Fans of fantasy art, tabletop gaming, and collectible card games are going to want to keep an eye on Pokoee Card & Gaming Expo because the event has officially announced its very first guest for 2026. Legendary fantasy artist Michael Phillippi is slated to appear at the convention on Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM in Ocoee, Florida.

Michael Phillippi is known for his incredible artwork connected to some of the most recognizable names in fantasy gaming and pop culture. Fans may recognize his work from Magic The Gathering, Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, and World of Warcraft along with many other projects throughout his career. His detailed fantasy illustrations and painted worlds have made his work instantly recognizable to generations of gamers and collectors.

The announcement already gives the show a strong start and hints at the kind of guests fans can expect from Pokoee moving forward. Having an artist with such a long history in fantasy gaming and collectible culture attached to the event adds a lot of excitement for attendees who grew up with these games and still love them today.

Guests attending the expo will be able to meet Michael Phillippi, browse his artwork, and pick up prints and memorabilia while spending the day surrounded by cards, gaming, collectibles, and fellow hobby fans. For many attendees, it is a rare chance to meet an artist whose work helped shape the look and feel of some of fantasy gaming’s most beloved worlds.

With the show continuing to build momentum ahead of July, this first guest announcement already makes Pokoee Card & Gaming Expo feel like an event fantasy and gaming fans are going to want on their calendar.