Wizards of the Coast has announced the promos for the next round of Regional Championships and their qualifiers, and the prizes include foil copies for winners. The third and final round of 2026 RCQs starts on December 11 and runs through March 28, 2027.
Players who attend these events will receive a non-foil Strategic Betrayal promo, illustrated by Ian Permana, while supplies last. Top finishers get a non-foil Archenemy’s Charm promo, also illustrated by Bene Rohlmann, with winners taking home an additional foil copy of that card.
The RCQ Promo Breakdown
| Event | Prize for Attendees | Prize for Top Finishers | Winner Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCQs Round 3 | Non-foil Strategic Betrayal (Ian Permana) | Non-foil Archenemy’s Charm (Bene Rohlmann) | Foil Archenemy’s Charm |
| Regional Championships | Non-foil Elspeth, Storm Slayer (Molly Mendoza) | Foil Elspeth, Storm Slayer | N/A |
Regional Championships Dates and Locations
The upcoming Regional Championships run from January 8–February 14. All attendees will receive a non-foil copy of the Elspeth, Storm Slayer promo, illustrated by Molly Mendoza. Top finishers get an additional foil copy of that card.
The US championships take place at SCG CON stops:
- January 22–24, 2027, in St. Louis, Missouri
- February 5–7, 2027, in San Diego, California
More information for these events will be available soon on the SCG CON website.
What Players Get
The RCQs offer a simple deal: show up, get a promo. The Regional Championships add a foil incentive for top finishers.
The artwork comes from three artists. Ian Permana handles Strategic Betrayal for the RCQs, Bene Rohlmann does Archenemy’s Charm, and Molly Mendoza illustrates Elspeth, Storm Slayer for the Championships.
The RCQs run for months, giving players plenty of chances to qualify. The Championships then cluster into a short window.
Key Facts
- RCQs Round 3: December 11–March 28, 2027
- Regional Championships: January 8–February 14, 2027
- SCG CON stops: St. Louis (January 22–24), San Diego (February 5–7)
The prizes are generous for a standard promo cycle. Wizards is clearly pushing attendance for these events, and the foil copies for winners provide a strong pull for serious competitors.
Players who want a foil Elspeth, Storm Slayer have a clear path: finish at the top of a Regional Championship. The RCQs offer a similar route to the Archenemy’s Charm.
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