K
Format: Modern
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff on Saturday morning.
Time: 1:00 PM
Entry: $40
Prizes
- 1st: $1,500.00, Qualification for Regional Championship Denver on February 9-11, 2024 presented by Laughing Dragon
- 2nd: $700.00
- 3rd-4th: $500.00
- 5th-8th: $250.00
- 9th-16th: $100.00
Pioneer ReCQ
Format: Pioneer
Structure: Five (5) Single-Elimination rounds
Time: 2:00 PM
Entry: $20* (Bronze Event)
Max Entrants: 96
Prizes
- Five (5) Wins: 650 Prize Wall Tickets, Qualification for Regional Championship Denver on February 9-11, 2024 presented by Laughing Dragon
- Four (4) Wins: 650 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 350 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 150 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 50 Prize Wall Tickets
Conspiracy Throwback Draft
Format: Conspiracy Booster Draft
Structure: Four (4) player pods. Two (2) Rounds
Time: 4:00 PM
Entry: $40*
Capacity: 8
Prizes:
- All players receive 60 Prize Wall Tickets
- Winner of each pod receives 240 Prize Wall Tickets
Modern $10K Trial
Format: Modern
Structure: Five (5) Rounds of Swiss
Time: 4:00 PM
Entry: $35* (Silver Event)
Prizes
- 5-0: 1000 Prize Wall Tickets + One (1) round bye for Modern $10K
- 4-1: 500 Prize Wall Tickets
- 3-2: 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-3: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-4: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 2HG Sealed Prerelease
Format: 2HG Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 1:00 PM
Entry: $70*
Prizes (per team)
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Sealed Prerelease
Format: Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 1:30 PM
Entry: $35* (Silver Event)
Prizes
- 3-0: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 120 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 40 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Full Box Sealed Prerelease+
Format: Full Box Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 3:00 PM
Entry: $150*
Prizes
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 2HG Sealed Prerelease+
Format: 2HG Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 5:00 PM
Entry: $100*
Prizes
- 3-0: 1600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 480 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 320 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Sealed Prerelease+
Format: Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 5:30 PM
Entry: $50* (Gold Event)
Prizes
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
Saturday
The second day of SCG CON Pittsburgh showcases The Modern $10K, cEDH $5K, Pioneer ReCQ, and a Double Masters 2022 Throwback Draft. Limited players can also participate in the many prerelease events for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.
Modern $10K
Format: Modern
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $50* (Gold Event)
Prizes
- 1st: $2,000.00, Qualification for Regional Championship Denver on February 9-11, 2024 presented by Laughing Dragon
- 2nd: $1,000.00, Qualification for Regional Championship Denver on February 9-11, 2024 presented by Laughing Dragon
- 3rd-4th: $700.00
- 5th-8th: $500.00
- 9th-16th: $250.00
- 17th-32nd: $100.00
cEDH $5K
Format: cEDH
Structure: Four (4) Player Pods**, Five (5) rounds of Swiss, cut to Top 16 playoff
Time: 9:00AM
Entry: cEDH Weekend Pass required
Prizes
- 1st: $1,100.00
- 2nd-4th: $500.00
- 5th-16th: $200.00
**Players will be placed into pods of three when needed to prevent pods with more than four players
Pioneer ReCQ
Format: Pioneer
Structure: Five (5) Single-Elimination rounds
Time: 1:00 PM
Entry: $20* (Bronze Event)
Max Entrants: 96
Prizes
- Five (5) Wins: 650 Prize Wall Tickets, Qualification for Regional Championship Denver on February 9-11, 2024 presented by Laughing Dragon
- Four (4) Wins: 650 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 350 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 150 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 50 Prize Wall Tickets
Double Masters 2022 Throwback Draft
Format: Double Masters 2022 Booster Draft
Structure: Three (3) Rounds of Swiss
Time: 3:00 PM
Entry: $50* (Gold Event)
Capacity: 16
Prizes:
- 3-0: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 120 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 40 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 2HG Sealed Prerelease
Format: 2HG Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $70*
Prizes (per team)
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Sealed Prerelease
Format: Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 9:30 AM
Entry: $35* (Silver Event)
Prizes
- 3-0: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 120 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 40 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Full Box Sealed Prerelease+
Format: Full Box Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $150*
Prizes
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Sealed Prerelease
Format: Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 1:00 PM
Entry: $35* (Silver Event)
Prizes
- 3-0: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 120 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 40 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 2HG Full Box Sealed Prerelease
Format: 2HG Full Box Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 2:00 PM
Entry: $150*
Prizes (per team)
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 2HG Sealed Prerelease+
Format: 2HG Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 5:00 PM
Entry: $100*
Prizes (per team)
- 3-0: 1600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 480 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 320 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Sealed Prerelease+
Format: Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 5:30 PM
Entry: $50* (Gold Event)
Prizes
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
Sunday
Constructed players have plenty of options between the Modern $5K, Legacy $5K, and Pioneer ReCQ. Limited players can jump in the $2K The Lost Caverns of Ixalan prerelease event or the many other prerelease offerings.
Modern $5K
Format: Modern
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $40*
Prizes
- 1st: $1,500.00, Qualification for Regional Championship Denver on February 9-11, 2024 presented by Laughing Dragon
- 2nd: $700.00
- 3rd-4th: $500.00
- 5th-8th: $250.00
- 9th-16th: $100.00
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Sealed Prerelease $2K
Format: Sealed
Structure: Five (5) Rounds of Swiss, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $50* (Gold Event)
Prizes
- 1st: $700.00
- 2nd: $400.00
- 3rd-4th: $250.00
- 5th-8th: $100.00
Legacy $5K
Format: Legacy
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:30 AM
Entry: $40*
Prizes
- 1st: $1,500.00
- 2nd: $700.00
- 3rd-4th: $500.00
- 5th-8th: $250.00
- 9th-16th: $100.00
Pioneer ReCQ
Format: Pioneer
Structure: Five (5) Single-Elimination rounds
Time: 12:00 PM
Entry: $20* (Bronze Event)
Max Entrants: 96
Prizes
- Five (5) Wins: 650 Prize Wall Tickets, Qualification for Regional Championship Denver on February 9-11, 2024 presented by Laughing Dragon
- Four (4) Wins: 650 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 350 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 150 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 50 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 2HG Sealed Prerelease
Format: 2HG Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 9:30 AM
Entry: $70*
Prizes (per team)
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Full Box Sealed Prerelease+
Format: Full Box Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $150*
Prizes
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 2HG Sealed Prerelease+
Format: 2HG Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 1:00 PM
Entry: $100*
Prizes (per team)
- 3-0: 1600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 480 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 320 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Sealed Prerelease+
Format: Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 1:30 PM
Entry: $50* (Gold Event)
Prizes
- 3-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 240 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 160 Prize Wall Tickets
- 0-3: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
*Plus Melee.gg fee
Flesh and Blood players will not be left out this weekend with a full slate of events at the ready.
Friday
Hop in a Classic Constructed Armory Event on Friday evening. Compete for prize wall tickets, the cold foil Armory promo, and the People’s Champion playmat.
Amory Events
Format: Classic Constructed
Structure: Four (4) rounds of Swiss
Time: 5:00 PM
Entry: $20* (Bronze Event)
Prizes
- 4-0: 500 Prize Wall Tickets, People’s Champion Playmat, Cold Foil Armory Promo
- 3-1: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-2: 80 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-3: 40 Prize Wall Ticket
Saturday
Compete for one of two PTIs in the Classic Constructed Battle Hardened event on Saturday. First place also walks away with a random gold cold foil legendary card while both finalists earn $500.
Battle Hardened
Format: Classic Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $50* (Gold Event)
Prizes:
- 1st: $500.00, Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI)***, Random Gold Cold Foil Legendary, Exclusive Battle Hardened Playmat
- 2nd: $500.00, Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI)***, Exclusive Battle Hardened Playmat
- 3rd – 4th: $250.00, Exclusive Battle Hardened Playmat
- 5th – 8th: $125.00, Exclusive Battle Hardened Playmat
- 9th – 24th: 500 Prize Wall Tickets
Sunday
Cap the weekend with a Classic Constructed Professional Tournament Invitational with one last PTI up for grabs.
Professional Tournament Invitational
Format: Classic Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $35* (Silver Event)
Prizes
- 1st: 1,500 Prize Wall Tickets, Gold Cold Foil Prize Card (C/M), Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI)***
- 2nd: 1,000 Prize Wall Tickets
- 3rd–4th: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 5th–8th: 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 9th–16th: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 17th–32nd: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
***Finishers receive a PTI that can be redeemed for entry into any future professional Flesh and Blood event that requires an invitation (National Championships, any future Pro Tour or the World Championships)
Lorcana finally comes to SCG CON! Players can participate in a Core Constructed $1K on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday
Core Constructed $1K
Format: Core Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $35* (Silver Event)
Prizes
- 1st: $350.00
- 2nd: $200.00
- 3rd-4th: $125.00
- 5th-8th: $50.00
Sunday
Core Constructed $1K
Format: Core Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $35* (Silver Event)
Prizes
- 1st: $350.00
- 2nd: $200.00
- 3rd-4th: $125.00
- 5th-8th: $50.00
Side Events and More
Weekend Long Packages
Commander Celebration — $80*
Includes:
- Exclusive access to the SCG CON Command Zone for all three days
- Arcane Signet Promotional Card (Non-Foil)
- Path of Ancestry Promotional Card (Non-Foil)
- Choose your own playmat from over 20+ available at the Star City Games Prize Wall.
- Four (4) entry vouchers into exclusive Command Zone scheduled events
- Deck Box
- Badge and Lanyard
Buy the Commander Celebration.
cEDH Weekend Pass — $100*
Includes:
- Exclusive access to the SCG CON Command Zone for all three days
- Arcane Signet Promotional Card (Non-Foil)
- Path of Ancestry Promotional Card (Non-Foil)
- Choose your own playmat from over 20+ available at the Star City Games Prize Wall.
- Entry into Saturday’s cEDH $5K event
- Two (2) entry vouchers into exclusive Command Zone scheduled events
- Deck Box
- Badge and Lanyard
Buy the cEDH Weekend Pass.
Basic Bundle and Premier Bundle
For those looking to play at their own pace, the Basic Bundle and the Premier Bundle offer players a way to jump in whichever side events they want over the weekend. Play your favorite formats with more than 40 events to choose from.
Basic Bundle — $100*
Includes:
- Two (2) Bronze Event Vouchers ($20 value each)
- Two (2) Silver Event Vouchers ($35 value each)
Buy the Basic Bundle.
Premier Bundle — $150*
Includes:
- Three (3) Bronze Event Vouchers ($20 value each)
- Two (2) Silver Event Vouchers ($35 value each)
- One (1) Gold Event Voucher ($50 value each)
- Choose your own playmat from over 20+ available at the Star City Games Prize Wall.
Buy the Premier Bundle.
Artists
Seven longtime MTG artists will be in attendance to sell prints and sign cards. While at SCG CON Dallas, check out booths from all seven:
- Andrea Radeck
- Christopher Moeller
- Jeff Laubenstein
- Mark Tedin
- Phil Stone
- Randy Gallegos
- rk post
No matter what you are looking for, SCG CON has it. Register and check out all the events at the SCG CON website.