Magic's Pro Tour Hall of Fame Names Its First Class Since 2019, and One Inductee Made History
Javier Dominguez, Ken Yukuhiro, and Jean-Emmanuel Depraz are the 2026 Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame class — the first since 2019. Dominguez became the first player ever voted in unanimously. The induction happens November 15 at MagicCon: Atlanta.
The Hall Is Open Again
For the first time since 2019, Magic: The Gathering has a new Pro Tour Hall of Fame class. Javier Dominguez, Ken Yukuhiro, and Jean-Emmanuel Depraz have been voted in, and the induction ceremony is set for Sunday, November 15, 2026 at MagicCon: Atlanta, streamed on the official Magic Twitch and YouTube channels.
The Class of 2026
Javier Dominguez: The First Unanimous Inductee
Dominguez appeared on all 40 ballots — the first player in the Hall's history to earn 100 percent of the vote. The Spanish pro is a multiple-time World Champion whose consistency across a decade of premier play made him the obvious headliner the moment the Hall's return was announced.
Ken Yukuhiro: The Brewer's Brewer
Yukuhiro collected 37 of 40 votes. Beloved for showing up to the game's biggest tournaments with decks nobody else would dare register, he proved over and over that originality and elite results are not mutually exclusive.
Jean-Emmanuel Depraz: Over the Line
Depraz cleared the 60 percent threshold with 24 votes. The French powerhouse has been a fixture of top-eight stages in the modern Pro Tour era, including World Championship final appearances.
Why the Hall Coming Back Matters
The Pro Tour Hall of Fame went dormant after 2019, and its return — announced this summer — was Wizards' clearest statement yet that organized play is back as a pillar of the game rather than an afterthought. A functioning Hall of Fame does a few things for the wider hobby:
- It creates history you can collect. Signed cards, tournament-played decks, and artist-proof-style memorabilia from Hall of Famers have a small but real collector market, and induction moments concentrate attention on them.
- It anchors MagicCon Atlanta. The November ceremony gives the event a marquee moment beyond previews and side events, which matters for anyone deciding which MagicCon to travel to.
- It signals stability. Competitive Magic drives demand for Standard and Modern staples. A healthy pro scene is quietly bullish for singles prices at your local game store.
What to Watch at Your Local Store
Hall of Fame news does not spike card prices the way a ban announcement does, but it does move the culture. Expect commemorative content around MagicCon Atlanta, and if past Wizards behavior holds, do not be surprised by Secret Lair or promo treatments tied to Hall of Fame players' signature decks. If you play at a store running RCQ-season events, this fall's competitive calendar just got its emotional centerpiece.